The weather cools down, the leaves change colors, and school supplies come out — welcome to our September coloring pages!
We’ve got tons of September printable coloring pages that are perfect for celebrating this beautiful fall season while getting creative at the same time. These September pages include both autumn scenes as well as some fun ones focused on all things back-to-school (from apple picking to backpacks!).
Whether you’re looking for cool-toned art projects during quiet time or want an easy addition to your homeschool routine, check them out below! Print them off and get ready to have some colorful fun.
Free Printable September Coloring Pages
All you need to do now is pick out some of these awesome September free printable coloring pages and download/print them! Then sit back and relax as you watch your little ones color away using their favorite colors (crayons, markers, colored pencils)!
There are all kinds of cute things featured on these printable coloring pages from apples and autumn leaves to cozy sweaters and school buses… Oh, don’t forget about those adorable squirrels either!! We’re sure they will be one of your child’s favorites too. Some of them might look super-simple which is great for your little ones, but there are plenty that feature tons of details – perfect for older kiddos who want just a little extra challenge!
How to Color September Coloring Pages
Since there are elements from both the summer and autumn season, you can pick up on different tones to depict each scene. From warm yellows, oranges, and reds to deep browns, these are some of our favorite colors when creating a September-themed page. If you’re going for specific items such as falling leaves, apples, or pumpkins, use these shades of orange, brown, and red.
When trying out fall themed coloring pages featuring woodland creatures or landscapes, consider adding a few accents of olive green or dark green. This will help you differentiate those plants and trees that haven’t turned colors just yet. For back-to-school coloring pages, go with brighter colors — red, blue, yellow, green, or even purple! We love making colorful backpacks, pencils, and other things associated with school life. There’s no need to recreate actual supplies since anything goes here!
Use September’s weather as inspiration. I’ve drawn everything from pale blue (clear sky) to soft gray (cloudy day), then darker shades of blue (rainy day). Add some color to your September coloring page by using a yellow raincoat or colorful umbrella against a gray background.
Nature pages have many opportunities to play with colors. Apples come in reds, greens or yellows. Leaves could just stay green but why not try adding in some gold or orange? Maybe a little rusty red. And don’t forget mushrooms! Flowers, squirrels… anything that has smaller details allows me to add extra color if needed without getting overwhelmed with all of it at once.
If you’re coloring September nature scenes, consider how much detail you’d like to add to your picture. Colored pencils allow us to add small details easily, they offer great range of color tones and allow smooth transitions between those shades. If you want bright pops of colors use crayons instead. They might look basic but when used properly, they make nice big shapes on paper and can be combined with other mediums like markers for bolder, brighter colors.
You don’t have to worry about making the leaves pink, or the school bus blue, or the umbrella rainbow-colored. Just pick the colors that you like best for these September coloring pages and create your very own September pictures!
