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The Landing Zone Parrot Sanctuary, inc.
Located in beautiful Thousand Palms, California.
Kid's Activity Zone
Calling all curious kids and budding bird lovers!

Dive into a world of color, feathers, and fun with our free parrot-themed activities. From coloring pages and connect-the-dots to word searches and DIY ornaments, every activity is designed to spark creativity while teaching you cool facts about parrots from around the globe.

Perfect for classrooms, rainy days, or just a wild adventure from home.
Let’s make learning about parrots a squawk-tacular experience!


🖍️ Start exploring now:🖍 ️

Games and Activities:
Flap, Flap, Freeze! (Toddlers+) | Drawing Pages | Connect-The-Dots | Word Search | Crossword

Holidays:
Mother's Day: Handprint Feathers for Mom
Valentine's Day: Tic-Tac-Toe
Halloween: Trick-or-Treat Seed Pack, Parrot Pumpkin Coloring Sheets, Garden Journal
Christmas: Gift Wrap | Parrot-Themed Christmas Chain | Ornaments

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"Hands to Feathers" Art Project for Mom

Cockatoo Handprint Project Preview

Celebrate Mom with this quick handmade keepsake!
Download our free "Cocka-too-tiful" template:
Cockatoo Handprint Project Preview
Download Printable (JPG, Letter - 8.5x11")

How to make it:

  • Step 1: Download and print the template on cardstock or heavy paper.
  • Step 2: Use kid-safe, non-toxic finger paint.
  • Step 3: Place one handprint in each "wing" area to give our cockatoo his feathers!
  • Step 4: Let it dry and surprise Mom with her "Cocka-too-tiful" gift!

  • Flap, Flap, Freeze!

    Roll the dice, flap like a bird… then freeze!
    This movement game helps little bodies fly- and focus- in just minutes.

    How to Play:
    - Roll your dice to discover your next move
    - Each move lasts about five seconds
    - Repeat as many times as you like
    - Tip: Try it with music!

    Build Your Dice:
    - Print on paper or cardstock
    - Cut out the template
    - Fold and tape or glue together
    Tips: Laminate with tape for durability!✨
    Encase in tape over a carboard square for extra sturdy dice for the youngest players.


    Download Dice Template (Letter, 8.5x11")



    Did you know: the Kakapo is the world’s only flightless parrot, and it’s nocturnal!

    Drawing Pages

    Print these pages, grab a box of crayons, and learn about parrots of the world with these free activity pages.

    Kakapo Coloring Page for Kids
    Kakapo
    Coloring Page
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    PDF, JPG
    Hyacinth Coloring Page for Kids
    Hyacinth
    Coloring Page
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    PDF, JPG
    Sun Conure Coloring Page for Kids
    Sun Conure
    Coloring Page
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    PDF, JPG

    Eclectus Coloring Page for Kids
    Eclectus
    Coloring Page
    (
    PDF, JPG

    Budgie Coloring Page for Kids
    Budgie
    Coloring Page
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    PDF, JPG

    Scarlet Macaw Coloring Page for Kids
    Scarlet Macaw
    Coloring Page
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    PDF, JPG

    African Greys can learn hundreds of words and even understand concepts like shapes and colors!

    Connect The Dots! 

    Connect the dots from 1 to 2 to 3.... to show a final picture;
    Don't forget to color the picture in when you're done!

    Grey Parrot Connect the Dots Page for Kids
    Dot-To-Dot's: (65 Dots)
    African Grey
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    PDF, JPG
    )
    Grey Parrot Connect the Dots Page for Kids
    Dot-To-Dot's: (150 Dots)
    Amazon
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    PDF, JPG
    )

    Word Search 

    Grab a pencil! Find and circle words from the word bank;
    Can you find them all?

     
    Easy Word Search Page for Young Kids
    Word Search: Easiest (no diagonals)
    Parrot Words
    (
    PDF, JPG,
    Answers)
    Word Search Page for Kids
    Word Search: Hardest (for adults)
    Scientific Names
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    PDF, JPG,
    Answers)
     

    Crossword 

    Read the hinds and try to find the right word that fits in the puzzle under the same number and direction!

