ColorNest
Witches riding broomsticks appear in European folklore going back to the 1400s. Early brooms were made from bundled twigs tied to a wooden handle, much like the broom in this picture. The full moon has long been linked to Halloween because it provides natural light on the darkest nights of autumn — a full moon falling exactly on October 31 is actually quite rare, happening only a few times per century.
Coloring ideas: dress the witch in classic black robes and hat, or try something unexpected like a deep purple gown with a teal hat brim. Color the large moon a warm golden yellow, and add a thin ring of pale orange around it to suggest moonlight. Make the bats dark grey rather than pure black so they stand out against the sky, and try a deep navy or indigo background on the open sky areas.
For younger kids, start with the big moon circle and the witch's hat — both are large simple shapes. Older kids can add detail by giving the buckle on the hat a different color and coloring the broom bristles in alternating shades of brown and tan.
