Listen & Learn Jack-O'-Lantern Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Jackie the Jack-O'-Lantern couldn't walk or run, but she had excellent hearing. She sat on her step and listened to the sounds of Halloween night.

First, she heard the swish-swish-swoosh of dry leaves skittering across the sidewalk. Then, she heard the pitter-patter of little feet running up the path. Next came the best sound: a chorus of happy voices shouting, "TRICK OR TREAT!" And after that, she heard the crinkle of candy wrappers and happy giggles floating away into the night.

Jackie smiled her wide, carved smile. She couldn't eat the candy or wear a costume, but listening to all the happy sounds was the biggest treat of all.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The doodle style is liberating for 3-5 year olds, as it's similar to their own drawing style and feels very approachable. The abstract concept of 'coloring sounds' sparks creativity and imagination. The large, central Jack-O'-Lantern provides a familiar anchor point on the page.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Jackie is listening to all the happy sounds of Halloween! Can you color Jackie her best orange? Now, let's color the sounds! What color is a swishy leaf? What color do happy giggles look like? Maybe they are sparkly yellow or bright pink! You can use any colors you want to show what the sounds feel like to you. There's no wrong way to do it!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print on matte paper to best capture the 'doodle' feel, as it mimics drawing paper. This is a great page to discuss with your child before they start, asking them what colors they think sounds would be. This makes the Jack-O'-Lantern activity a great conversation starter.

Recommended Tools

A big set of colored pencils offers a wide range of colors to represent the different sounds. Markers are great for making the 'happy giggle' sparkles really pop. Let your child choose the tools that feel most expressive to them for this imaginative page.