Color Me Calm: Creative Wellness for All Ages
Who says coloring is just for kids? According to a growing body of research, coloring can reduce stress and improve mood—even for adults. In fact, a study published in Art Therapy journal found that just 20 minutes of coloring can significantly lower anxiety levels.
Hosting a Color & Calm station is a low-cost, high-impact way to give residents a moment of peace, play, and creativity in the middle of their busy day.
🖍️ Here’s How to Host It:
Set out a stack of cute, calming coloring pages (think: mandalas, garden scenes, apartment life doodles, or seasonal themes). See designs below or scroll down for more options!
Offer a mix of coloring tools: crayons, colored pencils, fine-tip markers—or go luxe with mini watercolor kits
Include a small sign:
“Color outside the lines. Breathe inside the moment.”
Optional: Add calming music, herbal tea bags, and soft lighting if indoors
✨ Bonus Spark Ideas:
Coloring-to-Go Kits: Package a few pages + a crayon set in a baggie or folder for grab-and-go relaxation
Pet Edition: Include pet-themed pages for cat and dog lovers—great to pair with International Dog or Cat Day
Affirmation Pages: Use designs with built-in positive quotes or mantras (“You are doing enough,” “One moment at a time”)
Coloring Contest: Let residents submit their finished pages for a prize—fun for all ages, and perfect for sharing on social
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Color Me Coloring Kit
Coloring kits are a fun way to let residents appreciate the joy and relaxation that coloring brings. This grab-n-go set provides a great opportunity to unwind, express creativity, and enjoy this simple, yet fulfilling, activity, no matter your age!
Fun coloring holidays:
National Coloring Book Day is August 2nd each year.
National Crayon Day is March 31st each year.
Flyers & Coloring pages
Access all of your Canva-Compatible flyer & sign templates for the entire Collection.
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Butterfly Coloring Page
Don’t forget about the kiddos at your community- treat them to a coloring event ANY day of the year! This goes over well when parents are desperately looking for activities for the kids home from school.
Bring It to Life
Grab your design and a coloring page.
Purchase some crayons and make to-go coloring kits! Set them up beautifully in a basket for parents to grab-and-go. This works great for parents touring with children.
Post about it on social media with the social media squares below!
Give Your Residents Butterflies!
GET THE LATEST IN COLORING WITH THIS CANVA DESIGN AND COLORING PAGE
Simply pair this appreciation flyer with some butterflies decals AND/OR create a butterfly coloring kit.
Additional Designs
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Additional Coloring Pages
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Social Media Graphics
Bonus Tip: Grab the below Instagram Story to host a virtual coloring event. Ask residents to hashtag their design to feature on your own page!
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