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Free printable coloring page showing a Parasaurolophus with a long crest, perfect for kids to practice coloring and learn about dinosaurs

Parasaurolophus With Crest Coloring Page

By JessicaPublished November 22, 2025Updated December 2, 2025

Download this free printable Parasaurolophus With Crest coloring page for kids, great for classroom activities, home learning, and creative fun.

Page size: Letter (8.5 × 11 in)
Orientation: Portrait

Free for personal and educational use. Perfect for home, classrooms, and homeschooling. Print as many times as you need.

About This Parasaurolophus With Crest Coloring Page

Coloring a Parasaurolophus With Crest coloring page is a joyful way to explore prehistoric life and spark curiosity about dinosaurs. Imagine the swish of a long tail and the distinctive curved crest on top of its head, then pick colors that tell a story. This printable invites kids to decide if their Parasaurolophus lived in bright tropical forests or muted plains, and the simple lines make it easy to add patterns like stripes, spots, or scales. In the classroom, try a dinosaur center where each child colors a different species, then display the finished pages on a bulletin board to create a jurassic gallery. At home, use the page for a rainy day activity, pair it with a dinosaur picture book, or turn it into a matching game by having kids write a short sentence about their creature. For group projects, have kids mix media, adding watercolor washes or crayon texture, and compare how color choices change the mood of the scene. This printable is free and ready for creative discovery and confident coloring.

Coloring Tips & Techniques

Try coloring the crest bright red or orange to make it stand out, and use greens and browns for the body to give a natural look. Add darker tones along the back and tail to suggest shadow, and use a lighter color on the belly to add depth. Draw stripes or spots with colored pencils to create a unique skin pattern, and blend gently for soft shading.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this coloring page in my classroom or homeschool?

Yes! All of our coloring pages are free for personal, classroom, and homeschool use. You can print them as many times as you need for lessons, activities, and creative projects.

What paper size should I print this on?

Every coloring page is formatted for US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), which also prints correctly on A4. Just download the PDF and print it at 100% scale for the best results.

Can I use these on tablets or digital devices?

Yes! You can open the PDF files on iPads, tablets, and computers to use with digital coloring apps like Procreate or GoodNotes. The PDFs work great for both printing and digital coloring.

Free to print and unlimited classroom use

This high quality coloring page is free for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. Print as many copies as you need for home activities, art lessons, or creative classroom projects.