Activity & Learning autumn Coloring Pages Squeaky's Secret

Coloring page story

Squeaky the squirrel was very busy. Winter was coming, and she needed to gather nuts. She found a crunchy acorn under the maple tree. Pop! She put it in her cheek. She found another one by the fence. Pop! She put it in her other cheek. One, two! Her cheeks were like secret pockets. She scurried up her tree, scritch-scratch-scritch, and tucked the acorns safely in her nest. "Cozy and full," she chittered, ready for a long, warm nap.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The 'Chibi / Cute Cartoon' style, with its exaggeratedly large head and cheeks, is very charming and humorous for 3-4 year olds. The simple, rounded shapes are easy to color, and the concept of 'full cheeks' is a visual cue that children can easily grasp from the story. This design promotes fine motor skill development through a fun, relatable autumn narrative.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Oh my, look at this silly squirrel! Her cheeks are so full of yummy acorns. Can you help color her? Let's use a nice brown for her fluffy tail. And what color should the acorns be? You can make her look all warm and cozy for her winter nap. Remember to use your colors to fill in the big white spaces and try your best to stay inside the nice, thick lines. You're a wonderful helper!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print on standard letter-sized paper (8.5" x 11"). For a special project, consider printing on light tan or cream paper to give the drawing an instant warm, autumnal feel. Ensure your printer is set to 'black and white' to save ink and produce a pure line art image.

Recommended Tools

Crayons are excellent for this picture, as their waxy texture can create a 'furry' look for the squirrel. Broad-tip markers are also great for quickly filling in the large areas like the tail and cheeks. Both tools are safe and easy for young children to handle.