You might remember learning a rhyme taught in your elementary school history class, “In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Years later, if you’re asked by anyone what year Columbus discovered land on his journey to the New World, and you can confidently say that it was the year 1492, then this little rhyme did its job!
Christopher Columbus’ voyage changed the history of the world by connecting the eastern and western hemispheres. In addition to the sweeping migration from Europe to the Americas, the trade of ideas and goods crossed back and forth across the Atlantic like never before. There can be no doubt that his discovery changed the course of American history forever, which is why it is observed every year, on the second Monday of October, as a federal holiday.
While banks and post offices and other government buildings may close for Columbus Day, most businesses and schools remain open – a perfect opportunity for teachers to teach the history of Christopher Columbus and his arduous crossing of the Atlantic Ocean … which is where these Free Printable Columbus Day Coloring Pages come into play! Children love to learn while doing an activity, and coloring these pictures is just what you need to add to your Christopher Columbus lesson.
And all you have to do to get these free printable coloring pages (and all of the coloring pages on our site) is follow these three simple steps:
- Click on the image of the coloring page(s) you’d like to use,
- Download the PDF file(s) to your computer, and
- Print!
Now all you need are some crayons, colored pencils, or markers, and your students are ready to be creative while also learning this part of American history!
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