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**Fish, Fishing, Food and Farming or World Oceans Day inspired simple colouring page of a fish, probably closest to an Angel fish. **

This hand-drawn fish colouring page was created by me in 2013 while teaching abroad, in a school with limited resources, budget, and electricity. It’s a low-prep, economical, black-and-white drawing designed for a variety of educational activities. It was originally part of my geography and biology lessons with Key Stage 1 and 2 students, and also used for creative writing, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), and Environmental Science (ESL) classes. Drawing from my experiences as a keen BSAC Scuba Diver and full-time explorer, I used my personal adventures to fuel the imagination for this activity.

Perfect Top-Up Activity for

• brain breaks and self regulation
• transition between topics and themes
• for mindfulness and sensory overwhelm.
• fast and early finishers as an extra resource to have at hand
• wet breaks and recess
• supply teacher quick/low prep activity
• just for fun

Potential Top-Up Activity as part of the National Curriculum:

Science (KS1 & KS2):

• Animals, including Humans: Identify fish and their characteristics (e.g., gills, fins).
• **Living Things and Their Habitats: **Explore aquatic habitats and how fish adapt to them.
• Evolution and Inheritance (KS2): Discuss adaptations in fish for survival in water.

Geography (KS2):

• Physical Geography: Study rivers, seas, and oceans where fish live, and their environmental significance.

Art and Design (KS1 & KS2):

• Drawing and Colouring: Develop fine motor skills and creativity by drawing and colouring fish.
• Environmental Art: Use the fish theme to inspire creative work around conservation and marine life.

English (KS1 & KS2):

• Creative Writing & Poetry: Use fish as a theme for short stories, poems, or as characters in a narrative.

Design and Technology (KS1 & KS2):

• Design Concepts: Discuss the features of fish (e.g., streamlined bodies, fins) and link to design challenges.

Science (KS3 & KS4):

• **Classification of Organisms: **Study fish as vertebrates and their classification.
• Adaptation and Environment: Learn about fish adaptations to aquatic environments.

Geography (KS3 & KS4):

• Environmental Studies: Link the fish theme with sustainability and marine life conservation.

Related National, Awareness, and Celebration Days:

• World Fish Migration Day
• World Oceans Day
• International Scuba Day
• World Nature Conservation Day
• World Reef Awareness Day
• Wild About Wildlife Month
• World Wildlife Day
• National Colouring Book Day