One Thing on the Page
One subject, drawn big. The easiest place to start.
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Every drawing in the pack
This pack is in the library. The First Pack is the free way to start: six other pages, with your organization’s name on the cover.
Hibiscus“What flower would you pick for a Sunday table?”In the library
Butterfly on a blossom“What's the first sign of spring where you've lived?”In the library
Butterfly on spring blooms“Have you ever worn a corsage or a boutonniere, or pinned one on someone?”In the library
Butterfly on a lily“What's the prettiest thing you've ever seen in a garden?”In the library
Big butterfly“Did you ever try to catch a butterfly, or just watch?”In the library
Snowdrops“What is worth waiting all winter for?”In the library
Hyacinth“What's a smell that makes you think of spring?”In the library
Sailboat“Would you rather be out on a boat or watching from shore?”In the library
Hedgehog on the stump“What animals lived near the place you grew up?”In the library
Holiday wreath“What went on your front door for the holidays?”In the library
Cup of cocoa“What belongs on top of hot cocoa: marshmallows or whipped cream?”In the library
Three steps, about an hour
- Print both versions of the same drawing, Regular and Bold, on plain letter paper.
- Hand out a page or two to each person, wherever they are: the table, a lounge chair, a bedside.
- Read the Story Starter aloud while they color. Then wait.
Bold has thicker lines and fewer tiny details, easier to see and easier to finish. Everyone colors the same picture.
Ideas that use this pack
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.
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Good to know
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."
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.
Will people find it childish?
We draw for adults: gardens, cats, lighthouses, sailboats, teacups. There's not a cartoon in the library.