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Cute Seal Coloring Page
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Bring the story of Pearl the seal to life with this educational coloring page! This printable activity is the perfect companion to our rescue story, 'Pearl and the Ghost Net.'
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Pearl and the Ghost Net
Every morning before school, Leo headed down to the rocky cove behind his house. The air was always salty and cool, and the sound of the crashing waves felt like a heartbeat. Leo’s favorite part of the morning was visiting the harbor seals. They often lounged on the flat, sun-drenched rocks, looking like giant, smooth gray sausages.
Among the group, there was one seal Leo recognized by a small, heart-shaped spot on its side. He named her Pearl. Pearl was usually the first to dive into the water, popping her head up to watch Leo with curious, dark eyes. But today, Pearl wasn't splashing or diving. She was huddled near the edge of a tide pool, shivering.
As Leo got closer, he saw the problem. A bright green fishing net was tangled around Pearl’s back flipper. The more she wiggled, the tighter the plastic mesh became. Leo knew he shouldn't touch a wild animal, but he also knew Pearl was in trouble. He stayed calm and spoke in a soft, low voice so he wouldn't scare her.
"It’s okay, Pearl," Leo whispered. "I'll get help."
Leo ran back to the house to find his mother, who volunteered at the local marine center. Together, they grabbed a pair of specialized cutting tools and a thick pair of gloves. When they returned to the cove, Pearl was still there, looking exhausted. Leo watched from a safe distance as his mother carefully snipped away the tangled netting.
Once the final thread was cut, Pearl didn't wait a second. She slid gracefully into the water. She swam out a few yards, then turned back and slapped her flipper against the surface, sending a spray of water into the air. Leo laughed, wiping a stray drop from his cheek. He knew Pearl was back where she belonged, free to roam the wide, blue ocean once again.
Glossary
- Cove: A small, sheltered bay or inlet along a coast.
- Tide pool: A pool of water that remains on a rocky shore when the ocean tide goes out.
- Marine: Related to or found in the sea or ocean.
- Mesh: A material made of a network of wire or thread with open spaces.
- Volunteered: Offered to do a job or task without being paid for it.
Comprehension questions
Where does Leo go every morning before school?
How does Leo identify the seal he named Pearl?
What unusual behavior does Pearl show when Leo finds her in distress?
What specific item is tangled around Pearl’s back flipper?
Why does Leo decide not to touch Pearl himself?
What role does Leo’s mother have that helps in the rescue?
What items do Leo and his mother bring to the cove?
What happens to the fishing net as Pearl tries to wiggle free?
How does Pearl react immediately after the netting is cut?
What gesture does Pearl make before swimming away into the ocean?
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 Seal Coloring Page for Kids
Bring the story of Pearl and the Ghost Net to life with this free printable seal coloring page. Designed for upper elementary students, this activity combines creative art with a meaningful lesson on marine rescue and environmental stewardship. It is an ideal resource for teachers and parents looking for engaging ocean animal coloring pages that include a reading comprehension component.
This coloring sheet features a cute Kawaii-style seal with plenty of open space for creativity. You can use this download coloring page as part of a science unit on marine mammals or as a literacy extension to practice reading skills. Simply download, print, and start coloring to help students connect with the ocean's most curious creatures.