Coloring Tips & Screen-Free Ideas

Colored pencils blending into smooth gradients on a floral coloring page

How to Blend Colored Pencils in Coloring Books:...

Learn four reliable colored-pencil blending methods, how much pressure to use, and how to avoid waxy, patchy color.

How to Blend Colored Pencils in Coloring Books:...

Learn four reliable colored-pencil blending methods, how much pressure to use, and how to avoid waxy, patchy color.

Metallic and glitter gel pens adding accents to a coloring page

How to Use Gel Pens in Coloring Books Without S...

Get cleaner gel-pen color with the right page order, pressure, drying time, and a few clever ways to use sparkle.

How to Use Gel Pens in Coloring Books Without S...

Get cleaner gel-pen color with the right page order, pressure, drying time, and a few clever ways to use sparkle.

Reusable gift basket with a coloring book, pencils, sharpener, eraser, clipboard, and mug

How to Make a Coloring Book Gift Basket They Wi...

A useful coloring gift is not the biggest basket. It is a book matched to the person, supplies that fit the pages, and a setup they can open and use...

How to Make a Coloring Book Gift Basket They Wi...

A useful coloring gift is not the biggest basket. It is a book matched to the person, supplies that fit the pages, and a setup they can open and use...

Finished coloring pages used as framed art, a greeting card, and gift wrap

What to Do with Finished Coloring Pages: 12 Ide...

A finished page does not have to disappear inside a closed book. Display it, share the original, turn it into a useful paper object, or keep a rotating portfolio.

What to Do with Finished Coloring Pages: 12 Ide...

A finished page does not have to disappear inside a closed book. Display it, share the original, turn it into a useful paper object, or keep a rotating portfolio.

Parent and child comparing coloring pages with three levels of detail

How to Choose a Coloring Book for Your Child’s ...

The age printed on a cover is a starting point. The better match comes from the child’s hand control, patience, interests, and response to small details.

How to Choose a Coloring Book for Your Child’s ...

The age printed on a cover is a starting point. The better match comes from the child’s hand control, patience, interests, and response to small details.

Child coloring at a table with a puzzle, picture book, blocks, and paper nearby

11 Screen-Free Quiet-Time Ideas for Kids That N...

The best screen-free activity is the one you can start before a child loses interest. These ideas use ordinary supplies, clear choices, and very little cleanup.

11 Screen-Free Quiet-Time Ideas for Kids That N...

The best screen-free activity is the one you can start before a child loses interest. These ideas use ordinary supplies, clear choices, and very little cleanup.