How Does Colouring Help Music Lessons? Before, or during, a music lesson with primary age students we often include colouring. In face colouring is a main part of the Dragon Stories and Monthly Challenges . It plays a significant role in the Let's Play series . This is a vital part of the music lesson and of homework and we encourage parents to engage with their children in these activities. You can get extra gems for it too :) The small muscles in your hands are responsible