ColorNest
Mermaid myths appear in the folklore of cultures all over the world — from the ancient Assyrians to Polynesian island stories — often describing beautiful half-human, half-fish creatures who live beneath the sea. Sailors in past centuries sometimes mistook manatees or sea cows for mermaids when glimpsed from a distance. Real dolphins are highly intelligent marine mammals that live in social groups called pods and communicate with clicks and whistles.
Coloring ideas: give the mermaid a shimmering tail using layers of teal, aqua, and seafoam green on the scales, with a slightly darker shade at the edges. Long hair looks beautiful in auburn red, golden blonde, or ocean blue. Color the dolphin silver-gray with a lighter belly. Make the waves deep blue and aqua.
Kids can color each scale on the tail slightly differently to create a mosaic effect. Older kids can add an underwater coral reef scene visible below the surface of the water.
