Free printable back to school coloring pages
Printable back to school pages with school buses and more. Download any page as a PDF and print it at home or school.
About these back to school coloring pages
Each page features school buses, backpacks, crayon boxes, apples on books, classroom desks and owl teachers. Back-to-school pages are made for August and September — the first days of class and welcome packets. The bus, crayons and pencils suit kindergarten; the classroom scene and pattern suit older kids.
Every page downloads as a PDF with clean black outlines on a white background, ready for US Letter or A4 paper.
Coloring tips
- Try school-bus yellow, apple red, crayon colors and chalkboard green. Use every crayon in the box for the crayon page — it doubles as a color check.
- Crayons work on plain printer paper and are great for toddlers and preschoolers.
- Markers look bolder but can soak through, so print on 65 lb cardstock.
- Colored pencils are best for blending and fine detail on older kids’ pages.
Activity ideas
Put a coloring page in each welcome packet so kids have something to do on day one.
Print a handful of different pages for a party table so guests can choose their favorites. Teachers can use them for early finishers and quiet time.
Make one from your own photo
Want a one-of-a-kind back to school page? Upload a photo of your child, pet or family and turn it into a custom coloring page with the photo to coloring page tool. You can also combine several into a printable coloring book.
Pair it with a puzzle: make a free back to school word search with an answer key, or print the cursive alphabet and math charts.
Want numbers to follow? Print these pictures as back to school color by number pages, with a colored answer key.
Frequently asked questions
Are these back to school coloring pages free to print?
Yes. Every page can be downloaded as a PDF for free, for home and classroom use.
What paper should I use?
Plain printer paper works for crayons and colored pencils. Use cardstock for markers and paint pens.
Can I get a custom version?
Yes. Use the photo to coloring page tool or the AI coloring page generator to make your own back to school page. New accounts get 3 free credits.