Back to School Coloring Pages

Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, these back to school coloring pages should be on your to-print list. They’re a great way to help kids feel excited about the new school year, express their creativity, and maybe even make new friends!

Ready or not … the back-to-school season is coming! Sure, there are a handful of sun-soaked summer days left, but the smell of chalk dust and loose-leaf paper is definitely in the air.

If you’re a parent, it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare your child to head back to the classroom or, perhaps, head into the classroom for the first time. One way to get them excited about school is to show them that educational activities can be fun! Printables, like back to school word searches and back to school coloring pages, offer an easy and frugal way to do that.

Tip: These back to school coloring pages aren’t just for parents. If you’re a teacher, you can use these printables in the classroom. Incorporating the back to school coloring pages provides an easy (and creative) introduction to the classroom and a fun way to decorate the space!

Back to School Coloring Pages: Little School House

This back to school coloring page offers ample space for creativity by allowing your child to express their vision of what school will look like. Your child could draw whimsical faces in the clouds, little people riding the school bus, a playground in the background, or just color it as is.

If you’re using this back to school coloring page in the classroom, challenge the kids to add their own artistic touches, and you’ll be surprised at the variety of visions you get!

Back to School Coloring Pages: ABCs

Choose from 3 back to school coloring pages that feature the alphabet and fun objects.

In addition to the normal benefits of coloring, such as building fine motor skills and promoting relaxation and mindfulness, these back to school coloring pages offer some specific benefits. For example, they can help early learners get more familiar with the ABCs.

Back to School Coloring Pages: All About Me Worksheet

The All About Me worksheet can also serve as a back to school coloring page. It offers space for coloring, writing, and even drawing, which means it’s a great opportunity for kids to really express themselves and share their interests.

In the classroom, I think this back to school coloring page could be a great way for kids to get to know each other on the first day of school. Once these worksheets are completed, hang them up in the classroom, and then have kids take a look at each one … that way no one has to get up in front of the class and speak or present, which could be nerve-wracking for more introverted kids.

These back to school coloring pages are perfect for home or the classroom. They can be used to help kids calm nerves, break the ice between new classmates, and feel excited about the school year to come!

Is your child feeling anxious about heading back to school or about starting school for the first time? What activities are you engaging in or what conversations are you having to help them feel confident and excited for the new school year? Share your thoughts in the comments.