Header photo - An educator helping a kid color/ © Anastasia Shuraeva
Author: MANEL DRARENI
Date 07/05/2024
You’ve probably heard parents say, ‘It’s just art, it’s not real learning,’ but what if we told you that coloring books are actually packed with benefits that support your child’s development?
Coloring books helps your kid to improve at coloring inside the lines. They learn to use their eyes and hands together, which helps them complete a coloring page. It's all about practicing to become a coloring pro!
Photo 1 - Kids coloring a drawing / © Alan Rodriguez
2. Boosting Concentration
When kids color, they train the parts of their brain responsible of "focus". It's all about sticking with one thing and getting better at it. The more they color, the longer they can stay focused without getting distracted! Try it and you'll see!
Photo 2 - A kid focusing on a task / © Stephen Andrews
3. Getting Creative
Coloring books let your kids be creative! They can pick colors to make something unique, like telling a story with colors. It's fun and supportive!
They can show their feelings and make the characters and scenes of the book look awesome, with their own special touch!
Photo 3 - A kid choosing a color / © Andrew Valdivia
4. Boosting Confidence
Finishing a coloring book makes your kid feel proud and confident! It shows them that when they keep trying and don't give up, they can do anything.
This feeling helps them believe in themselves and go after other things with a positive attitude.
Photo 4 - Kids playing confidently / © Vitolda Klein
5. Learning colors
Coloring is so special! Your kid learn all about colors while they color. They can ask questions, but also experiment all by themselves.
They can talk about the colors they use. Make new color combination and show it to their friends and family.
Photo 5 - A kid identifying a color on a poster / © Yan Krukau
6. Expressing Themselves
Coloring is like speaking with art! It will help your kid show how they feel and what they think, even without words. It sounds fantastic, and it is.
When they share their drawings, they learn to understand each other better, make new friends and create special connections that can last forever.
Photo 6 - A kid using a facial expression / © Thomas Park
7. Getting ready to write
Coloring helps your kid get better at holding crayons or pencils and moving them around the paper. It's like exercising their hands and fingers, making them stronger and more skillful.
So, when they're ready to write, their hands will be super ready too! It's like training to become a superhero writer with super-strong hands!
Photo 7 - Kids writing on paper / © Jessica Lewis
8. Stimulates Imagination
When your kid colors, they become little artists, making up their own worlds on paper. They are dedicated to color a creative scene!
Maybe they're coloring a jungle with purple trees and orange animals, or a space adventure with neon planets. Anything they dream up can come to life!
Photo 8 - A kid coloring an art page / © ponce_photography
9. Feeling Patience
When your kid colors, they are taking their time to fill in each part of the picture. It's all about being patient and sticking with it until it's done.
And you know what? That patience pays off because they end up with an awesome art piece they can be proud of!
Photo 9 - A kid coloring patiently / © Karolina Grabowska
10. Being present
Coloring helps your kid unwind and de-stress after a busy day. Just grabbing some crayons and filling in a page can make them feel super relaxed and happy.
Plus, it's not just fun—it's good for their emotions too! Coloring helps them feel calm and balanced, which is totally awesome for their well-being.
Photo 10 -A kid feeling relaxed, happy, and laughing / © Jose Ibarra
11. Learning New Words
Coloring pages are vocabulary boosters for kids! As they color in different things such as animals and scenes, they're also learning new words.
It's a fun language lesson where they get to name everything they're coloring. Indeed, they are constantly expanding their vocab list!
Photo 11 - A kid coloring new words / © Anna Shvets
12. Encourages Problem-Solving
Choosing colors and deciding how to fill in a coloring page involves problem-solving skills, helping children develop critical thinking abilities.
Photo 11 - A kid having a conversation with a parent / © Barbara Olsen
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Did you know that Ladybug playground has coloring books you can order on Amazon?
They're perfect for preschoolers who are bored. And guess what? They're not
just fun—they help kids learn too! So, while they're releasing boredom, they're also
getting smarter and more creative.
Do you want to order some for your kids, nephews or students?
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List of coloring books
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COLORING BOOK 1
• Funny Animals
"Color Some Hilarious Characters"
The first issue of the series "I'm a little artist". Ideal for preschoolers.
Each page of our coloring book comes with a suggested color palette and a cute example of a colored animal to guide your little one. The drawings are simple, with thick, bold lines, making it easy for kids to stay within the lines. One special feature of this coloring book is a tiger in a wheelchair, which introduces the important idea of embracing differences in society. It’s not just about coloring—it’s about learning and accepting everyone for who they are.
Order the coloring book "Funny Animals"
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Reviews
John ★★★★★
(in the United States on 3 July 2022)
"This is a very nice quality coloring book for young children. Each line drawing of an animal or bug has a color palette guide on the page and a thumbnail depiction of the completed drawing with colors. The paper is of good quality, and you can tell a lot of care went into the designs."
Sahdia ★★★★★
(in France on 6 July 2022)
"Finally, a coloring book full of authenticity and fun. The children loved the animals, the color options, and especially the simple coloring shapes that were perfect for them. I highly recommend it! ;-) The added bonus: a book that features animals with disabilities. A big bravo 👏👏"
Kells ★★★★★
(in Japan on 15 November 2022)
"Bought this book a few months ago and it is simply great! It's different from the boring animal coloring books we usually see with trendy, fashionable animals that may help increase imagination and productivity in Children. Planning to get this to all my co-workers children for SURE!"
Samsam ★★★★★
(in France on 2 October 2022)
"Great coloring book! My kids love it and think the animals are super fun!"
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COLORING BOOK 2
"Dream About Your Future Job"
The second issue of the series 'I'm a little artist'. Ideal for preschoolers. Each page features a color palette and a small example of a colored unicorn. The "Unicorn Jobs" coloring book is inclusive and aim to reflect the diversity among people in their professions. The drawings include an amputee athlete and a blind lawyer. The drawings are simple with thick, bold lines, making it easy for little hands to color. At the end of the book, you'll find fun activities to cut out—unicorn images, playful letters, numbers, and a fun drawing activity.
Order the coloring book "Unicorn Jobs"
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Reviews
Saurabh ★★★★★
(in the Netherlands on 19 August 2024)
"The book has everything and is very interactive with meaningful sketches. A great learning experience for kids! Highly recommended!"
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Credits
Header photo - by Anastasia Shuraeva on Pexels.
Photo 1 - by Alan Rodriguez on Unsplash.
Photo 2 - by Stephen Andrews on Unsplash.
Photo 3 - by Andrew Valdivia on Unsplash.
Photo 4 - by Vitolda Klein on Unsplash.
Photo 5 - by Yan Krukau on Unsplash.
Photo 6 - Photo by Thomas Park on Unsplash.
Photo 7 - Photo by Jessica Lewis on Unsplash.
Photo 8 - Photo by ponce_photography on Pixabay.
Photo 9 - Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Unsplash.
Photo 10 - Photo by Jose Ibarra on Unsplash.
Photo 11 - Photo by Anna Shvets on Pixabay.
Photo 12 - Photo by Barbara Olsen on Pexels.