5 Fun Ways to Use Printables and Colouring Pages at Home

Printables and colouring pages are some of the most versatile tools in a family's creative toolkit. Whether you're looking for a quiet afternoon activity, a way to reinforce early learning, or simply a screen-free moment of calm, a good colouring page can do it all. Here are five of our favourite ways to use them at home.

1. Create a Colouring Ritual

Set aside 20–30 minutes a few times a week as dedicated colouring time. It's a wonderful way to wind down after school, encourage focus, and give little hands something purposeful to do. Our Free Colouring Page PDF Download is a great starting point — simply print, grab some crayons, and you're ready to go.

2. Use Them as Storytelling Prompts

Once your child has coloured in a character, ask them to make up a story about that character. What's their name? Where do they live? What adventure are they going on today? Our Hariët the Hedgehog and Finnigan the Fox Colouring Page is perfect for this — two woodland friends just waiting for a new tale.

3. Build a Mini Art Gallery

Display your child's finished pages on the fridge, a corkboard, or even frame a favourite one. Celebrating their artwork builds confidence and gives them a sense of pride in their creativity. Rotate the gallery regularly to keep it fresh and exciting.

4. Pair Colouring with Reading

Read a story together, then colour in characters or scenes from the book. This deepens comprehension and makes the story feel more real. Our Hariët the Hedgehog and Finnigan the Fox Colouring Book pairs beautifully with the storybook for a complete woodland adventure.

5. Use Them for Calm-Down Time

Colouring is a proven way to help children regulate their emotions. Keep a small folder of printed pages in your calm-down corner or quiet space — it gives children a healthy, focused outlet when big feelings arrive.

Printables don't need to be complicated to be meaningful. A single page, a box of crayons, and a little imagination can spark hours of creativity and connection. Browse our full range of woodland printables and colouring pages and find your family's next favourite activity.