Oh my gosh, guess what I found? This map of the 13 colonies that you can print out and color in yourself. I mean, come on, who needs a boring old pre-filled-in map when you can put your own artistic spin on history?
Let’s get colonial, baby
Okay, so before we dive into this coloring extravaganza, let’s take a quick look at the 13 colonies themselves. We’ve got:
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- Maryland
- Virginia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Georgia
Now that we’ve got the basics down, let’s talk about coloring. Personally, I think the best way to approach a coloring project like this is to create a theme for each colony. You could go classic and stick to red, white, and blue for Massachusetts, or you could get wild and go with a neon theme for Georgia.
It’s all up to you, my friend. You are the master of your own 13 colony coloring destiny.
The art of coloring
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “But funny person, I haven’t colored since I was a kid. I don’t even know where to start.” Well have no fear, my friend. I’ve got some tips for you.
- Start with the big areas first. If you’re coloring in Delaware, for example, color in the entire state first before moving on to the smaller details.
- Use different shades of the same color to add depth. For example, you could use a light blue for New Hampshire’s coastline and a darker blue for the water around it.
- Don’t be afraid to mix things up. Who says Virginia can’t be purple? You’re in charge here.
- Take breaks often. Coloring can be exhausting, and you don’t want to burn out before you finish your masterpiece.
With those tips in mind, I have no doubt that your 13 colony map will be the envy of all your friends and family.
Final thoughts
Well folks, that’s all I’ve got on this 13 colony map. I hope you have a great time coloring and learning about history at the same time. And who knows, maybe this will inspire you to create your own coloring book of historical events.
Until next time, keep being funny.
