Easter Egg Dressed in Lattice, Clouds and Diamonds

A single large egg fills the page, covered in bands of pattern from top to bottom. The tip has a small scalloped, heart-like shape, followed by plain stripes and a narrow band of crisscross lattice. Below that, a row of small cloud-like flourishes hangs from a thick line, then two wavy ribbons with rounded, leafy bumps run across the middle. The lower section is filled with wide crossing stripes that form tilted squares and diamonds, with a few more scalloped drops hanging along the wavy edge above. The bold outline and roomy shapes make it easy for kids to color inside. Try giving each band its own color family, such as cool blues for the lattice and warm oranges for the waves, then pick bright accents for the little diamonds. It also works well for talking about patterns, stripes, and repeating shapes. Print a few copies so everyone can design their own egg.