The One Red Crayon
Free page: “One crayon, two pictures”, plus a grown-up note and a drawing activity.
FREE · AGES 4–8 · A4 + US LETTER
Free kindness colouring pages
These free kindness colouring pages come straight from our printable story books. Each one is a real story page about sharing, honesty, feelings or friendship, with a short grown-up note and a drawing activity. Print one for a quiet afternoon, or a set for World Kindness Day on 13 November.
Every page is a free three-page PDF in A4 or US Letter. No email, account or checkout, and they work just as well as kindness coloring pages for a US classroom. The optional colour example is shown beside each page so children can colour their own way or borrow an idea.
Sharing colouring pages
Two friends, one red crayon. These stories look at sharing as making a plan that works for everyone, not grabbing first or giving away your own special things.
A Place at the Picnic
Free page: “The grassy clearing”, plus a grown-up note and a drawing activity.
Also about sharing and fairness: Different Seats, Same Story (three children find comfortable ways to enjoy one story) and The Pocket of Private Pictures (asking before looking at someone else’s art).
Honesty colouring pages
Telling the truth after a mistake, and being honest when you are not sure yet. These stories keep honesty gentle: there is room for feelings, and nobody is shamed.
The Kite We Fixed Together
Free page: “A sky full of plans”, plus a grown-up note and a drawing activity.
The Map with a Question Mark
Free page: “A map for the garden”, plus a grown-up note and a drawing activity.
Also about honesty and making things right: The Words We Tried Again (a careful apology) and The Lost Mitten Stall (helping a found mitten get back to its owner).
Feelings and emotions colouring pages
Disappointment, worry, nerves and needing a rest are all part of being kind to yourself. These stories show children that feelings are allowed and that a pause is a choice.
The Wobbly Bowl
Free page: “A round idea”, plus a grown-up note and a drawing activity.
Also about feelings: The Little Seed's Long Wait (patience and worry), One Step onto the Stage (feeling nervous about sharing), The Parade with a Quiet Corner (loud music and quiet places) and The Paper Garden Can Wait (taking a break from a project).
Friendship and turn-taking colouring pages
Listening to a friend’s idea, taking turns, and finding a plan that works for two. These are good choices for a class talking about getting along.
The Bridge of Many Ideas
Free page: “A village on the table”, plus a grown-up note and a drawing activity.
Also about friendship: A Little Space for Nori (saying no and being heard), Two Ways to Say Hello (different ways to greet a friend), The Lantern Path (a kinder plan on a woodland walk) and The Patchwork Thank-You (gratitude without pressure).
Questions to talk about together
Read the page aloud first, then pick one or two questions. Pointing, drawing or simply listening are all fine ways to answer.
- Sharing: “Kit and Tavi both need the red crayon. What plan could work for both of them?” “Is there anything you would rather not share? That’s okay.”
- Honesty: “What do you think Wren and Kit are planning? What could help if something went wrong?” “What could you say when you’re not sure about something?”
- Feelings: “Jun imagined a perfectly round bowl. How might Jun feel if it came out wobbly?” “What helps you when something doesn’t go the way you planned?”
- Friendship: “Pip and Milla want different things on their table. How could they make room for both?” “What’s a kind way to tell a friend your idea?”
Using kindness pages in the classroom
For a World Kindness Day activity, print one story page per child and read it aloud from the screen or a visualiser. Let children colour while they listen, then try the drawing activity on the third page. Keep participation optional, especially when a question invites personal stories.
These pages can sit alongside social-emotional learning (SEL) conversations, but they are creative story pages, not a curriculum. For more ideas, read our classroom kindness activities for ages 4–8 and tips for reading a story colouring book aloud. The full books, each with 16 pages and a matching colour guide, are in our story colouring books collection.
Questions parents and teachers ask
Are these kindness colouring pages really free?
Yes. Each free PDF is a three-page sample from a paid story book: a grown-up note, one story page to colour and one drawing activity. There is no email, account or checkout.
Can I use them in my classroom?
The free samples are there so you can try real pages before buying. For regular use with a class, each full book is licensed for one household or one educator’s own noncommercial classroom or small group. Please don’t re-upload or redistribute the sample files; link to this page instead.
What age are they for?
The story books are suggested for ages 4 to 8 with a grown-up reading aloud as needed. Children vary, so look at the page first and decide whether to read it together.
When is World Kindness Day?
World Kindness Day is held every year on 13 November. In 2026 it falls on a Friday.
Are these a social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum?
No. They are story colouring pages that can support a conversation about sharing, honesty, feelings or friendship. They are not a tested curriculum, assessment or therapy, and joining in or sharing personal experiences should always be optional.