Instructions
Learn about the explorer Christopher Columbus with these fun activities!
1. Meet the Explorer
Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean a long, long time ago. Use a pencil to trace his name.
Christopher Columbus
2. Three Famous Ships
He sailed with three ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María. Use your favorite crayons to color the boxes for each ship!
Niña
Pinta
Santa María
3. How Many Ships?
Columbus had 3 ships. Can you find and circle the number 3?
1
4
3
2
5
4. Explorer's Words
Draw a line to match the word to what it is.
Ship ⛵
Ocean
Map
A big blue sea
Helps you find your way
Sails on the water
5. A Long Journey
Help the ship sail across the ocean! Use your crayon to trace the dotted line to the new land.
⛵
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Answer Key
3. How Many Ships?: The number 3 should be circled.
4. Explorer's Words:
- Ship ⛵ should be matched with "Sails on the water".
- Ocean should be matched with "A big blue sea".
- Map should be matched with "Helps you find your way".
(Activities 1, 2, and 5 are based on completion and coloring.)