Lollipop
Toddler · 2–3A big round lollipop on a stick — a sweet, simple page for little ones. Color the candy any bright color you like! It is a fun way to talk about treats we enjoy sometimes and the circle shape. Print it on A4 or US Letter, or color it online with tap-to-fill.
A spiral on a stick
A lollipop is a circle on a straight line, and the spiral inside the circle is the interesting part — it is a single continuous curve that winds inwards, and following it with a finger from the outside to the centre is a genuinely absorbing thing for a three-year-old to do before colouring anything.
Spirals are also good for pre-writing. The continuous winding movement is the same control that letters like e, s and g need, and tracing one is more fun than tracing a letter.
Colouring the swirl
The classic lollipop alternates two colours around the spiral, and attempting that on this page is harder than it looks — the bands curve, so a child has to follow the shape rather than colour in straight lines. It is a good challenge for a five or six-year-old.
Frequently asked questions
- How does a spiral help with handwriting?
- It practises continuous curved movement without lifting the pencil, which is exactly what the rounded letters need. Children will trace a spiral far longer than they will practise a letter.
- What age is this page for?
- Two to six. The whole sweet can be one colour for a toddler, or an alternating swirl for an older child.