Things to talk about while coloring
Fireworks get their colors from different metal powders and salts packed inside them, which glow in different colors when they burn. Many cities set off fireworks at midnight to welcome the new year. Talk about how fireworks sound and look, and whether your child likes the booms or prefers watching from far away. Fireworks are for grown-ups to handle, so watching from a safe distance is part of the fun.
Coloring ideas
Make each burst a different color, like red, blue, and gold, and color the sky dark blue or purple with crayon so the bursts stand out. The little rooftops below can be cozy browns and grays with yellow light in the windows.
A little learning
Counting the three big bursts and the tiny stars scattered around them gives kids two different counting jobs on one page.
