Shy & Brave A social emotional Story of Lily the Snail

Coloring page story

Lily the Snail wanted to play with the busy, buzzing bees in the flower patch. They zipped and zoomed, laughing. Lily felt a shy, wobbly feeling inside. She pulled her head into her swirly, safe shell. It was quiet and dark in there, but it was also lonely.

She peeked out. A kind bee named Buzzy noticed her. Buzzy didn't zoom at her. He landed softly on a leaf nearby. "Your shell is so pretty," Buzzy buzzed gently. "It looks like a cinnamon swirl."

Twist: Lily didn't say anything. She just peeked out a tiny bit more. Buzzy started humming a slow, quiet song, not a fast, buzzy one. The song was so gentle, Lily's shy, wobbly feeling started to feel like a sleepy, cozy feeling instead.

Slowly, slowly, she poked her head all the way out. "Thank you," she whispered. Buzzy smiled. "Do you want to watch me collect nectar? You can stay right there." And she did.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

Perfectly suited for ages 3-5. The 'I-spy' nature of the dense composition is engaging, while the main characters remain simple and easy to identify. The large, clear outlines of the flowers and leaves are great for practicing coloring within the lines. The social emotional theme of shyness is handled gently, making it a safe and comforting activity.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Let's visit the flower garden with Lily the Snail! She feels a little shy. Can you help make her feel safe and happy by giving her a beautiful, colorful shell? You can color each swirl a different color! What color is a friendly bee? Maybe a happy yellow. Fill the whole page with the brightest flower colors you can think of. Taking your time to color each petal will help us feel calm and cozy, just like Lily.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

For this detailed page, print on smooth, bright white paper to make the black lines pop. Using your printer's highest quality setting will preserve the fine details in the flower outlines. A beautiful print invites a child to take their time, which is a great parallel to the story's lesson of patience.

Recommended Tools

Colored pencils are wonderful for this design, as they allow for more detailed coloring within the flower petal outlines. For younger children, a mix of fine-tip washable markers for the small areas and crayons for the larger leaves would work well. Using a variety of tools can make the social emotional experience of discovery even more exciting.