From the first cock-a-doodle-doo to moonlight in the barn – this day on the farm coloring page tells the story of farm life in four scenes. Print the free printable, number the boxes and color your own farm timeline!
Why Kids Love This Farm Timeline
This page is a coloring sheet and a learning activity in one: four panels are linked by curved arrows, and each has an empty box below for the right number. In the first scene, a rooster crows on a fence post as the sun rises behind the barn. Next, a farmer in a hat feeds hay to his cows, and then a tractor plows the field. In the last panel, a cow, a pig, sheep and chickens are fast asleep while the moon and stars shine through the window.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the picture fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished picture a spot on the fridge!
What a Farm Day Looks Like
On a farm, the day often starts at sunrise – and the rooster doesn’t just crow in the morning, he crows during the day too. First the animals get fed: cows eat grass, hay and silage and drink lots of water. Then it’s off to the fields, where a tractor pulls a plow to loosen the soil before planting. In the evening the animals settle down, and chickens like to sleep up high on a perch. Since animals need care every single day, farmers hardly ever get a day off.
Ideas for Your Finished Timeline
Cut the four scenes apart, shuffle them and challenge a friend to put them back in order. In class, students can write one sentence for each panel and turn the page into their own picture story.
Color Ideas for Your Farm Day
Use color to show how the light changes from morning to night.
Make the first sky glow pink and orange as the sun comes up.
Feeding time and plowing get a clear, bright blue sky.
Color the barn window dark blue and keep the moon and stars yellow.
For a fun twist, color each panel in just one color.
Great Times for This Coloring Page
This timeline shines in the classroom and for learning at home.
Great for a farm unit or a lesson on daily routines.
The empty boxes turn it into an ordering activity.
Use it as a starter for a short picture story.
A good follow-up after visiting a real farm.
Quick Facts About a Farm Day
Each of the four scenes has something to teach.
Roosters crow during the day, not just at dawn.
Cows drink lots of water with their grass and hay.
A plow loosens the soil before seeds go in.
Chickens like to sleep up high on a perch.
More Farm Life Coloring Pages
Explore our Farm Life & Jobs group for more farm scenes, from a campfire night to a farm holiday.
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Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Time concepts: Kids sort morning, daytime and night.
- Logical thinking: Figuring out the order is part of the fun.
- Storytelling: Four panels make a ready-made story.
- Farm knowledge: Daily farm life becomes easy to picture.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
This page is made for kids 9 and up: four detailed scenes with animals, buildings and furrows take patience, and the sequencing task fits elementary school.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Sharp colored pencils are best for the details; write the numbers in the boxes with a pencil or fine-liner.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Ein Tag auf dem Bauernhof.