Are you ready to ring in the New Year with your preschoolers and toddlers? This free “Happy New Year” coloring page is perfect for early childhood programs, classrooms, and community events. Featuring the words Happy New Year and images of balloons with the numbers of the year, this easy-to-use PDF is a a quick and easy way to welcome the new year with young children.
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Why Use a New Year Coloring Page?
After the holiday break, children (let’s face it – teachers too!) can benefit from a fun, low-pressure activity to ease back into their routine. Coloring is enjoyable and helps develop fine motor skills and creativity. This free printable is a great way to:
- Start the day with morning table work.
- Create personalized New Year’s cards for families.
- Add a festive touch to your classroom.
How to Use the New Year’s Printable Coloring Page
- Download and Print: Download the PDF file and print as many copies as you need.
- Coloring Fun: Provide crayons, markers, or watercolor paints for children to decorate the page.
- Layer for Cards: For a finished look, help children layer their completed coloring pages onto a construction paper or cardstock background. This makes a lovely keepsake for parents and families.
- Add glitter or glitter crayons or paint to make your page sparkle!
Perfect for Classrooms, Parties, and Community Events
This free printable is ideal for:
- Classrooms: Incorporate it into your post-holiday activities or New Year celebrations.
- Early Childhood Programs: Use it during parties or quiet time.
- Libraries and Community Programs: Offer it during family-friendly events. No additional permissions are needed for in-person use, but please refrain from sharing the file digitally.
More Ways to Celebrate the New Year with Young Children
- Countdown Fun: Create a simple countdown activity using paper chains or a balloon pop for each hour leading up to a pretend New Year’s Eve.
- New Year’s Hats: Provide materials like paper, stickers, and glitter for children to make party hats.
- Resolution Trees: Discuss simple goals or wishes for the New Year, and have children draw or write these on paper leaves to attach to a tree display.
- Sparkling Art: Use glitter glue or metallic crayons to create fireworks pictures.
- Dance Party: Play fun music and have a New Year’s dance party! Suggested Kidz Bop Kids songs:
- Dance The Night.
- I’m Good (Blue)
- Cruel Summer
- Sunroof
- Dance Monkey
- Dynamite
- Never Gonna Not Dance Again
- Timber
This Happy New Year coloring page is a wonderful way to engage children and celebrate the start of a new year together. Whether in a preschool classroom, a library program, or hosting a community event, this activity will surely bring smiles and creativity to your celebrations.
Download your free printable now and make this New Year memorable for your little learners!
HAPPY NEW YEAR COLORING PAGE
Print and use it now!