Free Printable Coloring Book for Kids Inspired by I Don’t Want to Move!
- Carolyn Watkins
- 14 hours ago
- 3 min read
Sometimes children need a little help expressing their feelings—especially during times of change.
That’s why I created this free printable coloring book inspired by my picture book I Don’t Want to Move!
Coloring is more than just a fun activity. It can help children slow down, reflect, and start conversations about the emotions they are experiencing.
This printable coloring book was designed to give children a creative way to explore the story while building confidence and emotional awareness.
How a Free Printable Coloring Book Helps Kids Process Big Feelings
Many children experience big emotions when life changes—moving to a new home, starting a new school, or meeting new friends.
Creative activities like coloring can help children:
• express feelings in a safe way • build confidence and resilience • connect with stories and characters • practice focus and creativity
When paired with a story, coloring becomes a powerful way to help children talk about their feelings and understand that they are not alone.
What’s Inside the Free Printable Coloring Book for Kids
This printable coloring book includes pages inspired by scenes from I Don’t Want to Move!.
Children will enjoy coloring characters and moments from the story while reflecting on themes of:
✨ courage✨ friendship✨ change✨ new beginnings
The pages are designed for children ages 4–8, making them perfect for:
• classrooms
• homeschool activities
• quiet time at home
• rainy day creativity
Download the Free Printable Coloring Book for Kids
You can download the free printable coloring book here and print it at home or in the classroom. (Print as many copies as you need for your students or family.)
Free Printable Coloring Book for Kids and Teacher Resources
For teachers and homeschool educators who want to go deeper, there is also a free Teacher’s Manual available to accompany I Don’t Want to Move!.
This guide was thoughtfully designed by a teacher and follows classroom best practices, making it easy to incorporate the story into meaningful lessons.
The Teacher’s Manual includes activities that help children:
📚 strengthen reading comprehension 💬 encourage thoughtful discussion 💛 build empathy and emotional awareness 🎨 connect creative activities with the story
These resources are flexible and can be used in classrooms, homeschool settings, or small groups.
The goal is simple: help children explore big feelings, build confidence, and understand that change can lead to new friendships and opportunities.
Download the teacher's manual here.
The Story Behind the Free Printable Coloring Book for Kids
The coloring pages were inspired by my award-winning picture book I Don’t Want to Move!, part of the Charlotte & Friends Lead the Way series.
In the story, Charlotte is facing a big change — moving to a new home. Like many children, she feels unsure about what lies ahead. Through friendship, courage, and kindness, Charlotte discovers that new beginnings can lead to wonderful adventures.
Many parents and teachers enjoy reading the story first and then using the coloring pages as a follow-up activity to help children talk about their feelings.
Stories like this help children:
✨ understand that change is a normal part of life✨ build confidence during transitions✨ see that new friendships can grow in unexpected places
📚 Learn more about I Don’t Want to Move! here.
Helping Children Navigate Change with a Free Printable Coloring Book for Kids
Stories have a powerful way of helping children understand their feelings.
Through books, activities, and conversations, we can help children build the confidence they need to navigate life’s changes and blaze their own trail.
Carolyn Watkins
Author | Social Emotional Learning Resource Creator Trailblazer Books & Free Printables for Home and Classroom
If you're looking for simple, meaningful ways to build confidence, kindness, and emotional strength in children, you can explore more Trailblazer resources and free printables throughout the site.
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