Back to school coloring pages are the perfect mix of fun and comfort as kids gear up for a new school year. There’s just something about coloring in a giant yellow bus or a pile of pencils that makes the whole “back to school” thing feel way less scary. It’s also a sneaky way to keep kids busy while we try to figure out where last year’s lunchboxes disappeared to (probably under a bed somewhere).
We like how back to school coloring pages can capture all the little things kids instantly recognize – backpacks, chalkboards, notebooks, even apples for the teacher. They’re cheerful, easy to dive into, and a good reminder that school isn’t just about homework and tests, but also about friends, new adventures, and maybe even the thrill of fresh markers that actually still work (for at least a week, anyway).
Free Printable Back to School Coloring Pages
Free printable back to school coloring pages are ready to go as clean PDFs that print fast and look sharp. We keep it simple: open, print, color. Each page fits US Letter and A4. No odd margins. Bold outlines. Easy spaces to fill. Great for a quick calm moment before homework hits.
We packed in the classics kids recognize in a blink—buses, backpacks, pencils, lockers, books, even the lunchbox hero. There are super easy sheets for little hands and more detailed ones for older kids. Perfect for morning bins, early finishers, or a quiet ten minutes after school. Handy for car rides and open house nights, too. And yes, those crayons will survive the week (we’re optimistic).
Welcome to School Coloring Page
A fun page to celebrate the first school day.
Welcome Back To School Coloring Page
Kids returning to school with smiles and excitement to learn.
Yellow School Bus Coloring Page
A bright school bus ready to take children on their journey.
Back To School Pencil Drawing Page
A big pencil design perfect for coloring back-to-school themes.
School Desk Coloring Page
A classroom desk with books and supplies ready for students.
School Teacher And Students Coloring Page
Teacher and students happily learning together in class.
School Lunchbox Coloring Page
A lunchbox filled with tasty food waiting for school lunchtime.
Let’s Go To School Coloring Page
Children walking to school, full of joy and energy.
Happy School Friends Coloring Page
Best friends enjoying their school day together.
School Backpack Coloring Page
A backpack packed with supplies for a new school day.
Back To School Blackboard Coloring Page
A chalkboard with fun school doodles to color.
First Grade Hello Coloring Page
A cheerful design to celebrate starting first grade.
Back To School Crayons Coloring Page
A box of crayons ready for colorful creativity.
Cute Ruler And Eraser Coloring Page
Smiling ruler and eraser characters for kids to color.
Open Book Coloring Page
An open book waiting to be filled with imagination.
Classroom Materials Coloring Page
Essential school supplies illustrated for coloring fun.
Cartoon Classroom Materials Coloring Page
Playful cartoon versions of pencils, rulers, and crayons.
School Apple Coloring Page
A shiny apple symbolizing learning and school spirit.
Kawaii Classroom Supplies Coloring Page
Cute supplies with happy faces in kawaii style.
School is Cool Coloring Page
Pens, paper, and school tools drawn for coloring.
Back To School Chalkboard Coloring Page
A chalkboard with letters and numbers to color.
Capital Letters ABC Coloring Sheet
Big alphabet letters for coloring practice and fun.
Small Letters ABC Coloring Sheet
Lowercase alphabet letters designed for easy coloring.
Creative Back to School Crafts and Coloring Ideas
Back to school coloring pages don’t have to stop at crayons and markers. With a little imagination, those sheets can turn into useful crafts, decorations, or even keepsakes kids will look back on later. Some of these projects are quick wins, while others turn into bigger activities perfect for weekends or classroom fun.
- Locker Décor: Cut and laminate pages to hang inside lockers. Instant color in an otherwise gray space.
- Schedule Covers: Slip a finished page over a weekly schedule or chore chart for a personalized look.
- Pencil Toppers: Roll up small colored cutouts and tape them to the top of pencils for fun classroom flair.
- Homework Box: Wrap a shoebox with a finished page and turn it into a homework-in, homework-out station.
- Lunch Notes: Cut out little figures, write short notes on the back, and slip them into lunchboxes as surprises.
- Ruler Sleeves: Laminate a narrow strip of a page, fold it, and slide it over the edge of a ruler.
- Classroom Door Sign: Put together a few colored sheets and create a bright welcome sign for the teacher’s door.
- Desk Mats: Place a laminated page under clear contact paper for a colorful, wipeable mat.
- Calendar Inserts: Use finished sheets as monthly dividers or backdrops for school calendars.
- Reading Corner Art: Frame a few colored pages and hang them above a cozy reading nook.
- Grade Level Collage: Have kids in the same class add their sheets together for one big “We’re in 3rd Grade!” wall collage.
- Homework Passes: Use small sections of a page as creative “homework pass” tickets for teachers to hand out.
- Classroom Currency: Turn colored cutouts into pretend money for classroom games or rewards.
- Hall Passes: Laminate larger pieces and write “Bathroom” or “Library” on them for practical school use.
- Binder Edge Strips: Cut and tape colored strips along binder edges for quick subject identification.
- Clip Magnets: Glue finished sheets onto clothespins with magnets on the back to hold school papers.
- Table Place Cards: Use smaller colored pieces as name cards for group projects or parties.
- Class Puzzle Poster: Cut one large page into puzzle shapes, have each child color a piece, then reassemble on the wall.
- Report Cover Pages: Slip a finished sheet into the front of a report binder for a more cheerful look.
- Year-End Swap: Save colored sheets and trade them among classmates at the end of the school year.
