Quick Answer

Children draw, color, and read their own Color Doodle Book! Each page features a color, a simple drawing prompt, and a sentence to read together, such as “The sun is yellow.” and “The turtle is green.” Children create the illustrations as you guide them through each drawing.

What’s Inside

This 38-page printable PDF includes:

• 11 color activities in full-page and half-page versions

• A simple reading sentence at the bottom of every color page

• 11 matching drawing guides with six illustrated steps and colored models

• A separate rainbow drawing guide for the student book cover

• Student covers in both sizes, with drawing and name spaces

• Teacher directions, a page finder, and Preschool Vibes standards

Colors included: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, brown, black, gray, and white.

How to Use

Choose all 11 colors or a smaller selection for your group. Name the featured color and help children find a matching crayon. Model the drawing one step at a time, then invite children to color their picture.

Read the sentence together and revisit it as children share their finished books. Independent reading and writing are not required. Use the separate rainbow guide to create a colorful cover.

Half-page sheets include two matching copies. Print, cut on the center line, and turn upright.

Why It Works

Children practice naming colors, following directions, controlling drawing tools, and connecting spoken words with print. The repeated sentence pattern gives them a familiar way to participate in reading their own book.

Preschool Vibes Standards

3C. We can use vocabulary to describe, explain, and share ideas.

3F. We can follow one- and two-step directions (and more when ready).

8D. We can use tools with increasing control (tweezers, scissors, markers, droppers, etc.).

9A. We can express ideas through art using a variety of materials.

Digital download. Printable PDF for 8.5 × 11-inch paper. No physical product will be shipped.