Back to School Coloring Pages
Back to school season is one of the most exciting times of year and these Back to School Coloring Pages are the perfect way to celebrate it. This collection of 10 free printable sheets is packed with all the classic back to school scenes kids love.
Whether your little one is heading to school for the very first time or just getting back into the routine after a long summer, these pages are a great way to get them feeling excited, calm, and ready for the year ahead.
All pages are completely free, ready to download, and no sign-up needed!
What’s Inside the Back to School Coloring Pages
This set includes 10 unique coloring sheets, each featuring a fun and familiar back to school scene. Here is a peek at what kids will find inside:
- Welcome to School — a cheerful welcome scene perfect for the very first day
- School Bus — every kid’s favorite part of the first day of school
- School Bag — a classic backpack packed and ready to go
- Box of Crayons — a colorful crayon box that is just begging to be colored in
- Globe Model — a fun classroom globe for little learners who love to explore
- School Snacks — everyone’s favorite part of the school day
- Pile of Books — a towering stack of books for kids who love to read
- Notebooks — fresh notebooks ready for a brand new school year
- Teacher — a sweet tribute to the amazing teachers who make school so special
The bold outlines and fun familiar designs make these sheets perfect for younger kids heading into preschool and kindergarten, while the detailed scenes give older children plenty of space to get creative with their coloring.
How to Download and Start Coloring
These are high-res PDFs that print perfectly on standard US letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches). Just grab your crayons or fire up your favorite digital coloring app and it is super simple to get started!
If You Want to Print:
- Click the design you want and it will open in a new tab.
- Save it to your device or print it directly from your browser.
- Get your crayons, markers, or colored pencils and have fun!
If You Prefer Digital Coloring:
- Click the image to open the PDF.
- Download it to your tablet or computer.
- Open it in a coloring app. Procreate, GoodNotes, and Adobe Fresco are all great options.
New to digital coloring? Check out this beginner’s guide to using Procreate! or Watch this quick GoodNotes tutorial!
Free Back to School Coloring Pages
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Fun Ways to Use These Back to School Coloring Pages
Want to get even more out of these free printables? Here are some great ideas:
- First day of school warmup – Print one out the night before and let your child color it as a calm and fun activity to get them feeling excited and ready for the big day
- Classroom activity – Teachers will love having these on hand for the first week of school while getting the class settled and organized. Kids can color independently while the register is taken and supplies are sorted
- Morning routine – Use a coloring page as a fun reward for getting up and ready on time. Works like a charm for the “I don’t want to get dressed” crowd!
- Rainy afternoon activity – Keep a few printed and ready for afternoons when kids need something to do after school but are not quite ready to tackle homework yet
- First day of school countdown – Print one page per day in the week leading up to school and let kids color one each day as a fun countdown activity
Who Will Enjoy This Pack
These Back to School Coloring Pages are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and kids of all ages heading back to school. Parents will love using them as a first day of school activity, or a calm after-school wind-down printable. Teachers will find them perfect for the first week of school, a classroom coloring center, or a quiet independent activity while the class gets settled at the start of the year.
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All coloring pages are for personal use only so color, craft, and enjoy to your heart’s content at home or in the classroom, just please don’t use them for commercial purposes.
