Whether you’re a teacher gearing up for the coming school year or a parent knees-deep in back-to-school prep, the start of a new school year is always an exciting—and busy—time. For teachers, it means a whirlwind of fresh faces and harried prep, and for parents, it means a new collection of school supplies and inevitable nerves.
The first days of school aren’t exactly known for their laser-sharp focus from every student. What better way to welcome students and ease the transition than engaging back-to-school coloring pages? Whether you’re looking for a fun first-day activity for the kids, a relaxing exercise to calm their nerves, or a way to keep them entertained during those early weeks, these free, printable coloring pages are sure to do the trick.
So grab those crayons and colored pencils and let’s make this school year the best one yet with some colorful and creative fun!
6 Free Printable Coloring Pages For Elementary Students
These back-to-school coloring pages are great for elementary school students of all ages. Plus, like all of the pages we’ve rounded up today, they are free to download and print.
1. Welcome Back Poster
Kick off the school year with enthusiasm by decorating your classroom with this fun coloring page! It’s the perfect way to set a cheerful tone for the coming year. Download the printable from Printabulls.
2. Back To School Backpack
Filled with back-to-school essentials, this colorable backpack is the perfect way to get kids excited about heading back to class. Get the printable from Printfriendly.
3. Back To School Bear
Dealing with first-day jitters? This snuggly bear is all ready to head to school—the perfect welcome back to school coloring page for nervous kiddos. Download the printable from Homemade Gifts Made Easy.
4. Color Your Own Crayon Chart
Encourage your students to use all the colors in the box with this vibrant 120 Crayon Color Chart. Get the printable from Crayola.
5. Back-To-School Maze
Start the school year with some brain-teasing fun! This Back-to-School Maze is the perfect way to get those minds thinking. Get your copy from Homemade Gifts Made Easy.
6. Alphabet Coloring Page
This back-to-school coloring page makes learning (or refreshing) the alphabet a blast—each letter comes with a cute matching animal to color. Download the page from Printabulls.
5 Back-To-School Coloring Page Free Printables for Middle School & High School
These back-to-school coloring pages are perfect for older students who crave a bit more complexity. With more detailed designs, teens can take a creative break from the chaos of the back-to-school season. And of course, they are all free to download and print.
Whether you’re a parent hoping to get your kids in the mood for learning or an art teacher looking to inspire your students, these back-to-school coloring pages are a great choice.
7. Follow Your Dreams Coloring Page
Encourage your students to dream big with this “Follow Your Dreams” coloring page. The floral motif adds detail that’s perfect for older students. Get the free printable from Homemade Gifts Made Easy.
8. Bloom With Kindness Coloring Page
Positivity rules with this “Bloom with Kindness”’ coloring page. The fun design is a great way to encourage kindness and creativity in your classroom. Download the printable courtesy of Homemade Gifts Made Easy.
9. Science Binder Cover Coloring Page
Binder cover pages are a fantastic way to help your students stay organized, so why not add some fun with printable coloring pages? Explore more binder cover designs for different subjects over at Classroom Doodles and let your students show off their creativity!
10. Doodle Binder Cover Page
This fun, doodle-filled page by U-Create Crafts is another perfect binder cover for young teens who want to personalize their school supplies. Download the binder cover here.
11. Color-Your-Own Bookmarks
Add a personal touch to reading time with this coloring page of 4 bookmarks that students can cut out. For added durability, we suggest using slightly heavier paper, such as 65 lb cardstock. Get the printable from Classroom Doodles.
The Perfect Paper For Your Back-To-School Coloring Pages
When it comes to printing coloring pages for your students, regular printer paper isn’t always the best option. Bright white shades are ideal so your colors come through, and you’ll want something slightly heavier—but not so thick that it won’t feed through your printer. Here are four options to get you started:
Bring Color To The Classroom
With these back-to-school coloring pages, you’re all set to kick off the new school year with fun and creativity. From elementary to high school, these printables will help ease the transition and bring a splash of color to the classroom.
Happy coloring, and have a wonderful school year!
