Roman child practices marching with wooden shield and stick – coloring page from the Roman Empire for free

In this coloring page, you see a Roman child marching with a wooden shield and stick. The scene from the Roman Empire brings history directly to paper – ideal for anyone who enjoys coloring or wants to learn something about ancient Rome. You can download the image for free and print it at home to color it with colored pencils or markers. Alternatively, the coloring template is available online if you want to color directly in the browser. Get your free coloring page now and get started!

Free Coloring Template: Roman Child Practicing Marching

• Motif: A Roman child practices marching with a simple wooden shield and a wooden training spear.
• Cost: You can download the coloring template completely for free.
• Technique: Available as a high-resolution JPG file in good quality.
• Usage: Optimal for printing, coloring, crafting, or in school lessons about the Roman Empire.
• Online: No login required – you color the template directly in the browser.

Children in ancient Rome often played soldier to practice discipline and body control. From a young age, boys learned to handle the wooden shield (scutum ludicrum) and stick (hasta ludicra) to possibly prove themselves as legionnaires later on. Wooden shields and training sticks were lighter than real weapons and helped in learning the marching steps: The typical step was taken with a straight back, an active gaze, and a guided shield. Girls participated less frequently but often had creative tasks and helped in painting shields.

The coloring page shows how the offspring of the legion practices and prepares for military life. You can color the armor, the cloak, and details of the wooden shield in the historical colors of red, brown, and gold. Roman soldiers often wore red tunics, sandals, or boots in natural tones, and painted their shields with colorful patterns. With this template, you bring a piece of ancient history into the children's room while promoting fine motor skills and historical interest.

If you want to dive deeper into the topic, you can find More coloring pages about the Roman Empire offering various motifs from antiquity – from legionnaires to mosaics to temples.

Colorful March Training

The Roman child traditionally wears a red tunic under the training armor, combined with a brown wooden shield that you can decorate with ornaments. For the stick, a light beige is recommended to represent the natural wood. You can also color details like buckles, sandals, and belts in gold or bronze tones. When printed, you receive the image as a high-quality JPG file that offers sharp contours and clear areas. The coloring template can also be loaded and edited directly in the browser online – completely without registration. Secure your free coloring page now and create your own training camp from the Roman Empire!