Skip to main content
Back to Octopus
Free printable coloring page showing an octopus with eight tentacles, perfect for kids to practice coloring and learn about sea creatures

Octopus With Eight Tentacles Coloring Page

By JessicaPublished November 22, 2025Updated December 2, 2025

Download this free printable Octopus With Eight Tentacles 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 Octopus With Eight Tentacles Coloring Page

This Octopus With Eight Tentacles coloring page is a cheerful way to bring the ocean to life on paper. The big round head and curvy arms give kids lots of room to explore color choices, and the little suction cup details make a fun challenge to fill in. Try pairing the printable with a short story about an octopus who explores a coral reef, then let children add their own patterns to the tentacles to show personality. In the classroom, use this as a center activity and then display the finished pages on a bulletin board titled Ocean Friends. At home, this makes a rainy day project that sparks conversation about sea habitats and a quiet family activity where everyone can compare color ideas. For an extension, cut out the octopus and glue it onto a blue background, add tissue paper seaweed, and write a sentence about where it lives. This page is free, printable, and ready to inspire imagination and learning.

Coloring Tips & Techniques

Use bright purple or orange for the octopus body, and a lighter shade for the suction cups to make them pop. Add blue and teal around the octopus to show water, and use white or pale blue highlights on the head to create shine and roundness. Try gentle circular strokes to give the tentacles a soft look, and use darker colors along the underside to show depth and curve.

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.