Hi, I’m Laila Thompson

I am an illustrator and a teacher at heart. I hold a degree in graphic design and a diploma in early childhood education, and I mix those two skills every day to make coloring pages, craft sheets, and quick worksheets that kids can enjoy in minutes.

Years ago, on a rainy Sunday, my two children grew restless. Our art box was empty, so I opened my old laptop and drew a chunky cat in PowerPoint. The printout hit the table, the crayons came out, and peace returned to the house. Right then, I saw how one simple page could turn a long day around.

I drew ten more sheets and sent them to friends. Their kids asked for farm animals, rockets, ABC tracing, and holiday banners. I kept drawing—late at night, early in the morning, during lunch breaks at my teaching job. I posted each file on a small blog I called KidPrintables.

 

Fast-forward to today:

 

  • Hundreds of PDF files sit in the free library.

  • My designs appear in children’s books and learning apps around the world.

  • Parents, tutors, and teachers in more than forty countries download pages every month.

 

All from that first fat cat.

Why I Make These Pages

  • Bring joy fast — Parents and teachers should spend time with kids, not hunt for supplies. One click, one print, done.
  • Grow skills — Coloring and cutting build fine-motor control and hand-eye coordination. Simple math drills sharpen number sense.
  • Spark ideas — An image of a rocket can lead to talk about the moon; a cut-out mask can turn reading time into a mini play.

Keep reading

Getting kids to sit still and focus on a single activity can be challenging. As a parent, I know the daily challenge of finding activities

Are your kids bored with their usual activities? Do you find yourself searching for fun, creative ways to keep them busy while learning something new?

Does your child love farm animals and creative activities? Goat coloring pages offer the perfect blend of fun and learning for kids of all ages.

Sheep coloring pages bring joy and creativity to children of all ages. These fluffy farm animals capture kids’ hearts with their soft wool and gentle