Description
Similes and Metaphors Color by Number Coloring Sheet: Figurative Language Review Activity
Similes and Metaphors Mystery Pixel Art Color by Number Activity: Figurative Language Task Cards Activity with Print and Digital Options
This mystery pixel art color-by-code coloring page for similes and metaphors is a great way to engage students!
This simile and metaphor pixel art activity was created for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. You can use it for whole-class figurative language instruction, literacy stations or centers, or in small groups.
NOTE: You will find the link and instructions for the Google Sheet on the final seven pages of the file.
This simile and metaphor color-by-number activity includes the following:
- Four simile and metaphor instructional sheets/anchor charts
- 20 task cards with varying requirements
- A task card answer sheet
- A task card answer key
- ONE simile and metaphor color by number page
- ONE simile and metaphor pixel art digital Google Sheet
NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!
This product includes a digital option (as well as the no-prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.












Valerie B. –
This is a fun way for my 4th graders to practice their similes and metaphor identification.
Debbie Lee –
We just completed a unit on figurative language. I used the pixel art in a center and the students loved it.
Christina Benson –
A great way for students to demonstrate their understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Rachel Wills –
My students enjoyed using these as a review during small group work!
Nadine M. –
Such a fun and engaging resource! It gave my class something different to do when learning figurative language.
Creative Works –
My students found this resource engaging and very helpful! Thanks for creating and sharing!
Rachel M. –
Very engaging for station work. The kids loved the ease of this and I loved the practice and examples 🙂
Katie Redden –
This was a great way for students to practice Similies and Metaphors
Lisa S. –
This was great for some fun extra practice with figurative language.
Abigail H. –
This was an engaging way for my students to review similes and metaphors. It helped clear up the difference between the two concepts. Thank you!
Sara W. –
My 6th graders really enjoyed this activity! It was an easy, low-prep way to practice identifying similes and metaphors, and the color-by-number format kept them engaged. I also love having the digital option available. A fun way to get in some extra practice without it feeling like just another worksheet!