Thanksgiving Table
A horn of plenty, a scarecrow, teacups, and cocoa by the fire.
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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.
Wheelbarrow of flowers“What did you grow, or wish you'd grown, in a garden?”In the library
Basket of blooms“What's the best place you've ever had a picnic?”In the library
Potted succulent“Houseplants: did you keep a jungle, a few, or none at all?”In the library
Mason jar bouquet“What went into jars at your house: jam, pickles, or flowers?”In the library
Horn of plenty“Who in your family grew something every fall?”In the library
Scarecrow and pumpkins“What's the one dish that had to be on the Thanksgiving table?”In the library
Hedgehog on the stump“What animals lived near the place you grew up?”In the library
Squirrel and acorns“What did you save up for, and did you get it?”In the library
By the fire“What's your favorite spot to get warm on a cold day?”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.