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Lucy the Little Ladybug Coloring Page

Bring the sweet story of Lucy the Little Ladybug to life with this adorable, free printable coloring page. It is a wonderful way for young readers to practice their fine motor skills while exploring the beauty of nature.

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Lucy the Little Ladybug

Lucy was a tiny ladybug. She had a bright red coat with six round black spots.

Lucy lived in a pretty green garden. Every morning, she washed her face with dew.

Today, Lucy wanted to find a new place to play. She spread her wings and flew into the warm air.

First, she landed on a tall yellow sunflower. An active yellow bee was buzzing on it.

"Good morning!" said the bee. Lucy waved her little legs and flew away.

Next, a big gust of wind blew past. It shook the leaves and made Lucy spin.

She held on tight to a brown twig. The wind stopped, and the sun shone bright again.

Lucy looked down and saw a beautiful red rose. Under the rose was a wide green leaf.

It looked soft and safe. Lucy landed on the leaf and took a bite.

"This is the best spot," Lucy whispered. She curled up for a nice afternoon nap.

Glossary
  • Dew: Small drops of water that form on plants overnight.
  • Active: Full of energy and moving around.
  • Gust: A sudden, strong rush of wind.
  • Twig: A very small, thin branch of a tree or bush.
Comprehension questions
Use these questions for written practice, discussion, or a quick reading check. Click each question to show the answer.

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
Pro

One PDF with a cover, a contents page and every answer key at the back — color the page in, then keep going on paper.

fix the sentence

Sentences from the passage with the capitals and punctuation removed — rewrite each one correctly.

vocabulary worksheet

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.

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Fun and Learning in the Garden

This printable Lucy the Little Ladybug coloring page is the perfect companion to our short insect reading passage. Integrating reading comprehension with creative coloring, this activity is tailored for lower elementary students at home or in the classroom. Children can read about Lucy's big garden adventure and then use their crayons, markers, or colored pencils to bring her colorful world to life.

Our free coloring pages make it easy to blend science and literacy lessons. After reading the fiction passage, you can use the coloring sheet to spark discussions about insect anatomy, garden habitats, and how ladybugs help flowers grow. It serves as a fantastic, ready-to-go resource for teachers looking for classroom activities or parents seeking screen-free fun at home.

Simply download the coloring page and print it out to start your learning adventure. To expand the lesson, pair this activity with simple reading comprehension questions and a glossary review of insect-related terms to build confidence and vocabulary in young learners.

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