Free Coloring Pages, Worksheets and Family Activities
Enjoy these engaging activities about the Hmong culture, history and art. Come back each week for new activities.
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- COLORING PAGES -
Hmong Inspired Coloring Book
Talk about the beautiful Hmong culture depicted in this charming color book created by artist Gao Shua. Please support Gao by purchasing a hard copy.
Hmong Textile Coloring Pages
Color these pages and discuss the art of paj ntaub.
Story Cloth Coloring Page
Enjoy adding color to these story cloth inspired coloring pages. Spend time reflecting on the stories of each page:
- Who are the different characters in the story?
- What is happening?
- Imagine using thread and needle instead of color crayons. How would that experience be different?
Thank you to Hayley Vang for inspiring this coloring page with her painted story cloth jacket.
Also, thank you to Cha Yang for sharing your Children Book Paj Ntaub with us! It took her 10 years to stitch this and it will now be soon published. We cannot wait!
Batik Skirt Coloring Page
Use this coloring page to learn about the art of batik and paj ntaub. Reflect on what the symbols mean and the hard work to make such a piece of wearable art.
Learn more about Hmong paj ntaub symbols or visit our Partners in Action exhibit.
Zaub (Hmong Greens) Coloring Page
If Hmong greens (Zaub) could talk, what would they say? Use the coloring page with your kids and fill in the message bubbles! Together as a family, draw other Hmong Zaub such as Zaub Paj (Zh-ao Pa).
Thanks to Everything Hmong’s Youtube video: Learn Vegtables for inspiring us with different Hmong Zaub. Encourage your kids to eat and learn about their Hmong vegtables.
Hmong New Year – 1
We’re sure everyone may miss the enjoyable events at Hmong New Year. It’s one of the times we can wear our cultural clothing, play pov pob, and possibly meet a special someone. Luckily, the community can still celebrate with one another virtually.
Thank you to artist Tou Yia Xiong (Instagram: @tyxdraws) sharing this piece of art with everyone.
Hmong New Year – 2
It’s unfortunate we cannot go to the Hmong New Year and enjoy a tray of Hmong sausage and purple sticky rice. We hope everyone can safely enjoy the festive food at home during Thanksgiving Day by gathering with their love ones! Keep the kids entertained with coloring sheets made by Hmong artists.
Thank you to artist Padah Vang (Instagram: @padahdraws ) for sharing this coloring page with us.
Tiger Folktale
“In Hmong folktales, the Tiger is always cunning and mischievous. Stealing and taking what is not his. Tigers also devour what we love most” – Bob Xiong
Thank you to artist Bob Xiong (Instagram:@bx_photographe, @bob_dabuilda) with us!
Rainy Day – Color By Numbers
“Nyob Zoo Os!” What’s your rainy experience like? Do you get to hold a giant lily pad over your head too? We’re sure the kids would love to hold those instead of umbrellas!
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Washing Clothes in the River
Enjoy coloring this beautiful piece by Belle Moua. Reflect on how we wash clothes. What might washing clothes been like for Hmong elders back in their home country?
Grow your own plant
Do you know what it takes to grow your own plant? The Hmong people have always been farmers and take pride in their plants. Grow your own plant in this fun activity.
This activity was created by Mina Lor (@mungbeanmina)
The Farmer’s Daughter
Color this beautiful portrait of a Hmong farmer picking crops. Spend time reflecting on your own connection with food. Who are the farmers that made it possible?
This coloring page was created by Mina Lor (@mungbeanmina)
Hmong Hats
Style your own Hmong hats with these easy cut and assemble crafts. Add your own embellishments!
- WORKSHEETS AND ACTIVITIES -
We Are Water Activity Book
As a supplement to our 2021 “We Are Water” program, this activity book encourages families to discuss water related stories.
Thank you to Sor Her for contributing his artwork to this book.
Thank you to Doug Hulcher and Minors Asia for sharing their photo of children at the Ban Vinai Refugee Camp. Check out more of their work and photos: https://minorsasia.org/
Finger Puppets
How would you sing this in Hmong: “Mommy finger Mommy finger where are you?”
Color and cut the finger puppets to practice the formal way of addressing your family members in Hmong.
Color Scavenger Hunt
Do you know your colors in Hmong? Practice your Hmong colors by finding objects around your home.
Capture Family Stories
With your kids, share your family stories or interview an elder about the Secret War or watch Hmong Museum interviews of Special Guerilla Unit Veterans.
Use this worksheet to have kids reflect on the story by drawing a picture.
Reflection questions to ask about the picture:
- Tell me about who is in the picture
- What is happening in the picture?
- How is the person feeling in this picture?
- Why did they feel this way?
Thanks to this WI Vets Museum activity for inspiring this great activity!
Hmong Jeopardy
Test your knowledge about Hmong history, politics, art & culture, and the Secret War in this fun game.
This game can be played with single players or teams.
Shadow Puppets
Do your parents or elders always start a dab neeg with “Long, long ago?” Continue to pass down important Hmong folklore (dab neeg) to your children.
Cut then tape the characters onto a stick, and play out a dab neeg with your kids!
Animal Flashcard
Learn how to say the different animals by coloring and cutting these fun flashcards. Make your own cards to add to the collection or watch a YouTube Learn Animals video.
Word Puzzles
Teach your kids how to read Hmong with these fun word puzzles.
- Cut along the dotted lines to create the puzzle pieces
- Say the word you are trying to teach them, like “Hlub.”
- Then have them try to piece the puzzle together to spell out “Hlub”
- Pronounce “Hlub” a couple more times, so they can figure out the puzzle!
Use these to write and color your own Hmong words!
Khaws Txwv (Hmong “Jacks”)
Did you know there’a Hmong “Jacks” game? Learn this simple game that only requires 5 pebbles to play.
Activity Credit: Txiabneeb Vaj
Design a T-shirt
How do you show your pride? In this creative exercise, students discuss what makes them proud to be Hmong, then use the template to design a t-shirt to highlight what makes them proud.
See how some Hmong express their pride in this Collection on Hmong Tattoos
Water Maze
Have fun and learn some Hmong with this maze created by Mina Lor!
“Ntxawg (Ger) is headed to the pas dej (lake) to nuv ntses (go fishing). Help him get there!”
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Water Maze
Another fun water-related maze from artist Mina Lor.
“Tub (Tou) went to get water for his family, but he can’t remember how to get back. Help him return home [tsev] from the river [tus dej]!”
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Plant Bingo
Looking for a fun way to teach your kids vegetables and Hmong? Print out the cards and board template to make your own bingo game.
Thanks to artist Mina Lor for creating this fun activity: Follow Mina Lor on Instagram
