Lizard
Preschool · 3–5A cheerful little lizard with big round eyes, splayed toes, and a long tapering tail. The spiny ridge down its back and the pattern along the tail give the page some texture, but the main shapes stay simple and open. Coloring a lizard is a natural way to talk about reptiles and cold-blooded animals, about why lizards sit in the sun, and about the remarkable fact that many lizards can drop their tail to escape and then grow a new one. Print it on A4 or US Letter, or color it online with the paint bucket.
Four legs and a long tail
A lizard is a snake with legs, more or less, and having both pages available makes that comparison easy to draw. The legs splay out sideways rather than underneath, which is why a lizard's walk looks so different from a mammal's, and the drawing keeps that.
The toes are long and separate, which makes the feet the most detailed part of the page.
Dropping the tail
Many lizards can shed their tail when grabbed — it detaches and keeps twitching while the lizard escapes, then grows back over weeks, usually shorter and a slightly different colour. It is one of the most dramatic animal facts available and children ask for it repeatedly.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a lizard really lose its tail?
- Many species can shed it deliberately to escape a predator. The detached tail twitches as a distraction, and a shorter replacement grows back over the following weeks.
- What age is this page for?
- Four to eight. A clear body shape with detailed feet and toes.
