With still slightly wobbly movements, a young fish practices swimming while a bigger, experienced fish swims attentively alongside — just like a parent teaching their own child to ride a bike. Our coloring page of a fish learning to swim captures exactly this heartwarming moment, and you can print it for free right away.
Why This Coloring Page Feels Especially Close to Home
This design tells a story kids know from their own lives: practicing something new for the first time, with someone by their side offering support. The small, slightly unsure fish next to the big, calm companion is encouraging, and shows that it's completely normal not to be perfect yet while learning something new.
Shows that practice and patience lead to success
Evokes learning something new with support nearby
Two differently sized fish bring the picture to life
Two fish shapes build precise coloring skills
🖨️ Step-by-Step: How to Print Perfectly
Click "Print Now" and set your printer to black & white to save ink!
Use thicker paper (28–32 lb) with markers so colors don't bleed through
A calm, well-lit spot — a washable tablecloth is a lifesaver with little artists!
Talk together: what is your child practicing right now that isn't quite perfect yet?
💪 Fun Facts About How Fish Grow Up
While your child colors, it's the perfect moment for a little story: with many fish species, the young must swim independently right from the start, but with some species, the young stay close to a parent that protects them while they refine their movements. Young fish often move rather uncoordinatedly at first and have to learn how to use their fins properly to swim efficiently and purposefully. With time and plenty of practice, their movements become smoother and steadier — much like human children who also have to practice walking. Curious kids can explore more about how fish grow up with a fish fact sheet on Wikipedia.
🎨 Creative Tip: What to Do With the Finished Picture
Finished coloring the picture? Pin it to the board! It also makes a wonderful little motivational picture when your own child is practicing something new — whether it's swimming, riding a bike, or something else entirely. ✂️
🎨 What Colors Suit the Two Fish?
Both get to be as colorful as you like! Here are our favorite color ideas for little artists:
Two similar shades of blue showing they belong together
Gold and orange for a warm, affectionate picture
Pink and violet for two truly unique fish
Green tones for a matching duo from the coral reef
💡 Technique Tip: Color both fish in similar but not identical shades — it shows they belong together without needing to look exactly the same.
📅 When Does This Coloring Page Fit Best?
This design is a true all-rounder — here are our favorite occasions:
An encouraging, warm design about togetherness
A great fit for talking about their own learning experiences
A lovely motivational picture when your child is learning to swim themselves
Perfect for coloring together with mom or dad
💪 Fun Facts About Growing Fish for Kids
While your child colors, read these facts out loud — kids love animal trivia!
Young fish first have to learn to use their fins properly
Some fish species protect their young while they learn
Movements become smoother and steadier over time
Efficient swimming is essential for a fish's whole life
🐟 Discover More From the Ocean World!
This learning fish is just the beginning! Combine several coloring pages and build a whole ocean world:
🌊 The Complete Reef Pack:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Thick Outlines: Clear lines for both differently sized fish shapes.
- Free to Print: Over 500 designs available instantly, no sign-up required.
- Safe & Fast: Instant access to PDF-optimized WebP previews.
- Suitable for All Ages: One big and one small fish for different coloring experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page suitable for?
The two differently sized fish work for children of any age — younger kids focus on the bigger fish, older kids also tackle the smaller one.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Which coloring tools work best?
We recommend thick crayons in similar shades for both fish.
Is there a German/English version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Ausmalbild junger Fisch lernt schwimmen.