Umbrella
Preschool · 3–5A bright umbrella to keep the rain off! Color the top and the handle. It is a fun way to talk about rainy days, weather, and staying dry. Print it on A4 or US Letter, or color it online with tap-to-fill.
Panels to fill
An umbrella canopy is divided into panels, which makes this one of the better pattern pages in this category. Each panel is bounded by its neighbours, so filling them one at a time is edge practice, and alternating two colours around the canopy produces a strong result with no skill required.
The handle is a thin curved region and the only demanding part of the page — a long narrow shape with a bend in it, which is harder to stay inside than any of the panels.
A dome, not a triangle
Children often draw an umbrella as a triangle, and the curved canopy here is a chance to look more carefully. It bulges outwards rather than sloping straight, because that is what pushes the rain off the sides. Shape following function is a good thing to notice in an ordinary object.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I use the panels?
- Alternate two colours around the canopy. It is real pattern practice and produces a result that looks deliberate, which children notice and take pride in.
- What age is this page for?
- Three to six. The panels are manageable from three; the curved handle is the part that stretches older children.