Coloring Page: Child Writing New Year's Wishes

Smiling child sitting on a stool at a table writing with a pencil on a blank sheet, five stars beside it – coloring page to print

What do you wish for in the New Year? The child on this New Year's coloring page is writing it down right now. Big round kawaii shapes make coloring super easy. Print it for free and draw your own wish list on the paper!

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Why this page is perfect for little ones

A child with big eyes and a wide smile sits on a round stool at a table. With a pencil in hand, the child writes on a sheet that's still completely blank. Five little stars lie to the right. The lines are thick and the spaces big – just right for kids from age 2.

πŸ–¨οΈ Step by Step: How to Print It Best

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Open the image
Click β€œPrint” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
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Choose portrait
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to β€œFit to page” – the picture fits the sheet perfectly.
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Pick your paper
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
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Color & display
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished picture a spot on the fridge!

Why do we write down wishes for the New Year?

The turn of the year is a great time to think: what would I like to learn or try in the New Year? These ideas are called New Year's resolutions. The month of January is named after the Roman god Janus, who had two faces – one looking back and one looking ahead. That's exactly what we do at New Year's: remember the old year and look forward to the next one. Little kids can simply draw their wishes while a grown-up writes the words.

Ideas with the wish picture

Draw your own wish on the blank paper – like learning to ride a bike or visiting a farm. Save the page and check next December which wishes came true.

Color ideas for the wish picture

Bright, happy colors suit the kawaii style.

⭐ Golden stars
Yellow stars sparkle next to the wish list.
πŸͺ‘ Wooden table
Light brown for the table and stool feels cozy.
πŸ‘• Favorite sweater
Let the child wear your favorite color.
πŸ“„ Colorful paper
Color the sheet light blue or pink before drawing on it.
πŸ’‘ Coloring Tip: Fill big areas like the table and sweater with a chunky crayon in small circles – the color will come out nice and even.

When to use this coloring page

A calm page for the days between the holidays.

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New Year's Eve afternoon
Color and dream up wishes before the evening.
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Circle time
A starting point to talk about wishes.
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Wish box
Color it, tuck it in a box and open it later.
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With grandparents
Color together and share your wishes.

Wishes and resolutions in a nutshell

Little facts about New Year's wishes.

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The god Janus

January is named after him.

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Two faces

Janus looks back and ahead.

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January 1

The Romans already started the year then.

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Draw, don't write

Little kids can draw their wishes.

More wishes and resolutions to color

The Wishes & Resolutions group has a shooting star, a jar of good wishes, a time capsule and more.

Your Benefits at PureSketchy:

  • Big spaces: Perfect for little hands.
  • Own ideas: The blank paper invites more drawing.
  • Naming wishes: Kids learn to talk about goals.
  • Cute style: Kawaii faces spread good cheer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What age is this coloring page for?
Ideal for kids about 2 to 4: thick lines, big spaces and only the little stars as details.

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?
Chunky crayons and jumbo colored pencils fit small hands well.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Wunschzettel.