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Beach Day Coloring Page
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This free printable beach day coloring page gives kids a simple summer coloring sheet with a short reading passage, vocabulary words, and comprehension questions. Download, print, and use it at home, in class, or as a quick summer reading activity.
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A Sunny Day at the Beach
Sam wakes up early. He sees the bright sun.
Today is a beach day! He is very happy.
He puts on his blue hat. He gets his round red ball.
Sam and Dad drive to the sea. The sand is warm and yellow.
The water is blue and very big. They find a good spot.
Sam puts his towel down. Dad opens a big green umbrella.
They walk to the water. The waves are small and soft.
Splash! The water hits Sam’s legs.
He laughs and jumps. The water is cold and fresh.
Sam likes to feel the water on his toes.
Next, they dig in the sand. Sam uses a yellow spade.
He makes a large sand house. It has four big towers.
Dad finds a flat stone for the door. It looks great.
The sand is wet and heavy. It is fun to build.
A small crab walks by. It moves side to side.
Sam watches the crab go. The crab hides in a small hole.
The beach is a busy place. Many things live here.
Sam sees a silver fish jump in the waves.
Sam finds a shiny shell. The shell is white and smooth.
He holds it to his ear. He can hear the sea!
He keeps the shell in his pocket. It is a gift from the beach.
The shell feels cool in his hand.
They sit on the soft mat. Dad has a big lunch box.
They eat sweet apples and bread. The juice is very cold.
A white bird looks at Sam. Sam gives the bird a small crumb.
The bird flies away into the sky.
The sun starts to go down. The sky turns orange and pink.
It is time to go home. Sam picks up his toys.
He is tired but he is glad. It was the best beach day.
He will dream of the waves tonight.
Glossary
- Spade: A small tool used for digging in the sand or dirt.
- Towers: Tall, narrow parts of a building that rise above the rest.
- Crumb: A very small piece of food, like bread or cake.
- Shiny: Bright and smooth, reflecting light like a mirror.
- Waves: Moving ridges of water on the surface of the sea.
Comprehension questions
What does Sam put on his head before leaving for the beach?
What color is the umbrella that Dad sets up on the sand?
How does the water feel when it hits Sam's legs?
What tool does Sam use to make his sand house?
How many towers does Sam build on his sand house?
How does the small crab move across the beach?
What does Sam find that is white, smooth, and shiny?
What two things do Sam and Dad eat for lunch?
What colors does the sky become when the sun starts to go down?
How does Sam feel at the end of his day at the beach?
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 printable beach day coloring page with reading practice
This free printable beach day coloring page is made for kids who enjoy creative, hands on learning. It works well as a classroom printable, homeschool activity, quiet time page, early finisher activity, or simple screen free worksheet.
A summer coloring sheet for home or classroom use
The coloring sheet is paired with a short reading passage, vocabulary words, and comprehension questions. Children can color the beach scene, read about a fun beach day, and answer questions to build reading comprehension in a simple way.
More reading activities for kids
Teachers can use this beach day coloring worksheet as part of a summer lesson, literacy center, seasonal activity, or reading extension. Parents can use it at home when they want a quick printable activity that also supports reading practice.
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