Madagascar Coloring Pages
Madagascar is full of amazing wildlife and beautiful scenery, which makes it a fun place to explore through coloring pages for kids. These Madagascar Coloring Pages can help children learn about unique animals while enjoying a creative activity at home, in the classroom, or as part of a homeschool lesson. They are also a great choice for world studies, geography units, and classroom activities tied to global cultures.
Supplies
- White paper
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Instructions
- Print the Madagascar coloring pages on white paper.
- Invite children to color each page using their favorite art supplies.
- Talk about the animals and plants shown in the pictures as they color.
- Older children can read the facts on the pages by themselves, while younger children may enjoy having an adult read the information aloud.
- Display the finished pages on a bulletin board, hang them on the fridge, or collect them in a scrapbook.
Fun Facts
Madagascar is a large island nation located off the southeast coast of Africa.
Madagascar is also known for its unusual baobab trees and rich variety of plants and habitats.
There are also over 346 species of reptiles found nowhere else besides Madagascar, including the world’s biggest chameleons (Parson’s chameleon) and smallest (dwarf chameleon of Brookesia). Source: Wild Junket – 12 Interesting Facts About Madagascar
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window to print.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use these printable coloring pages as part of a geography or animal science lesson.
Have children find Madagascar on a world map before they begin coloring.
Ask students to choose one animal from the pages and write one or two sentences about what makes it special.
These pages can also be added to a Thinking Day display, a study of island habitats, or an Africa unit in the classroom.
