The prehistoric world just got a little bigger—and a lot cuter! We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest update, Playful Prehistoric Pals Vol. 3. This brand-new collection of coloring pages features our favorite gentle giants and curious baby dinosaurs going on fresh adventures in their lush jungle homes.
Beyond being adorable, this new volume is packed with diverse environments that are perfect for helping children practice different coloring techniques. Whether you are a parent looking for a weekend activity or a teacher planning an art lesson, here is a digest of our newest pages along with tips for bringing these prehistoric habitats to life.
Many of our new pages feature water, from gentle streams to refreshing rain showers.
Coloring Tip: When coloring rain or puddles, encourage kids to use more than just one shade of blue. Layering a light blue base with streaks of white or pale grey can create a realistic "wet" look and show reflections on the water's surface.
For swampy mud puddles, blending brown and black crayons gives the mud a thick, squishy texture. This dark, earthy base will contrast beautifully with the bright, vibrant greens of the surrounding jungle ferns!
The prehistoric environment was incredibly diverse, filled with massive plants, hollow logs, and towering fungi. These elements are fantastic for practicing shading and detailing.
Coloring Tip: Bark and wood are great subjects for practicing physical texture. Show your little artists how to make short, heavy, dark brown strokes over a lighter brown base color to mimic the rough, bumpy bark of a hollow log.
Shadows are another fun concept to introduce to older children. In scenes where dinosaurs are resting under giant mushrooms or large plants, suggest coloring the areas directly underneath the plants a slightly darker shade. This simple shading technique adds depth and makes the gentle giants look like they are truly resting in the cool shade.
Volume 3 isn't just about resting; there's plenty of playful action, too!
Coloring Tip: To make action scenes pop off the page, try using "warm" colors (like reds, oranges, and yellows) for the main object in motion, such as the woven vine ball. Place this against a "cool" background (like a green meadow or a pale blue sky). This color contrast naturally draws the eye straight to the playful activity happening in the scene!
We hope these tips inspire some truly masterpiece-level coloring sessions. Head over to the gallery to print your favorites from Vol. 3 today, and let the prehistoric fun begin!
This article is part of Playful Prehistoric Pals Vol. 3 — browse all 11 coloring pages
