Printable May Coloring Calendar

Spring is in full swing, and this Printable May Coloring Calendar is a fun way for kids to welcome the month. With flowers blooming, school activities filling the schedule, and family celebrations popping up, this calendar gives children a creative way to keep track of special days.

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May is full of cheerful themes that make this calendar especially fun to use. Children can decorate it with flowers, butterflies, sunshine, kites, rainbows, and other signs of spring. It is also a great time to talk about holidays and seasonal changes as they fill in the month.

Supplies

• White paper
• Printer
• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
• Pencil for writing in special dates

Instructions

1. Print the May coloring calendar pattern below.
2. Invite each child to color and decorate the calendar using their favorite spring colors.
3. Help them write in important family dates, holidays, birthdays, school events, or other special occasions.
4. Display the finished calendar on the refrigerator, a bulletin board, or in a homework area so it can be used all month long.

Fun Facts

• May is named after Maia, a Roman goddess connected with growth and springtime.
• In many places, May is known for flowers, warmer weather, and outdoor celebrations.
• May Day, celebrated on May 1, has long been associated with flowers, baskets, and spring festivals.
• Mother’s Day in the United States is celebrated in May, making it a perfect month for handmade gifts and cards.
• Memorial Day, observed in the United States in late May, is a time to remember and honor those who served in the military.

Important Days in May

• May 1: May Day
• May 5: Cinco de Mayo
• Second Sunday in May: Mother’s Day in the United States
• Third Saturday in May: Armed Forces Day
• Monday before May 25: Victoria Day in Canada
• Last Monday in May: Memorial Day in the United States

Patterns, Templates and Printables

Click on the pattern below to open it in a new window and print it in the correct size.