Finding Joy social emotional Coloring Pages for Ages 3-5

Coloring page story

Pip the Bunny had a giggle. It was a bouncy, bubbly giggle that made his nose twitch. But one morning, he woke up, and his giggle was gone. He felt flat. He tried to bounce, but it was just a thump-thump. He tried to eat a carrot, but it was just a crunch-crunch. No giggle.

His friend, Finley the Fox, saw him. "Pip, why is your nose not twitching?" Pip sighed a big, long sigh. "I lost his giggle."

Finley thought. He tried telling a joke. No giggle. He tried making a silly face. No giggle. Pip’s ears drooped lower.

Twist: Finley stopped trying to make Pip giggle. Instead, he just sat down next to him and gave him a warm, gentle hug. It wasn't a tickly hug, just a quiet, "I'm here" hug. In the quiet, warm hug, Pip felt something tiny bubble up from his toes. It went up... up... up... and out came a tiny hee-hee. His giggle was back!

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The design is highly suitable for ages 3-5. The round, soft shapes are very appealing and easy to color. The central image of a hug is a clear and comforting visual. The focus on a single, powerful social emotional moment—the comforting hug—is easy for young children to grasp and internalize while they color.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Oh, look! Pip the Bunny was sad, but his friend Finley the Fox is giving him a big, warm hug. That's so kind! You can make this hug feel even warmer with your colors. What color is a friendly fox? What color is a happy bunny? The background is full of hearts. You can make them all the colors of the rainbow! As you color them in, think about who gives you warm hugs.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this page on a slightly thicker paper to give it a quality feel, like a page from a special storybook. Ensure your printer settings are on 'high quality' to capture the soft, roundness of the line art. A good print makes the comforting scene even more inviting for a child to color.

Recommended Tools

Soft-leaded colored pencils or crayons are perfect for this drawing, as they allow for soft blending and gentle coloring that matches the theme. Avoid markers if you want a softer look. The large heart shapes are also great practice for staying within the simple, clear outline strokes.