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Easy Dog Coloring Page
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Join Sam and Pip for a fun game of fetch! This simple coloring page is perfect for young kids who love dogs and the story 'The Big Red Ball'.
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The Big Red Ball
Ben went outside to the green grass. He held a bright red ball in his hand.
Sam was a big brown dog. Pip was a small white dog.
The dogs saw the ball and jumped up. They were very happy to see the toy.
"Are you ready?" Ben asked the dogs. Sam and Pip wagged their tails fast.
Ben threw the ball across the yard. The red ball flew high in the air.
Sam ran fast with his long legs. Pip ran fast with her short legs.
The ball bounced once on the grass. It bounced twice near the fence.
Sam got to the ball first. He picked it up in his mouth.
He felt proud of his prize. He trotted back to Ben.
Pip wanted to play with the ball too. She barked a happy bark at Sam.
Sam dropped the ball on the grass. Then both dogs grabbed the red toy.
They pulled left and they pulled right. It was a fun game of tug.
The ball was soft and easy to grip. Both dogs held on with all their might.
Pip gave a big tug and won the ball. She ran in a circle around Sam.
Sam chased her around the old tree. They ran until their paws were dusty.
Ben laughed and clapped his hands. He loved to see his pets play.
The sun was warm on their soft fur. Soon the dogs were very tired.
They sat down under a big oak tree. The shade felt cool and nice.
Ben sat down on the grass next to them. He patted Sam on his soft head.
He patted Pip on her white ears. The dogs licked Ben on his hand.
He gave Sam and Pip some cool water. The water tasted very good.
The dogs laid down to take a nap. The red ball rested between them.
It was a great day to play with a ball. They were the best of friends.
Glossary
- Trotted: To run at a slow, steady pace.
- Grip: To hold something firmly.
- Tug: To pull hard on something.
- Shade: A cool area where the sun is blocked.
- Prize: Something special that is won or found.
Comprehension questions
What color was the ball that Ben was holding?
How are Sam and Pip different in size and color?
What did the dogs do to show they were ready to play?
Where did the ball bounce for the second time?
How did Sam carry the ball back to Ben?
What game did the dogs play together with the ball?
What did Pip do after she won the ball from Sam?
Why did the dogs decide to sit under the oak tree?
What did Ben give the dogs to drink after they were tired?
Where was the ball at the very end of the story?
Printables & worksheets
More ways to practice with this story — every sheet is built from the text itself, answer key included where it counts.
Get all 4 sheets as one workbook
One PDF with a cover, a contents page and every answer key at the back — color the page in, then keep going on paper.
vocabulary
Match the passage words to their meanings, then fill the missing words back into real sentences.
writing prompts
Two writing tasks that build on the passage, with plenty of lines to write on.
Free Easy Dog Coloring Page for Kids.
Bring reading and coloring together with this free printable dog coloring page for kids. This cheerful worksheet shows two happy dogs playing with a big red ball, inspired by the story “The Big Red Ball.”
The simple outlines and large open spaces make this dog coloring sheet especially friendly for lower elementary students. Children can color the scene while practicing fine motor skills, creativity, and focus.
This printable activity is designed as a creative companion to a reading comprehension passage. Parents, teachers, and homeschoolers can use it for a quick literacy activity at home, in the classroom, or during a pet themed lesson. The matching worksheet includes a short reading passage, vocabulary support, and comprehension questions to help children build reading confidence.
Download and print this dog coloring page with reading practice for a fun, calm, and educational activity that combines pets, creativity, and early literacy.