    Parrot Crossword Page for Kids
    Crossword: Hard
    Parrot Species
    (
    PDF, JPG,
    Answers)


    We’d love to see your masterpiece!

    Ask a grown-up to tag us on Facebook or email a photo to be featured in our Parrot Gallery.

     

    HOLIDAYS


    Polly Wants a Row!

    Valentine's Day Tic-Tac-Toe

    To: ________________
    From: ________________

    Use parrot stickers and/or heart candies as markers!

    PRINT-READY DOWNLOADS:
    SINGLE SET HERE!
    GIFT SETS HERE!
    COLOR-IT GIFT SETS HERE!



    Kids' Halloween Garden Zone

    Celebrate spooky season with our parrots and pumpkins! Download free coloring sheets, seed packs, and garden journals designed for little growers and curious minds.

    Use these activities in your classroom or garden club! Each download includes printable prompts, coloring zones, and seasonal science tie-ins.

    Trick-or-Treat Seed Pack

    Print, cut, and fill with organic Jack-O'-Lantern seeds. Great for classroom gifts or healthy Trick-Or-Treat handouts!

    Black & White (Color-it!)
    Full Color Ready to Print

    Parrot Pumpkin Coloring Sheet

    Meet our parrots dressed for Halloween! Color pumpkins, pollinator plants, and desert scenes.

    Halloween Coloring Page 1
    Halloween Coloring Page 2

    Mini Garden Journal

    Track your pumpkin’s journey from seed to harvest. Includes prompts and drawing space!

    Pumpkin Growing Journal

    Questions or creations to share?
    Email us at info@thelandingzone.us or tag us on Facebook!


    Ornaments

    Learn about parrots of the world while you decorate your home or classroom.
    Three degrees of complexity so all ages may make something fun and beautiful!
    Print to a Landscape Letter (8.5x11) Paper or "Fit to Page".

    Parrot Crossword Page for Kids
    Paper Ornament: Cut & Glue
    Blue & Yellow Macaw
    (
    JPG 
    Download)
    Parrot Crossword Page for Kids
    Paper Ornament: Color, Cut & Glue
    Pick A Macaw to Color
    (
    JPG 
    Download)
    Parrot Crossword Page for Kids
    Felt Ornament: Cut, Glue & Sew
    Blue & Yellow Macaw Template
    (
    JPG 
    Download)

    Free Printable Parrot Gift Wraps

    Designed with love by our sanctuary team, these festive wraps feature silly, expressive parrots and cozy holiday motifs. Perfect for kids and those who love cheerful giving- or anyone in need of last minute print-ready gift wrap!

    Gift Wrap 1 Preview

    Festive Feathered Friends, 2025: Parrot Gift Wrap Green/White (Letter, 8.5x11", JPG)

    Download JPG
    Gift Wrap 2 Preview

    Festive Feathered Friends, 2025: Parrot Gift Wrap Red/White (Letter, 8.5x11", JPG)

    Download JPG
    Gift Wrap 3 Preview

    Festive Feathered Friends, 2025:
    Large Print on Neutral (Letter, 8.5x11", JPG)

    Download JPG

    These wraps are part of our Kids Zone Holiday Bundle: celebrating creativity, sanctuary joy, and the magic of giving. Thank you for supporting our parrots and their playful world!




    Parrot-Themed Christmas Chain

    25 Days of Feathered Festivity!

    Celebrate the season with our printable parrot-themed advent chain! Each strip features a silly rhyme, a festive image, and a whole lot of sanctuary cheer. Just print, cut, loop, glue or staple, and hang- perfect for kids, families, and parrot lovers of all ages to count down to Christmas.


    Page 1: Week 1 (Dec 1–7)

    Download JPG


    Page 2: Week 2 (Dec 8-14)

    Download JPG


    Page 3: Week 3 (Dec 15-21)

    Download JPG


    Page 4: Week 4 (Dec 22-25+)

    Download JPG



    Check back often, share your work and suggest ideas!
    We'd love to hear from you.

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