All 22 pages here spell out “MAY” — this is a month-title set, not a flower or garden collection on its own, though flowers are the most common decoration. Nine pages frame the word with flowers, seven show kids dancing around a ribbon-wrapped maypole for May Day, and six pair the lettering with a character or activity like a gardening rabbit or a letter-tracing exercise. Every page is black and white on US Letter, downloads as a free PDF, and needs no signup.
The maypole pages are worth knowing about specifically: May Day (May 1st) is traditionally marked with a dance around a tall pole hung with ribbons, and seven pages here show exactly that — kids holding ribbons as they circle the pole, plus a couple of “May Day” banner pages. It’s a real, centuries-old tradition, not an invented theme.
What’s in this collection
Nine flower-lettering pages, seven maypole and May Day pages, and six character-and-activity pages — 22 in total, in the grid below. Each has its own Download PDF and Print button, so you can take one page instead of the whole set.
MAY framed with flowers
Nine pages spell out “MAY” surrounded by flowers — smiling personified blossoms, a flower mandala, sunflowers, or a wreath with “May 1” written inside it.
Maypole and May Day scenes
Seven pages show the traditional May Day dance: kids holding colored ribbons as they circle a tall pole, plus a couple of “May Day” banner pages with balloons and flags.
Lettering with a character or activity
Six pages pair the word with something extra — a gnome-like character, a rabbit gardening, letters shaped from fish and octopus bodies, and a letter-tracing page with boxes for practicing “M,” “A” and “Y.”
How to print these
Every page is US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), pure black and white, with the drawing inside the printable margin. Plain copy paper is fine; choose “Fit to page” if your printer asks.
FAQ
How many May coloring pages are here?
22 free pages, all spelling out “MAY”: 9 framed with flowers, 7 with a maypole or May Day scene, and 6 paired with a character or activity.
What is the maypole dance?
A traditional May Day (May 1st) activity where people hold ribbons attached to a tall pole and dance in a circle, weaving the ribbons around it. Seven pages in this set show that scene.
Is there a letter-tracing page?
Yes, one page has boxes for practicing the letters “M,” “A” and “Y” alongside small flower and bee drawings.
Do I need a color printer?
No. Every page prints in black and white; the color comes from your crayons or pencils.
For more month-title pages, the July coloring pages follow the same format, and for more spring content, check the spring coloring pages.