November brings long, dark evenings – our November calendar page features a glowing lantern with a small hedgehog nearby and comes with a blank calendar grid your child can fill in themselves. This turns a simple coloring page into a small learning calendar you can reuse every single year – no printed year to worry about.
Why a calendar coloring page is so valuable
Kids learn about time and structure best through play. By filling in the calendar boxes themselves, they practice number order, weekdays, and a first sense of months – while coloring the lantern builds fine motor skills at the same time. Two learning effects in one picture!
Numbering the boxes builds counting & sequencing skills
Learn weekdays and the flow of the month through play
The lantern offers nice, clear areas to color
No printed year – just print it again next time
🖨️ Step by step: printing and using your calendar page
Click "Print Now", black & white works best
Use a real calendar together to write the correct numbers into the boxes
On the wall or fridge, so your child can keep track of the month
Mark special days (birthdays, trips) with a sticker or colored dot
🏮 What makes November special
November is often associated with lantern walks and glowing lights on dark evenings. A nice moment to talk with your child about lights during the dark season, hedgehogs hibernating, and sharing with others while coloring the lantern.
🎨 Creative tip: what to do with the finished page
After coloring and filling in the calendar: laminate it (if you have the means) and use a wipeable marker to mark the days – that way the page can be reused several times a year! ✂️
🎨 Color ideas for the lantern
Yellow and orange for the warm lantern light
Dark blue for the nighttime background
Brown and green for the little hedgehog
Pink and turquoise for an especially cheerful lantern
📅 When this calendar page fits especially well
Perfect for lantern festivals in November
Build the group calendar for the month together
Use it as a family calendar for appointments and special days
A nice activity for the shorter days
Your benefits at PureSketchy:
- No year printed: Reusable every year, never outdated.
- Free to print: Over 500 designs available instantly, no signup.
- Two learning effects: Coloring and calendar understanding in one page.
- Age-appropriate: Clear lines and simple shapes for little hands.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why isn't there a year printed on the calendar?
So you can print and use the page again every year without it becoming outdated.
What age is this calendar page suitable for?
Ideal for preschool and early elementary kids learning numbers and weekdays.
Does the download cost anything?
No, all pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, daycares, and schools.
What pens work best?
Crayons or markers for the lantern, a pen or fine marker for the calendar numbers.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here.