Mermaid and Treasure Chest Coloring Page
Download this free printable coloring page for kids featuring a mermaid and a treasure chest. Perfect for Happy Starter level fantasy fans.
Level: Happy Starter
Printing tip
For best results, print on A4 or US Letter paper at 100% scale. Use thick paper if your little artist loves markers!
About this coloring page
This enchanting illustration features a smiling mermaid princess wearing a crown and necklace, discovering an open treasure chest filled with gold coins, pearls, and shells on the ocean floor. The drawing includes fun underwater details like a friendly tropical fish, coral reefs, bubbles, and swaying sea grass. With its thick, clean outlines and large segments, this page is ideal for young children developing their fine motor skills. It serves as a wonderful quiet-time activity for a rainy afternoon, a themed classroom project about the ocean, or a creative favor for a fantasy-themed birthday party. The clear white spaces allow for vibrant experimentation with blues, greens, and shimmering gold tones.
How to color this page
- Use a bright yellow or gold crayon for the coins and crown to make them stand out from the blue ocean background.
- Start by coloring the mermaid's tail scales with different shades of green or purple for a beautiful gradient effect.
- The thick black lines are perfect for chunky markers or crayons, making it easy for beginners to stay within the lines.
- Leave the tiny bubbles white or use a very light sky blue to give the underwater scene a realistic touch.
Who is this page for?
Happy Starter (ages 4–8): clear shapes with a few small details, ideal for practising colors, patterns and careful coloring.
What you need
A printer, a sheet of A4 or US Letter paper and your favourite crayons, coloured pencils or markers. Thicker paper (120 gsm or more) works best with felt tip pens so the colours do not bleed through.
