An adorable little dinosaur sits on the ground, engrossed in a game of checkers with a squirrel.
An adorable little dinosaur sits on the ground, engrossed in a game of checkers with a squirrel. Coloring Page
Meet this unlikely pair of adorable friends! This coloring card shows a chubby little dinosaur sitting intently while playing checkers with a clever squirrel. Children can color this special duo in vibrant shades, enjoying both the creative process and lessons about friendship transcending differences and the value of focused play. Let’s capture this heartwarming moment with color!
Coloring Tips
- Start with the dinosaur's skin: Use bright green or blue as the base, applying it evenly with flat strokes.
- For the squirrel, use a brown gradient—transition from dark to light brown to emphasize its fluffy texture.
- For the chessboard, start with a light base, then use dark colors to mark the squares, keeping the lines neat.
- Leave white highlights in the dinosaur and squirrel's eyes to make them look lively and adorable.
- Paint the ground light green, then lightly add grass textures with dark green.
Fun Facts
- Did you know? The earliest checkers game dates back to ancient Egypt—archaeologists found checker-like boards in pyramids!
- Squirrels have amazing memories—they can remember thousands of food storage locations, no wonder they can play checkers with the little dinosaur!
- Scientists discovered some dinosaurs might have been as intelligent as modern birds—they might have actually played games!
- Checkers is called "Checkers" in the US where it's very popular, with annual world championships!
- Squirrels' front teeth keep growing, so they need to gnaw nuts to file them down—just like how we need to brush our teeth!