From Gullu’s Castle land · 24 pages

Dragon and Castle Coloring Pages

Knights, kings, queens, dragons and the stone castles they live in star in the 24 castle coloring pages of Gullu's Castle land. They work well for toddlers through the early grades, with a few very simple pages and many detailed ones for kids who like a challenge. The youngest can begin with the star shield, the castle flag or the royal throne. Older children can dig into the knight with sword and shield, the drawbridge over its moat, the juggling jester or the royal carriage with its spoked wheels. There are playful pictures as well, such as a baby dragon hatching from a spotted egg, a pony wearing a knight helmet, a wizard owl and a king proudly holding a cake. Castle with Towers is the free page to print for home or school; the rest of the land is colored in the Gullu app.

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What kids practice

Castle pages introduce real history words like moat, drawbridge, keep, portcullis, scepter and coat of arms, and give kids a picture to attach each word to. Children practice coloring stone blocks, armor plates and wheel spokes, which builds steady hand control. They can also count towers and flags, talk about what a knight or jester did long ago, and tell their own stories about castle life.

Ideas for home and the classroom

Print the free Castle with Towers page for each child, color the castles in different ways, then tape them side by side to build one long castle wall.
After coloring the star shield or knight, have kids design their own coat of arms with colors and a symbol that stand for them.
Read a castle storybook, then let each child pick a page and tell the class who that character is in the story.

FAQ

Dragon and Castle Coloring Pages: questions

What are easy castle coloring pages for preschoolers?

The star shield, the castle flag, the royal throne and the pony in a knight helmet have big shapes and few parts, so they suit preschoolers well. The friendly wizard and the royal cat with a crown are also gentle choices. Detailed pages like the royal carriage, knight and jester are better once kids can color small spaces.

Can I print these castle coloring pages for a classroom or party?

Yes, the Castle with Towers page is free for personal and classroom use, so it is easy to print for a history unit, a reading corner or a knights and princesses birthday party. Make as many copies of it as your own group needs, but please do not sell it or use it in products for sale. The other castle pages are colored in the Gullu app.

Are the dragons in these castle pages scary?

No. Both dragons are friendly cartoon characters with big eyes and smiles, including a baby dragon hatching out of a spotted egg. Nothing in the castle set shows fighting or anything frightening, so the pages are comfortable for young children who love dragons but do not want spooky pictures.

How can I use castle coloring pages to teach kids about history?

Use each picture as a starting point for one real word. The drawbridge page leads to moats, the tower page to the keep, the castle gate to the portcullis and the shield to coats of arms. Kids remember new words better when they color the thing the word describes, and the pages give them something to point to while talking.

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Color the whole Castle land in Gullu

In the Gullu app, the Castle land holds these 24 pages on the world map, with a magic brush, glitter, stickers and a gold star when every page is done. The first page is free on iPhone, iPad and Mac, and free to print here.

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