16 Hot Air Balloon Coloring Pages
The first passengers in a hot air balloon were a sheep, a duck and a rooster, sent up by the Montgolfier brothers in France in 1783. A few months later, people made the first crewed flight. Hot air balloons rise because heated air inside the envelope is lighter than the cooler air outside, and pilots steer up and down by adjusting the burner. This set is full of colorful balloons. There are classic stripes, checkerboards beside a cloud, chevrons and diamonds, hearts, flowers with sandbags, a patchwork balloon with a bird and a balloon mandala. An easy balloon and a cute balloon are ideal for small kids. Balloon envelopes are perfect for bold patterns and rainbow colors, and the baskets can be tan wicker with crisscross lines. A soft blue sky with white clouds sets the scene. Kids can practice pattern skills by repeating colors around each balloon. These pages work well for travel themes and science lessons about heat and air.
