Open Umbrella
An open umbrella with eight segments and a curved handle.
A large, open umbrella stands right in the middle of the page. It's shown from slightly below, the way you'd see it while holding it over your head.
The umbrella canopy is divided into eight segments. Curved lines run from the tip outward to the wavy bottom edge, where a small ball sits at the end of each point. A small knob tops the very tip, and the straight handle ends in a curved crook, like a walking cane, with a small collar where it meets the canopy. Large, smooth areas open up between the ribs, and there's no rain, no puddles, and nothing else in the picture.
Coloring ideas
- A different color for each of the eight segments to build a colorful pattern
- A single color like red, blue, or yellow for a calmer look
- A brown or black handle with a lighter collar
Thanks to its large, clearly separated shapes and simple outline, this picture works well for young children from about 3 years old who are just starting out with crayons. The eight segments are also handy for counting: how many colors would you need if every panel looked different?
It fits nicely with an autumn or rainy-weather theme at kindergarten, can be part of a small weather project, or simply give kids something calm to color on a wet afternoon.
