Back to School Coloring Pages (Free PDF Printables)

By: CrayonUp Team
Published: 17 Aug, 2025

Back to school season is here, and the easiest way to get kids excited in first day of school about new classrooms, teachers, and schedules is with free printable back-to-school coloring pages. From smiling school buses and towering stacks of books to cute backpacks spilling with crayons.

Teachers love slipping these pages into the first-day welcome packet or morning tubs, while parents use them as calm-down activities after a long day of supply shopping. Each sheet is designed with bold, simple lines for Pre-K through Welcome to Second Grade and more detailed options for older kids, so every student can add their own creative spin to the new school year.

Grab your favorite markers, sharpen those colored pencils, and scroll down to choose your first-day masterpiece. With new designs added every August, you’ll always have fresh back to school coloring pages ready to make the transition from summer break to classroom fun.

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Here are the coloring pages we’ve created:

  • Welcome Back to School Coloring Pages
  • Kids Ready to Go to School
  • Cartoon Characters Ready to Back to School
  • School Supplies Coloring Pages

Our collection of high-resolution PDFs is ready to download, print, and enjoy in just a few clicks—no signup or payment required.

Welcome Back to School Coloring Pages

Kids Ready to Go to School

Cartoon Characters Ready to Back to School

School Supplies Coloring Pages

10 Creative Craft Ideas Using Back-to-School Coloring Pages (That Teachers & Parents Will Love!)

Turn those fresh new back-to-school coloring pages into classroom décor, keepsake gifts, and first day icebreakers with these ten pro-level craft ideas. Each project is quick, low-prep, and budget friendly perfect for teachers, room parents, and crafty kids alike.

DIY Personalized Pencil Pouches

Iron your child’s finished coloring page onto a blank canvas pencil pouch using transfer paper. Seal with Mod Podge for washability. Instant custom school supply!

“First Day” Memory Banner

String several colored pages on jute twine, add clothespins, and hang across the classroom or playroom. Snap a photo of each student in front of their own artwork for an unforgettable welcome display.

Lunchbox Love Notes

Shrink colored pages in the oven (Shrinky-Dink style), punch a hole, and turn them into sturdy backpack tags or surprise lunchbox notes. Write an encouraging message on the back for extra smiles.

Classroom Calendar Helpers

Laminate the pages, cut out themed icons (apples, buses, crayons), and attach Velcro dots. Students love swapping the pieces to update the daily calendar during morning meetings.

Custom Notebook Covers

Trim colored pages to fit composition books or spiral notebooks and decoupage with clear contact paper. Students get a one of a kind journal for writing or math practice.

Back-to-School Garland Photo Booth

Cut colored pages into pennant shapes, reinforce with cardstock backing, and string together. Use as a photo-booth backdrop on meet-the-teacher night parents will share those pics everywhere!

Mini Coloring Page Bookmarks

Slice finished pages into strips, laminate, and add tassels. Hand them out in the school library or tuck inside welcome-back packets to encourage reading from day one.

3D Desk Nameplates

Color, fold, and glue pages into triangular prisms or standing tent cards. Add each student’s name and place on desks for open house night then send them home as keepsakes

“All About Me” Collage Cubes

Wrap coloring pages around small paper mache cubes. On each face, kids glue photos or words that describe themselves. Stack for a colorful classroom display that sparks conversation.

Teacher Gift Clipboard Makeover

Mod Podge a vibrant coloring page onto a plain clipboard, seal with clear spray, and tie on a ribbon. Present it during teacher appreciation week or on the very first day for instant desk flair.

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