Everyday Object and Play First Words

39 things from playtime and everyday life: a drum, a camera, a present, a ball, an umbrella and more.

Words from play, sport and music

These are the names of objects a child meets in play and in family life: a drum, a camera, a beach ball, an umbrella. They are less predictable than food or clothes, which is exactly why children enjoy them: every page is a small surprise.

A drum, a camera and a trumpet, exactly as they appear inside the books.

A drum, a camera and a trumpet, exactly as they appear inside the books.A drum, a camera and a trumpet, exactly as they appear inside the books.A drum, a camera and a trumpet, exactly as they appear inside the books.

Every object, book by book

Some of these are in your house right now. Color the page, then go and find the real one.

First Coloring Book 13

  • Skateboard
  • Kite
  • Badminton
  • American football
  • Camera
  • Drum
  • Beach ball
  • Sunglasses
  • Beach umbrella
  • Beach hat
  • Globe
  • Present
  • Gamepad

Little Max, Book 1 2

  • Bucket
  • Umbrella

Little Max, Book 2 24

  • Skateboard
  • Rugby ball
  • Soccer ball
  • Beach ball
  • Diving mask
  • Swim ring
  • Surfboard
  • Fishing rod
  • Camera
  • Microphone
  • Drum
  • Trumpet
  • Maracas
  • Tambourine
  • Speakers
  • Small flag
  • Net
  • Briefcase
  • Basket
  • Bunting
  • Anchor
  • Suitcase
  • Compass
  • Barrel

First words

  1. 1

    Color

    Hand the page over and let the child color. One object, thick outlines, nothing else on the sheet to get lost in.

  2. 2

    Say

    Name what is on the page while they work. Cat. A cat says meow. Where are the cat's ears? Nothing to prepare, you already know the words.

  3. 3

    Notice the word

    The word is printed under the picture in hollow letters, so it can be colored too. Point at it, read it out, move on. No drills, no testing.

Where these pages come from

These objects come from all three coloring books, one drawing per page with the word underneath.

Questions Parents Ask

Why include instruments and sports gear?

Because a book of only cats and apples runs out fast. The unusual pages are the ones a child comes back to.

Which objects are in the books?

Skateboard, kite, camera, drum, beach ball, sunglasses, globe, present and gamepad in the First Coloring Book. Book 2 adds a trumpet, maracas, a tambourine, a fishing rod, an anchor, a compass and more.

Are these words too hard for a toddler?

Some are longer than others, and that is fine. Nobody is being tested. Say it once, color it, move on.