Friendship & Learning Marigolds Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Marisol was the only marigold in the whole flower pot. The petunias whispered to each other, and the daisies played games, but Marisol felt all alone.

Her orange petals drooped. "I wish I had a friend who looked like me," she sighed.

One day, a little girl named Maya came to the pot. She saw the sad, droopy marigold. Maya ran inside and came back with a small mirror.

She held the mirror up to Marisol. Twist: Marisol gasped! Staring back at her was another beautiful, ruffly, orange marigold. She smiled, and the flower in the mirror smiled back. She swayed in the breeze, and the flower in the mirror danced with her. [Interactive Element: Wave hello to yourself in a pretend mirror!]

"Oh, hello!" Marisol chirped. She wasn't lonely anymore. She had a wonderful new friend to talk to all day long, until Maya came back the next day and planted another real marigold seed right beside her.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The 'Expressive Cartoon' style clearly communicates Marisol's change from sadness to happiness, which is easily understood by 3-5 year olds. The focus on faces and emotions supports social-emotional development. The simple composition—pot, flower, hands, mirror—is not overwhelming, allowing children to focus on the core narrative and practice their coloring skills in well-defined areas. Coloring the marigold and her 'friend' is a direct engagement with the story.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Let's help Marisol feel happy! She is a marigold, so she would love bright yellow and orange colors. Can you see her friend in the mirror? You can color her the exact same way! And you can choose any color you like for the big flower pot she lives in. What color will you choose for Maya's mirror frame?

Coloring Page Printing Tips

To ensure the details of the hands and mirror are clear, print this page at a high-quality setting. Regular copy paper is fine, but heavier paper will give a more premium feel. This simple scene looks great even when printed in 'draft' mode for quick coloring sessions.

Recommended Tools

Colored pencils are great for this page, allowing for more control when coloring near the lines of the mirror and hands. Fat crayons are also an excellent choice for filling in the large petals of the marigold flowers.