Cute Back to School Dinosaur Coloring Page

The name Triceratops means three-horned face, which is why this cute character has three distinct horns on its head.

Triceratops was a herbivore, meaning it only ate plants, making it a very friendly giant of the prehistoric world.

The large frill on the back of a Triceratops head acted like a shield to protect its neck.

Practice counting the dinosaur's horns, toes, and the stripes on its jacket cuffs.

Use the page to start a conversation about what to pack in a school backpack and how to prepare for the first day of school.

Have your child practice writing the letter 'D' for dinosaur or 'P' for pencil at the bottom of the page.

Color the dinosaur's skin a bright green or friendly orange to make it stand out.

Use a classic yellow and pink combination for the giant pencil to make it look like a traditional school pencil.

Add a fun pattern, like polka dots or stripes, to the dinosaur's jacket and backpack.

Leave the white highlights in the eyes uncolored to keep the character looking bright and cheerful.

Cut out the colored dinosaur and paste it onto a piece of construction paper to create a personalized first-day-of-school sign.

Laminate the finished page to use as a cute, reusable placemat during school-day breakfasts.

Write your child's name on the dinosaur's backpack to turn the coloring page into a custom bedroom door sign.