Ugly Duckling Coloring Page – Ugly Duckling Printable Story Pages

The Ugly Duckling Coloring Page activity is a heartwarming journey that encourages creativity, reading comprehension, and emotional awareness in students from Kindergarten (K) through 5th Grade. Tailored for children in Elementary School, each page brings the classic story to life with scenes ready to be colored and explored. This activity is excellent for teachers and parents across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, offering a literacy-based approach that is also fun and engaging. As students move from page to page, they can color the duckling’s journey from being misunderstood to finding where he truly belongs. Kindergarten (K) and 1st Grade learners will enjoy the visual storytelling, while 2nd Grade to 5th Grade students can reflect on the duckling’s feelings and practice matching colors to moods. This emotional component makes it a valuable tool for both reading and social-emotional development. Whether it’s a classroom reading project or a rainy-day activity at home, these pages allow kids to create their own version of the beloved tale. They can use crayons, colored pencils, or markers to express how the duckling feels—sad, lonely, curious, or joyful—page by page. Once finished, students will have their very own Ugly Duckling storybook to share with friends or family, fostering both pride in their work and a deeper appreciation for classic literature.

Usage:

Ideal for storytime, emotional learning activities, reading comprehension support, or creative book-making projects.

Activity:

Color each page of the Ugly Duckling story to follow the duckling’s feelings and transformation. Create your own version of the tale!

Tools Needed:

• Crayons
• Markers
• Colored pencils

Page Size:

8.5″x11″ (Letter Size)

User Instruction:

Start at page 1 and color through the story using your favorite tools. Try to match the colors to how the duckling might feel. When finished, enjoy your very own Ugly Duckling storybook!