Add a creative corner at your next kid's party with my free printable Happy Birthday colouring page. It's not just for colouring either, I've snuck in a couple of fun puzzles too!
I will run through how to get the most out of your free printable below. However, if you just want to grab the download now, scroll to the base of this post where you'll find a big green button with the download link.
Colouring itself is such a fun activity but it's also great for children's development. Studies have shown that colouring improves hand-eye coordination, enhances creativity, and reduces stress and anxiety. It also helps kids to develop fine motor skills and learn about colour and spatial awareness.
That sounds like winning in my book – something they enjoy that's also educational. If you're looking for more educational party games, last week I wrote an article with 46 party games and activities for toddlers that you might enjoy.
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Uses for your free printable activity mat
It's so much fun making free printables for my readers and their kids. I really enjoyed this one. This Birthday activity mat is great for toddlers and older children too. Here are some ways in which you could incorporate the Happy Birthday colouring page:
- Perhaps you have a small sleepover planned, this would be an excellent way to keep them entertained.
- You could set up an activity corner with crayons, pencils, etc.
- You don't need to plan a party, surprise the Birthday child with some new pencils and spoil them for the whole day with fun Birthday activities such as this worksheet.
- Use the colouring page as party table decor. If you are having the children seated, these could be their placemats.
- Have the Birthday child's friends complete one and gift it to them after the party, they could even make a binder with them.
- Don't limit their imagination! Provide other crafty goodies such as glitter, paints, gems, embellishments etc.
Features of the Happy Birthday colouring page
The printable colouring and activity mat features a cute Kawaii-style cartoon design; Birthday characters in their party hats and other party elements such as cakes, gifts, music notes, banners and more. Included are two puzzles – a maze (can you help the party bear get to his cupcake?) and also three games of tic tac toe. Of course, let's not forget all of the colouring and the Happy Birthday message.
The size of the colouring and activity page is 8.5×11″. You can also print it on A4 paper, just be sure to have your printer settings at “Fit to Page” so that none of the design is cut off when printing.
For most people, printing on everyday copy paper will probably be the most practical paper to use. This will do just fine. However, if you do have something a little heavier it is always nice and easier to colour on. You could start with something like this premium 8.5×11″ 32lb paper or A4 paper at around 120gsm.
It's also a good idea to consider using thicker paper if texta markers are being used and you don't want them showing through beneath the page. Also, toddlers in particular are terrible at “over-colouring” and putting holes in thin pages! Just keep in mind that the thicker you go, the more work the printer needs to do! By that, I simply mean to make sure that your printer is capable of running through heavier paper/card.
Download your printable Birthday activity page
Yup! You've reached the end where you'll find the green download button. If you don't have the password as yet, signup is simple with an email address. After that, the link below will take you straight to the download. Plus you will also have access to all of the other amazing free printables in the library.
Printables in the freebies library are for personal use but if you wish to use this worksheet for your class, then you are more than welcome to do so. I do have copyright limitations on what you can use my free printables for, view these in the footer of my website or in my terms and conditions.
Being all about children's parties over here, I would love to know what your favourite (or least favourite!) part of organising a child's Birthday party is. Leave a comment in the section below!
Free printable Happy Birthday colouring page below:
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SHOP: Printable Colouring Activities for Children
