Create back to school memories with this collection of 25 super-cute back-to-school coloring pages for kids.
Hello coloring friends!
It’s that time of year again – time to start setting alarm clocks and packing lunch boxes and book bags.
Back to school time is such an exciting time of new beginnings for kids, and what better way to lean into that excitement than with some fun back to school coloring pages!
These cute coloring sheets cover all of the joys of returning to school, including the first day of school!
We included some first day of school signs that kids can color themselves for each grade in preschool and elementary school (from pre-k to 5th grade). Use these for you first day of school pictures!
This is a big collection of coloring sheets, so be sure to see them all and click the download button on the wants you want! Also, you can save the PDF for later, or print and color right away.
Happy coloring!
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Cute Back to School Coloring Pages
Get ready for fun during this exciting time of year with these adorable back-to-school coloring sheets. The coloring pages below are full of friendly faces that are sure to make you smile. From school supplies, to backpacks, to the classic apple and bookworm – these delightful characters are full of joy.
Back to School
Here’s a fun coloring page to have in the classroom during open house or for the first week of school when the students are still settling in. You’ll be glad to have this happy activity that is also calming and quiet.
Back 2 School
This coloring sheet is loaded with school supplies to get everyone in the spirit!
Back to School – Ready to Learn
The books are stacked and ready for learning! Have fun coloring these cute apple and worm school friends.
“Blast Off Into a New Year” Coloring Page
Ready to soar to new heights this school year? Have a “blast” coloring this exciting space-themed coloring sheet celebrating a new year of school. Plus, use the space in one of the clouds to write in the school year!
“Rainbow of Possibilities” Coloring Page”Rainbow of Possibilities Coloring Page
Here’s a cute coloring sheet that would be perfect for art teachers to use on the first day of school. Encourage students to get excited about the “rainbow of possibilities” the new school year will bring. Also, the ribbon box at the bottom is the perfect place to write in the school year – making this a keepsake parents can treasure for years.
“Welcome” Back To School Coloring Sheets
The next few coloring sheets offer a variety of ways to welcome students back to school or back to the classroom.
Welcome Back Snail Coloring Sheet
Schoolhouse Welcome with Frog
Welcome to Pre-K
Welcome to Preschool
Welcome to Kindergarten
Welcome to 1st Grade
Welcome to 2nd Grade
Welcome to 3rd Grade
Welcome to 4th Grade
Welcome to 5th Grade
My First Day of School Coloring Pages
Get ready for the first day of school! Parents, have your kiddos color in these coloring sheets before the first day so you can use them for your first day of school pictures! Or, if you’re a teacher, you can print these off for your students and have a calming activity to help soothe those first day of school jitters.
My First Day of Pre-K
My First Day of Preschool
My First Day of Kindergarten
My First Day of 1st Grade
My First Day of 2nd Grade
My First Day of 3rd Grade
My First Day of 4th Grade
My First Day of 5th Grade
We know back to school time brings lots of excitement, but also carries with it some stress as folks switch from the slow and easy pace of summer to the more hectic pace of the school year. We hope these free, easy to download coloring sheets help in a small way to keep things simple.
More Free Printables
- Be sure to grab our free back to school word search printables
- Check out all of our printable word searches for kids
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