Back to School Coloring Pages
Getting ready for a new school year is always exciting, and what better way to celebrate than with fun and creative back to school coloring pages? Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or student, these pages bring joy to the return of routines, learning, and new friendships. From cheerful school buses to smiling pencils, these illustrations help ease the transition into the classroom with a bit of creativity.
These coloring pages are not only entertaining, but they’re also completely free to download and print. Perfect for home or classroom use, each design can be enjoyed by kids of all ages. Whether you need a quick indoor activity or a themed worksheet for the first day of school, these printable sheets are an ideal solution.
Free Printable Back to School Coloring Pages
Our collection of free printable back to school coloring pages includes a wide variety of styles and subjects. You’ll find everything from simple illustrations for younger children to more detailed images for older kids who enjoy a bit more of a challenge. These designs are ideal for welcoming students back after summer break and getting them excited about the school year ahead.
Many of these pages are designed as easy back to school coloring sheets, making them perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners who are just beginning their coloring journey. Each page features bold outlines and familiar school themed elements like books, apples, backpacks, and chalkboards, encouraging children to express themselves through color.
welcome to school coloring page
A cheerful schoolhouse illustration to welcome kids back to school.
welcome back to school coloring page
Fun text and an apple to mark the return to school.
time for school coloring page
A playful reminder that school time has begun.
school materials coloring page
Color classic school tools with bold outlines.
school bus coloring page
A bold and classic school bus ready to go.
kawaii school materials coloring page
Cute supplies make learning more fun.
hello first grade coloring page
A warm welcome to first grade with school fun.
cute kawaii school materials coloring page
Smiling school tools with big eyes and charm.
cartoon school materials coloring page
Adorable stationery characters ready for class.
back to school pencil coloring page
A happy pencil is ready to learn.
uppercase ABC coloring sheet
Color and learn all uppercase letters from A to Z.
lowercase ABC coloring sheet
Practice lowercase letters in a fun way.
back to school materials coloring page
A fun mix of books, apple, pencil, and clock.
back to school apple coloring page
This cool apple is ready for school.
Once you’ve explored the collection, you can print out as many pages as you like and use them for morning work, early finishers, bulletin board decorations, or even personalized classroom crafts. It’s a simple and enjoyable way to engage children in the spirit of going back to school.
Creative Back to School Crafts and Coloring Ideas
Here are some fun and hands on ideas to make the most of your back to school coloring pages:
Make a First Day Banner
Print several coloring sheets and let your child color and string them together into a welcome banner for their study space or classroom.
Create a Custom Notebook Cover
Use a colored sheet as a decorative cover for notebooks or folders. Laminate it for durability and let kids personalize with their names.
DIY Pencil Holders
Wrap a cleaned can with a colored sheet to turn it into a bright, back-to-school pencil holder.
Class Welcome Wall
Have each student color a page and hang them up in the classroom to build a sense of community from day one.
Mini Coloring Book
Staple a few printable pages together and create a mini coloring book as a first-week gift for students.
Name Tag Templates
Use small portions of the coloring sheets to make creative and colorful desk name tags.
Backpack Tags
Laminate and punch a hole through a small colored section to make a fun DIY backpack tag.
Morning Activity Station
Set up a table with printed coloring pages for a calming morning start on the first day.
Class Goals Poster
Let kids decorate a shared sheet and write one goal on it for the school year.
Memory Book Pages
Include a back to school coloring page in a keepsake memory book to document their first week.
Coloring Contest
Host a friendly coloring contest in class and display all entries proudly.
Story Starters
Ask children to color a page and then write a short story about the scene or objects they colored.
Educational Matching Game
Print two sets of coloring sheets, color them differently, and use them to create a fun matching game.
Folder Dividers
Use coloring sheets as customized dividers inside binders or folders.
Time Capsule Add-On
Include a finished coloring page in a time capsule to open at the end of the year.
Bookmarks
Cut and laminate parts of colored pages to make back to school bookmarks.
Home Bulletin Board
Color and display them on a home bulletin board for school-related reminders or inspiration.
Creative Journal Prompts
Let kids pick a coloring page and write a journal entry about what they think is happening in the picture.
Color & Learn Station
Combine coloring time with educational prompts related to letters, numbers, or classroom rules.
Family Craft Time
Enjoy some quality time by coloring together and discussing school excitement as a family.
