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Running the activity
How do I run a coloring activity?
Print the same drawing in Regular and Bold, and hand pages out wherever people are, even at a bedside. Read the Story Starter once, slowly, then wait longer than feels comfortable. Never correct a memory. Sign and date the ones they're proud of.
Which version should each person get?
Choose by the person and the day. Regular suits a long, quiet sit. Bold has thicker, darker lines and fewer tiny details, so it's easier to see and finish. Same picture either way, so no one gets "the easy page."
What is a Story Starter for?
It's one question to read aloud while they color, so there's something to talk about. It's about their own life, never a quiz. If the room is happy and quiet, skip it.
What if someone won’t join?
Leave a page and a pencil within reach, and read the Story Starter anyway. The question works without the page. Some days it's a no, and that's fine.
Will people find it childish?
We draw for adults: gardens, cats, lighthouses, sailboats, teacups. There's not a cartoon in the library.
Pencils, crayons, or markers?
Colored pencils work on plain copy paper. For markers, print on cardstock so they don't bleed through. Chunky crayons are good for hands that tire.
Can volunteers and families use the pages?
Yes. Staff and volunteers can print pages for the people you serve, their families, and visitors. Families can color along, and finished pages belong to whoever colored them.
The pages
When do new pages arrive?
On the 1st of each month, in time for next month's calendar. One email that morning lists what's new.
Why does Bold print gray?
On a copier, choose "Text," not "Photo," and turn off toner save. Bold should print solid black.
Your license
Does the license cover independent and assisted living too?
Yes, if they share one name and one address.
How do I add another location?
Under Locations, once you have a license. Each is $149 a year, with its own invoice and its own name on its pages.
Where are my invoices and receipts?
In Billing, ready to download.
How does the refund work?
Money back in 30 days. Keep what you printed. Choose "Cancel and refund" in Billing. Paid by check? Send us a message instead.
Your account
How do I change who gets the emails?
In Settings. Invoices go to whoever is named in Billing, under "Invoices go to."
I'm leaving my job. What happens to the account?
Everything stays with your location. In Settings, under "Hand this account to a colleague," enter their work email.
Is there a phone number?
No. Use the message box below.
Send us a message
We read messages on Mondays and answer by email. No account needed.
Start with 6 free coloring pages
The First Pack: six hand-drawn pages, one in Bold too, with your organization’s name on the cover and a Story Starter on each.
No card, no calls. Downloads right away.