Download Free Coloring Pages:
Printed back to school coloring pages Safety scissors Glue stick or tape Blank labels or cardstock Markers or colored pencils
Steps: Fun Tip: Make it a little challenge! Ask your child to design a different label for each subject. Lisa once made a rainbow-themed label just for math.
2. Back to School Door Sign
Materials Needed:
Back to School Coloring Pages Ribbon or yarn Hole punch Glue stick Cardboard for backing
Pro Tip: Add extra flair with foam letters or glitter glue. Mike added his name in green and kept checking to make sure it was straight. He was so proud of it.
3. First Day of School Memory Frame
Materials Needed:
Back to School Coloring Pages Markers Scissors A printed photo of your child Glue or tape
Steps: Helpful Idea: Each year, create a new frame and keep them in a scrapbook. Lisa loves flipping through her “school memories book” and comparing her artwork from year to year.
4. School Treasure Jar with Back to School Coloring Pages
Materials Needed:
Back to School Coloring Pages Empty mason jar or plastic container Small cutouts from coloring pages Mod Podge or white glue Paintbrush
Steps: Creative Tip: Use it to store surprise school items or write encouraging notes and fold them inside. Mike drops in tiny paper drawings he calls “secret missions.”
5. Lunchbox Love Notes with Back to School Coloring Pages
Materials Needed:
Small printouts from your back to school coloring pages Markers or crayons Scissors Pen (for parents)
Steps:
Smart Tip: Take some time on the weekend to color and write a week’s worth of love notes. Put them in an envelope with a label on it so you can grab them quickly in the morning. It’s a small thing that has a big effect on how you feel.
6. School Desk Organizer Collage
Materials Needed:
An old shoebox or cereal box Printed back to School Coloring Pages Scissors and glue Tape Optional: stickers, buttons, ribbons
Steps: Pro Tip: Add a small slot in the front for surprise notes or weekly goals. Lisa made a note for herself that said, “Be kind and finish homework,” and it stayed there all semester.
7. Weather-Themed School Planner Cover
Materials Needed:
Printable coloring sheet with a school scene (pick a rainy or sunny one!) Plastic sheet protector Binder or planner Crayons and markers
Steps: Extra Fun: Include a motivational message like “You can do hard things” or “Let your light shine” at the bottom of the design. Lisa says reading that every morning helps her start the day with a smile.
Final Thoughts
These crafts are great for kids of all ages, whether they’re getting ready for the first day of school or winding down after summer. And if you want to have more fun in the summer, check out our summer coloring pages or ride through our happy bus coloring pages. Let your imagination take you on a journey as you make each school year special, one page at a time, with the help of our back to school coloring pages.
