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Short, practical pieces on coloring with kids ages 4 to 8: picking a book, picking the crayons, and keeping the fun going.
How to Choose a Coloring Book for a 4 to 8 Year Old
Look for thick outlines, big shapes, a subject your child already loves, and pages that are not crowded. Here is a short checklist for picking a coloring book young kids will actually use.
Read →Crayons, Markers or Colored Pencils? What Works Best for Ages 4 to 8
Chunky crayons suit the youngest colorers, washable markers give bright results with little effort, and colored pencils come into their own around six or seven. Here is how to choose, and how to stop markers bleeding through.
Read →Seven Ways to Make Coloring Time Last Longer
Simple ideas to turn a coloring book into an afternoon: color together, tell the story of the picture, read a fact aloud, add a background, make a gallery, and more. No extra supplies needed.
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