Magic Words social emotional Forgiveness Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Sammy the Squirrel was building the tallest nut tower in the forest. It was magnificent! Along came his little sister, Suzie, chasing a butterfly. CRASH! She bumped right into the tower, and the nuts went rolling everywhere.

Sammy’s fur stood on end. A hot, angry feeling filled him up. "You wrecked it!" he chittered loudly. Suzie’s eyes got wide and watery. She hadn't meant to. She started to cry. Seeing her cry made Sammy’s hot feeling cool down a little. But his tower was still gone.

Twist: Their grandpa, a wise old squirrel, scurried over. He didn't scold Suzie. He whispered to her, "There's a magic word that can help a friend's heart feel better." Suzie sniffled and looked at Sammy. "I'm... sorry," she whispered.

Sammy waited. It wasn't magic. His tower was still broken. But then Grandpa whispered to him, "And there's another magic word that accepts the first one." Sammy looked at Suzie's sad face. "I forgive you," he said. Suddenly, the angry feeling was all gone. "Let's rebuild it together," he said.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

This design is well-suited for the 3-5 age group. The characters are cute and their actions—stacking nuts—are simple to understand. The forest elements provide a variety of shapes and sizes for coloring practice. The social emotional story about apology and forgiveness is a key developmental milestone, and this visual aid makes the abstract concept concrete and positive.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Sammy and Suzie are rebuilding their tower and their friendship! That's what the magic words 'I'm sorry' and 'I forgive you' can do. You can help them! Let's give the squirrels fluffy brown tails. How many nuts can you count and color? Make the forest a beautiful place with greens and browns. Coloring this happy moment helps us remember that working together feels great. Stay inside the nice black lines!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print on off-white or cream-colored paper to enhance the warm, woodland feel of the illustration. Use a high-quality print setting to ensure all the little nut and leaf outlines are clear and easy to color, providing a satisfying and frustration-free activity for your child.

Recommended Tools

Crayons are excellent for the large areas like the tree trunk and ground. Fine-tip markers or colored pencils would be great for the smaller details like the individual nuts and the squirrels' faces. Offering different tools can make the coloring session more engaging and tailored to your child's skill level.