A Triceratops with Three Horns and a Large Frill Coloring Page

This A Triceratops with three horns and a large frill coloring page gives kids a friendly, easy-to-hold subject that still has enough detail to keep them busy. The big frill, three horns, and sturdy legs make it a good fit for ages 6 to 9 who are ready for more than a simple outline but not yet ready for tiny, busy patterns.

Coloring ideas

• Try a warm brown or sandy tan for the body, with a slightly darker shade on the frill and horns.
• Add spots, stripes, or a zigzag pattern on the frill to make it feel like a real dinosaur.
• Color the background with a soft green or blue to suggest a prehistoric landscape.
• Use a light gray or cream for the belly and the inside of the frill to add contrast.

Quick learning moment

Triceratops lived during the late Cretaceous period, about 68 to 66 million years ago. Scientists think the large frill and horns helped them defend themselves and also show off to other Triceratops. After coloring, ask your child to count the horns and name each one: the two long brow horns and the shorter nose horn.