Treasure Chest
Preschool · 3–5A pirate treasure chest, ready to open. Color the chest, the lid, and the golden lock! A fun way to spark stories about pirates and adventure. Print it on A4 or US Letter, or color it online with tap-to-fill.
A box with a lid
A treasure chest splits into a body, a curved lid and a lock, which gives a clear three-part structure and a natural order to work in. The curve of the lid is the interesting edge — most toddler pages are made of straight lines and full circles, and a shallow arc is a different thing to follow.
The lock is small and central, and it is the detail that makes the chest read as closed rather than as a box. Pointing that out is a small lesson in how a drawing tells you something.
What is inside?
The best prompt on this page. Gold, jewels, a map, a sandwich. Children will often want to draw the contents, and a good next step is to fold a sheet of paper, stick the coloured chest on the front, and let them fill the inside. It turns one page into an afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
- What age is this page for?
- Three to six. Three large regions with one curved edge — a step up from squares and circles without being fiddly.
- How do I extend this activity?
- Fold a sheet of paper in half, glue the coloured chest to the front, and let your child draw the treasure inside. The reveal is the fun part and it gets far more drawing done than asking directly.
