Be a dino for a day! Our dinosaur costume coloring page shows a laughing kid in a favorite costume with spikes on the back. Grab this free printable and color the outfit in the best colors!
Why Kids Love This Costume Page
The child in the picture laughs from ear to ear, and that’s contagious. Kids can color the costume just the way they wish their own looked. The back spikes are perfect for trying out color changes. And anyone who owns a dino costume will spot themselves right away.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the dinosaur fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished masterpiece a spot on the fridge!
Fun Facts About Dinos and Their Spikes
The word dinosaur means “terrible lizard” and was coined in 1842 by the scientist Richard Owen. Back plates and spikes are famous from Stegosaurus, which lived in the late Jurassic in North America. Scientists aren’t sure what its plates were for – maybe display, communication, or controlling body heat. The costume in the picture is probably a fantasy mix of many kinds. What matters: lots of dinosaurs had spikes, horns, or plates, and every kind looked different.
What to Do With Your Finished Costume Page
Make your own costume: green fabric, felt, and cardboard spikes make a homemade dino outfit. Cut out the picture and glue it onto an invitation card. Then hold a dino fashion show!
Color Ideas for the Dino Costume
Realistic or fantasy – a few ideas:
Classic dino green always works.
Orange or yellow on the back adds a pop.
Give each spike a different color.
Bright dots and stripes make it a party hit.
Great Times for This Dino Costume Coloring Page
Dino costumes are popular all year:
For dress-up days at preschool, school, or at home.
As an invitation or a coloring activity.
A silly kickoff for a dino theme.
Plan a costume party indoors.
Dino Facts at a Glance
The essentials about dinos and their spikes:
What the word dinosaur means.
The name was coined back then.
Stegosaurus had them on its back.
Spikes, horns, and plates were common.
More Everyday Dino Fun Coloring Pages
Love dressing up? Our collection has plenty more dino pages for kids waiting for your colors.
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Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Laughing kid: A page full of good cheer.
- Design the costume: Colors however you like.
- Free to print: Download and print on letter-size paper.
- Great for parties: Costume days, birthdays, school events.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
This page works well for kids ages 5 to 8. The big costume areas suit younger kids, while older kids can detail the spikes.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Colored pencils work well for the costume, and markers for bold spikes. Crayons are good on the large areas.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Kind im Dino-Kostüm.