Coloring books have always been popular with kids, but over the years adults have become
more and more involved with coloring. Adult coloring is a huge trend now. But, did you know
that coloring books for adults started in 1970? Many are finding that it is not only fun, but also
a great way to reduce stress.
Sing:
Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree
By the Light of the Silvery Moon By Doris Day (1953)
Song ID:
Bad Bad Leroy Brown
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
Who was known as the Man in Black (Johnny Cash)
Orange Blossom Special by Johnny Cash
Silver Threads and Golden Needles by Springfields (1962)
Discussion:
Why does coloring reduce stress?
The trend to color these days comes from the need to have a creative ritual to distract from
daily stress and electronic overload. Like yoga or origami, coloring is a physical activity that is
meditative. Sometimes it’s good to take a break and just focus on one thing in the moment.
Movement: Direct slow movements to rhythm of song, Pink Panther Theme Song by Henry
Mancini (1963)
Sing the Blues:
Blue Bayou by Linda Ronstadt
Blue Moon by Elvis
Lavender Blue Dilly Dilly
My Blue Heaven by Fats Domino (1953)
Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis
Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino
Facts:
First coloring book aimed at adults was published by Dover Publishing, Inc., and their
first coloring book came out in 1970, “Antique Automobiles.” Other coloring books for adults
continued to be published, “American Wild Flowers,” “The Illuminated Alphabet,” and “Stained
Glass Windows,” “North American Indian Designs.” Most of these are still in print today by
Dover Publishing!