November Coloring Pages and Autumn Activity Ideas

If you’re confident that the site you’re planning to download your coloring sheet from is safe, you need to consider quality. Does this November coloring page spell out the word of the name of the month in a way that kids can learn it? Does it have the features I want my kids to color and discuss? Is the illustration well done? If all you need is a cute, giant turkey coloring page for your two-year-old to scribble on for Thanksgiving Day, these probably aren’t major concerns. In that case, any old page will do. But if you’re looking for a coloring sheet that leaves kids with a more thoughtful or in-depth experience, take a moment to asses quality and content because many free printable pages are lower quality copies of clipart or hastily created designs.

Is this page copyright protected?

Oftentimes free coloring pages or activity sheets contain images and pictures that are trademarked or under copyright protection by someone other than the person who is offering it for free. In other words, it’s stolen. If you’re getting free Star Wars, Transformers, or Barbie coloring pages from random sites or free page mills, they’re probably in violation of intellectual property law. (Watch out for fake Pokémon coloring books, too, even on Amazon!) While that may not have any impact on you personally, it is an ethical consideration that not everyone is okay with. Having had my own work stolen and sold by IP pirates, I take extra measures to ensure I’m not encouraging that behavior by violating the rights of others.

You can also purchase sets of coloring pages that include a page for November and all its autumn glory. Like free coloring pages, you get all the benefits of instant satisfaction (because toddlers and preschoolers are not known for their patience, am I right?) and being able to print the page as many times as you like. But of course, there is the cost factor, and many people don’t like to pay for something they feel they can get for free. But before you assume a coloring page is a coloring page, here are some benefits of paid pages to consider as well.

Safety and Security

Sometimes the internet is scarier than anything you saw on Halloween. How embarrassing and frustrating would it be to inadvertently download malware onto your computer simply because you wanted to avoid spending a few dollars on November coloring pages (or Thanksgiving, or Halloween, etc.)? Believe me, I’ve been there. It leaves you feeling like a turkey. Buying download and print coloring page sets from a quality-controlled site like Etsy, Teacherspayteachers.com, or reputable and well-established websites (like this one you’re on right now!) helps protect you from the darker side of the web for less than the cost of a pumpkin spice latte.

Getting More Than You Paid For

Generally, you won’t be buying a single November coloring page or activity sheet – you’ll be getting a full coloring sheet set. For example, if you choose to purchase my Robots: Months of the Year Coloring Pages [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1397392504/robot-coloring-pages-months-of-the-year] you’ll get cute coloring pages for all twelve months of the year, not just November. That means your kids will get an opportunity to learn about the months and practice writing the names of the months on every sheet. Plus, as of this writing, this is the only months of the year coloring page set that I’m aware of that features adorable robots – a huge bonus if you’ve got a kid who’s crazy about robots! You can print those pages as many times as you want or for as many kids as you want for coloring fun from autumn through next summer.

Supporting Thoughtful Niche Creators

Larger companies that mass produce coloring sheet sets cater to the general needs of the public, but small, independent creators focus on the perfect blend of theme and lesson that’s just right for a smaller subset of kids. When you spend a few dollars for November coloring pages or whatever else is the flavor of the month for your kids, you’re supporting the thoughtful efforts of creators who take the time and effort to make targeted coloring page or activity sheet sets that include pictures that are in your kiddo’s Goldie Locks zone – just right. If you need to learn the months of the year and your kids love robots, well, voila! The internet provides. Chances are that no matter how obscure your desire, there’s a match made in heaven for you by an independent creator.

Aside from coloring sheet instant downloads, your other option is to buy a traditional coloring book. If you don’t have easy access to a printer or you want to send November coloring pages as a physical gift, the traditional route is probably the way to go. It may seem obvious that there are two ways to do it, but be sure to consider each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks before deciding which way to go.

Go to a Store

Um….yep. Bundle up the kids, get their shoes on (or not), strap them into a car, and drive to the dollar store or mega mart or whatever. While you’re there, you’ll spend $200 on other stuff you didn’t realize you needed (I’m looking at you, Target). That makes for a pretty expensive $3.99 coloring book, not to mention the time and effort (and gas money…sheesh). On the plus side, you get to feel all the pages in advance to make sure the pictures are exactly the type you want in your coloring pages. If you don’t want the hassle, don’t worry. There’s always the internet!

Order Online

Ahhh, the satisfaction of two day delivery! Although it does seem that Amazon’s new standard isn’t two days anymore, but who’s counting? Either way, you have to keep your 4-year-old waiting for their autumn themed coloring sheet set. And what happens when your coloring book arrives and it’s not everything you thought it would be? The disappointment is palpable. And since it’s a book, you might not be able to return it. At least you avoided a trip to the store and all its drama (and extra spending).