Mama Duck and Ducklings on Water

Out on the calm water, a mother duck leads three small ducklings who paddle close behind her in a neat trail, each leaving its own little ripples. A reed and a lily pad sit at the edge of the scene, framing this gentle moment of a family on the move. Because the page has several swimming figures plus water and plants, it offers a satisfying mix of areas to color and a sweet chance to talk about caring for one another. Mother ducks keep their young close on the water, where the little ones learn to dabble for food by tipping bottom-up. Ducklings can swim almost from the moment they hatch. Younger children can give every duckling the same bright color, while older ones can add reflections in the ripples. Print it on US Letter or A4 and color the floating family.