Color Variety: Encourage kids to experiment with various colors. While Ariel is often depicted with red hair and a green tail, creativity can reign here! Let them explore different shades and combinations.

Background: If the coloring page has a background, talk about the setting with your child. Is Ariel swimming in the ocean, or are they in a coral reef? This can add depth to the coloring and spark imagination.

Storytelling: Prompt kids to create a story around the characters as they color. Who are Ariel and Flounder talking to? What adventure are they on? This adds an interactive element to coloring.

Fine Motor Skills: Coloring helps develop fine motor skills. Encourage precision and neatness, but also remind them that it’s okay to color outside the lines sometimes—it’s about having fun!

Mix Media: Consider mixing crayons, markers, colored pencils, or even watercolors for different effects. This can make the artwork more vibrant and interesting.

Display and Celebrate: Once the coloring is complete, showcase their masterpiece! Display it on the fridge, in their room, or create a mini art gallery to celebrate their creativity.

Group Activity: Coloring can be a group activity! If there are siblings or friends around, they can work on different parts of the same page or share pages to color together.

Encourage Imagination: Ask open-ended questions about what Ariel and Flounder might be doing, feeling, or thinking. This encourages imagination and expands their storytelling abilities.