Are you trying to find a way to have your kids work on number recognition in a fun, creative way?
If so, you’re going to love these color by number ocean animal worksheets!
We love color by number worksheets because they’re a no-prep activity that not only helps children learn numbers but also colors and work on fine motor skills.
They’re perfect for coloring at home during quiet time or in the classroom for solo work.
Ocean Color By Number Printables

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To set up all you need are a few items:
- white printer paper
- crayons or markers
Just print off these worksheets and let the kids begin!
If you’re using these printables with a younger child who can’t read the names of colors yet, simply color in the crayons with the matching shade.

This will not only tell kids visually which color goes with which number but will also help them to associate the sight words for colors!
Inside this ocean color by number pack we have included the following animals:
- shark
- crab
- dolphin
- sea turtle
- clownfish
- butterfly fish
- whale
- octopus
There’s bound to be a coloring page your child will want to try!

Don’t forget to enter your email in the form at the end of this post (just before the comments) to get a free sample page, the crab color by number worksheet!
Ocean Unit For Kids
If you want to keep the ocean fun going, then why not create an ocean unit for kids? We’ve got some great ideas to keep the kids learning and having fun!
Let your kids explore new worlds and learn with books that are fun to read! Reading aloud not only helps kids develop their vocabulary, but use their imagination as well. Those are some of the reasons we recommend starting a unit off with books!
Below are some fun ocean books for kids:
The Snail and the Whale– Julia Donaldson, author of the famous book The Gruffalo, brings kids another fun book about an unlikely set of friends. Snail and Whale have lots of fun together in this colorful book!
Shark Lady– This children’s book is based upon the true story of Eugenie Clark, aka, The Shark Lady. Learn about her love of sharks, her discoveries, and the inspiring message of going after what you want in life.
The Rainbow Fish -This is a classic children’s book with a wonderful message for children. In it, a fish learns to share his favorite possession, his glittery scales, with his friends!

You won’t believe the fun you can have with your kids making these crafts! They will let them work on their fine motor skills, creativity, and more. Try out some of our fun ocean projects:
Octopus Paper Bag Puppet – This easy octopus craft is perfect for kids. They will love creating these fun and colorful octopuses using paper bags and simple supplies. This activity is a great way to encourage pretend play, creativity, and fine motor skills.
Jellyfish Paper Plate Craft – This fun jellyfish paper plate craft is perfect for kids during the summertime. It’s a great way to keep them occupied and entertained, and it also teaches them a little bit about ocean life. Let your kids paint, cut, and glue their way to a fun afternoon!
Shark Headband Craft – This shark craft is perfect for kids who love the ocean! They can color in their own shark headbands or use the template to make it from paper. Either way, it’s a fun and easy activity that will keep them entertained.

These fun ocean animal printable preschool worksheets are filled with no-prep activities that will help kids work on fine motor skills, patterns, letter recognition, and more. Plus, they’re a great way to keep kids entertained and engaged during the summer months.
With summer here, these ocean pattern block mats are perfect for keeping kids entertained and learning while indoors. They help with hand-eye coordination and shape recognition and can be a fun way to beat the heat when it’s too hot outside to play.
This printable ocean matching game is perfect for helping kids learn to take turns, practice visual discrimination, and memory skills. It’s a great way to keep little ones occupied!

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Did you have your kids do these ocean color by number worksheets? If so, we’d love to see how they turned out!
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Free Crab Color By Number Worksheet

Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
Sue
Tuesday 12th of May 2020
Great math number activity sheets!
Sam T
Thursday 14th of May 2020
Thanks!