My Year in 12 Pictures: One Moment for Every Month

Colorful “My Year in 12 Pictures” page with twelve month boxes from January to December and small month pictures, printable

A snowman in January, strawberries in June, a lantern in November – every month has its own moment. On this page, kids draw one picture for each month and end up with their whole year on one sheet.

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What's in the PDFs

Both PDFs, color and coloring, have 1 page with 12 month boxes in four rows. Each box has the month name, a small matching picture (like a carnival mask, Easter egg, ice cream, school cone, or Christmas tree), and a large white drawing space. Print on A4 or US Letter.

At a Glance

Type
Fill-in printable
Age
ages 4+
Pages
1 × A4 + 1 × A4
Time
about 30–45 minutes

📄 What’s on the Pages

Page 1: My Year in 12 Pictures
Twelve boxes from January to December with a little month picture and space for your own drawing.

How it works

1
Print the page at actual size.
2
Go through the year month by month: what happened in January, in February? Photos help.
3
Draw one moment in each box – a trip, a birthday, the first snow, or the first day of school.
4
If you like, add a word or two under each picture.
5
Hang up the finished page or keep it in a keepsake box.

💡 Tips

  • Don't do it all in one sitting – three or four months at a time is plenty for preschoolers.
  • Colored pencils or fine markers fit the small boxes better than chunky crayons.
  • Print on cardstock (65 lb) if you want to hang it up.
  • It also works as a year-long project: fill in one box at the end of each month.

What kids practice

Kids learn the twelve months in order and connect them with seasons and holidays. Remembering experiences trains recall and a sense of time. Drawing in small spaces also trains fine motor skills.

🔄 Variations & Ideas

Year-long companion
Start in January and draw one picture at the end of each month – by New Year's Eve, the page is full.
Month guessing game
One kid points to a picture and the others guess which month it shows.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What if my child can't think of anything for a month?
The little month pictures give ideas: snowman, carnival mask, Easter egg, strawberry, ice cream, or lantern. Weather or a holiday always works too.

How big are the boxes?
Each month box is about the size of a playing card, with a slightly smaller white drawing space – plenty for a colored-pencil picture.

Is the page tied to a certain year?
No, there's no year printed on it, so you can use it again every year.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Jahr in 12 Bildern.