Cactus Colouring Pages – Print & Go!

Cactus colouring pages are a huge hit at my house! It’s probably because my children know, just as well as my students, how much I love those plants. So if you’re looking for something different to do with your kids (or even just for yourself!), then this post is for you.

Although I have never tried colouring for meditation, I figure trying new things to help reduce stress could be beneficial. After aimlessly scrolling though internet page after internet page, looking for something that I wanted to colour, I decided to just make a picture for myself. Heck, I’ve got the time. And the sharpie.

Colouring to Reduce Stress

After creating several cactus colouring pages, I realized that I was onto something. It was a bit of an ah-ha moment. I was completely and utterly zoned out! Not thinking about online lessons or what to make for dinner, I came to the conclusion that colouring pages CAN actually lower your stress level. Did you know that while your brain is focused on colouring, it cannot be focused on stress? Here’s why that’s important. The amygdala – the fear centre of the brain – gets a chance to stop worrying for a moment.

Try the Zentangle Method with Cactus Colouring Pages

Print the cactus colouring sheet that you want to begin with and sharpen your pencil crayons. The Zentangle method is an incredible approach that focuses on relaxation through drawing. There is so much to learn about creating a “tangle” that I couldn’t do it justice here. To learn more about Zentangle creation and how to become a Certified Zentangle Teacher click here.

Lines Going Everywhere on Cactus Colouring Pages!

Here’s how it works…These hand-drawn cactus colouring sheets can be filled with colours, with lines or with colourful lines! Ha! These cactus colouring pages are perfect for a range of ages. We have been adding colouring to our crazy, busy days and its wonderful. Want to know what a DITL of a Teacher Mama is like? You can read all about a day of distance learning here.

Let’s continue. Young children can colour the cactus plants and pots as is. Older children can fill the shapes with lines of all kinds: curvy, zigzag, dashed and more! I have tried shading them with a gradient using colouring pencils and the results were stunning.

Develop Skills with Colouring Pages

I’m sure you’re with me on this one: Colouring pages are an excellent activity for fine motor development in young children. Believe it or not, these cactus colouring pages we are hit with my children. After a busy day of distance learning, colouring seems to be an activity that bring us together as a family.

Pick 3 Colouring Game

Try the “Pick 3” colouring game with the cactus colouring pages. The way to play is simple. First, print off two copies of the same page. Second, lay out all the colour choices in markers, crayons or pencil crayons. Third, the youngest player chooses three markers without looking. Then the other player chooses their three markers without looking. Last, both players colour their page with the colour they picked. Want to know who wins? That’s up to you to decide.

Print & Go Cactus Colouring Pages

Finally, if you’re looking for a new way to reduce stress why not try cactus coloring pages? It’s easy. Simply print the cactus colouring pages that you like. Collect the colouring tool of your choice. Listen to a music playlist or a podcast. Get started! Your amygdala will thank you.

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