Molly's Space Hopper Colouring Puzzle

About the Puzzle

Molly is ready for colouring fun, but she's missing her colours. Can you help her? This printable colouring sheet uses letter codes to reveal which colours go where.

As your child works through the activity, they will discover what colour Molly's hair is, along with her t-shirt and trousers. Each section is marked with a letter that matches a colour in the key.

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What Children Learn

This activity is suitable for many children aged 4 to 7 years. It works on several skills at once without feeling like a lesson.

• Letter recognition: matching letters to the colour code helps reinforce early reading skills
• Colour identification: children who already know basic colours can practise naming and selecting them
• Fine motor control: colouring within the lines builds pencil grip and hand coordination
• Following instructions: working through the code encourages sequential thinking

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Tips for Parents

Printed activities like this one work well during car journeys, train rides or rainy afternoons at home. This can be a helpful strategy for breaks from screen time.

If your child finds the letter codes tricky at first, read them out together. There is no rush. Let them colour at their own pace and chat about what's happening in the picture. You could ask what Molly might do next on her space hopper.

Always check that crayons or markers are non-toxic, especially for younger children.

Downloading and Printing

The puzzle is provided as a PDF file. Most modern computers, tablets and phones will open PDFs without extra software, though older devices may need a free PDF reader.

You will find more printable activities in our Download section, accessible from the sidebar. All of them are free to use at home or in educational settings.

The Next Step

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