Santa's Magic List A Christmas Coloring Page

Coloring page story

Santa put on his spectacles and looked at his long, long list. He read the names aloud: "Lily... good. Sam... very good. Thomas... good as gold."

But then he came to a name that was smudged. A drop of melted snow had fallen on it. "Oh, fiddlesticks," said Santa. "Who is this?"

He couldn't read the name! But Santa has a special kind of magic. He closed his eyes and thought very hard about a little girl with pigtails who always shared her toys. "Ah!" he said, his eyes twinkling. "It's Chloe!"

He pulled a beautiful doll from his sack for Chloe. Santa's heart-magic always knows the names, even when the ink is smudged.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

Focusing on Santa's expressive face helps children aged 3-5 learn to identify emotions. The large, clear objects (spectacles, scroll, doll) are easy to recognize and color, reinforcing object identification skills.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Look at Santa's face! He figured out the name on his list. Can you see his happy, twinkling eyes? Let's color his big, fluffy white beard and his red hat. He's holding a long list—that's a big space for you to color! And he has a special doll for Chloe. What color will you make the doll's dress and hair?

Coloring Page Printing Tips

For this portrait-style page, ensure your printer is set to 'portrait' orientation. A high-contrast black and white setting will make Santa's expressive lines pop, making it even more fun for your child to color.

Recommended Tools

This page is perfect for colored pencils, which allow for more detailed work on Santa's face, like rosy cheeks. Crayons are also excellent for filling in the large areas of his hat and suit. This is a good opportunity to talk about feelings, asking your child if Santa looks happy.