What children practise
The stretched shape encourages children to guide their hand over longer distances and work with both large and small areas. Adding a person or tree supports spatial language such as taller, smaller, above, and beside.
Free coloring page
Brachiosaurus coloring page
This free Brachiosaurus coloring page features one of the best-known long-necked dinosaurs. Its long neck and large legs provide room for gentle color changes, spots, or patterns invented by the child.
Ready for the printer
A full A4 coloring page.
The PDF is free for use at home, in preschools, and schools.
At a glance
- Age
- Ages 3–7
- Time
- 10–20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy to medium
- Format
- A4 PDF
You will need
Printer, paper, coloring tools, and optionally a ruler for a size activity
Ideas for this printable
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Color from the ground up
Begin with the strong legs and move across the body toward the long neck and small head.
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Invent a skin pattern
Large patches, small dots, or a darker back make the long body varied without becoming too complicated.
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Show its height
Draw a person or tree beside the dinosaur to create a simple size comparison of your own.
A dinosaur fact to share
Brachiosaurus had longer front legs than back legs, placing its shoulders and the base of its neck especially high. It ate plants and could reach vegetation unavailable to many smaller plant eaters. Scientists cannot directly observe the exact angle at which it usually held its neck.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is the picture suitable for younger children?
Yes. Younger children can fill the large areas freely. Older children can add patterns, trees, and a size comparison.
What food should I draw for Brachiosaurus?
It was a plant eater, so leaves, twigs, and other vegetation fit the scene better than meat or fish.