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Coloring pages have been around for many years, but with the ever-evolving technology that we are all so in awe of, it is the high-tech games and toys that generally catch the attention of parents, while the advantages that coloring pages have to offer very young or even elementary age children, are ignored. It would be quite beneficial for parents to understand that coloring pages provide a great number of learning opportunities for their children, and these lessons are conveyed in a fundamental way that children can grasp. And this incredible opportunity is available at no cost to you, as these pages can be freely printed from a number of online sites. So now you needn’t worry about the cost of the latest expensive educational gadget, as you only need to supply the ink for your printer and you will be able to take advantage of all that coloring pages provide for your child.

Almost all types of alphabet coloring pages and printable materials feature school compatible Standard Block Print or D`Nealian Modern Block Print handwriting guidelines. Thus you don`t have to worry about the standards of the coloring pages for children.

Beyond the skill of holding a crayon or pencil properly, learning to keep the lines drawn on the coloring pages is another example of fine motor skills. This is a more advanced concept, and may well take several years for the child to fully be able to accomplish, so only positive comments should be made on your youngsters coloring attempts in this regard. It is better to have them enjoy coloring and want to do it often then become discouraged by negative feedback and harsh criticisms. Christian parents can easily find many free Bible coloring pages online. Even if your family is not religious it is important for children to understand religious concept, icons, and events from the Bible. This is an issue cultural education, not just a moral foundation. In a broader perspective these images can be used as a starting point for conversation on moral topics in general. Of course coloring pages depicting Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist and even Humanist principles are freely available online. Beyond these simplistic and often jingoistic sources, a foundation for a broader moral education can be found if parents use a little creativity in their search. Many state government departments offer free couloring sheets promoting good citizenship. For example the State Department of Environmental Protection might offer activity pages promoting keeping the environment clean. Other important civic and moral lessons that can be taught via coloring are sharing, loyalty and self-discipline.

B is for Butterfly – Learning the alphabet is critical for young children to learn to read, and there are also coloring pages available to help them. Butterflies are a great source for learning the letter ”B”, as well as learning about their metamorphosis from larvae, to caterpillar, to chrysalis, to adult butterfly. So coloring butterflies also helps these young students learn about these insects and the world around them. Learning about Species – Butterfly coloring pages also help children learn about the diverse species of butterflies. Not only can they learn about the assorted colorings, this also helps them learn about the ways in which they migrate around various parts of the world, and it helps improve their memories with different memory games that can be played once the various pages are colored.