Instead of giving a number for a space to color, we might give an addition problem: 2 + 3 =. We like to use color by number pages to teach mathematics. Color by number printables can be differentiated for different studentsĬolor by number pages do not have to be “integers only” pages. It also gives them a specific task to complete with a number of procedural steps to follow. This helps to build skills in focus and concentration. While coloring by number, kids hone in on a task, and then focus on specific colors, numbers, or shapes while coloring in their coloring pages. Color by number printables encourage focus Once they’ve finished their work, they will be more ready to learn more demanding course material. If you have hyper kids coming in from recess or lunch period, you can calm them down by giving them a color by number printable to work on.

Color by number printables are relaxing to completeĬoloring is a relaxing activity. Color by number pages can help introduce kids to fine arts. Later color by number pages can introduce more complicated colors like magenta, cerulean, and amber.

Initial color by number pages can introduce colors like red, yellow, blue, green – the primary colors and secondary colors. Color by number printables introduce students to colorsĬolor by number pages are a good way to teach color theory to children. This will eventually lead to future skills with writing letters and writing in cursive. This is not as much of a benefit for older kids, but it is definitely something the younger kids should practice. It helps with children’s dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and skills with manipulating tools. Color by number printables build fine motor skillsįor younger students, coloring “between the lines” helps to build fine motor skills in the hands and fingers. These are also fun classroom activities to complete. There are also color by number pages out there that do not allow users to see what the pictures are before they are colored… they often feature strange looking mosaics that “hide” a picture in the various shapes on the page.

As you color, the pictures start to come to life beneath the tips of your crayons. But when you see a blank color by number page, you don’t know what it’s going to look like before you color it in. Color by number printables give kids a chance to solve a mystery This can lead to future drawing, painting, or coloring activities. Color by number exercises encourage creativityīut wait, you might say… color by number exercises give children defined colors and limits… why would this support creativity and imagination? Well, if you have children who don’t naturally want to draw or color, or feel timid doing so, color by number exercises offer a “safe zone” that kids can use to practice working with color and design. Since tomorrow is National Coloring Book Day, today seems like a good day to talk about color by number exercises, and some of the principal benefits of color by number activities, and why they are good exercises to give to your kids, either at home or in a classroom setting. Tomorrow, August 2nd, is National Coloring Book Day! Okay, let’s be honest… have you ever heard of National Coloring Book Day? Me neither.

Color by number pages for kindergarten