First Day of School Coloring Page printables bring this design to life for kids at home, in the classroom, or during homeschool time.
First-day jitters are real for a lot of kids, and a coloring page that shows a kid confidently waving hello (not nervously hiding) gives a small, low-pressure way to picture the day going well before it happens.
Print it for a classroom activity, a homeschool warm-up, or a quiet afternoon at home with crayons or markers.
Table of Contents
- About This First Day of School Coloring Page
- Why Kids Love First Day of School Coloring Pages
- Who Is This For?
- How to Print
- Tips for Coloring
- 5 Fun Ways to Use This First Day of School Coloring Page
- Download Your Free First Day of School Coloring Page
About This First Day of School Coloring Page
This first day of school coloring page shows a happy kid wearing a backpack, waving one hand at the bus stop while the sun shines and a couple of clouds drift by overhead. It’s built specifically for the “first day of school” search — a distinct, more personal moment than a general back-to-school scene. Read about the tradition of the first day of school in different countries.
The wide, open sky gives kids room to add their own touches — more clouds, a rainbow, birds, or anything else that fits a bright morning — on top of the core scene.
Why Kids Love First Day of School Coloring Pages
First-day jitters are real for a lot of kids, and a coloring page that shows a kid confidently waving hello (not nervously hiding) gives a small, low-pressure way to picture the day going well before it happens.
It also works as a keepsake: many families like to have their child color and date a first-day page each year to look back on later.
Who Is This For?
For Kids at Home
A simple, free activity for a quiet afternoon, a rainy day, or a screen-free break between errands.
For Teachers and Classrooms
Print a full set for a classroom activity, an early-finisher table, or a themed unit.
For Homeschool Activities
A ready-made worksheet-style break to pair with a lesson, no prep required.
How to Print
This first day of school coloring page is designed for easy printing on standard US Letter size paper, which is 8.5 x 11 inches.
To print this page:
- Download the first day of school coloring page file.
- Open the image or PDF on your device.
- Click Print.
- Choose US Letter paper size.
- Select Fit to Page so the full design prints correctly.
- Print in black and white.
Regular printer paper works well with crayons and colored pencils; for markers, a slightly heavier paper helps prevent bleed-through.
Tips for Coloring
Start with Light Colors
Lay down lighter shades first, then layer darker colors and details on top.
Try Blending
Two or three shades of the same color, blended together, add depth without needing a bigger color set.
Don’t Worry About Perfection
Coloring outside the lines is part of learning — it’s the process, not a flawless result, that builds skill and confidence.
5 Fun Ways to Use This First Day of School Coloring Page
- Color it the morning of (or the night before) the actual first day of school.
- Write the date and grade at the bottom to turn it into a yearly keepsake.
- Use it as a calming activity for a nervous first-time kindergartner.
- Hang the finished page by the front door as a fun send-off on day one.
- Compare this year’s colored page to last year’s for a simple growth tradition.
Download Your Free First Day of School Coloring Page
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