The first day of school is no less than a milestone for pupils and teachers. Be it discovering new classrooms, getting new school supplies, or meeting old friends, the beginning of the new sessions is always filled with a little nervousness and a whole lot of excitement. The day is even special for kindergarteners, who get ready to step into an environment that’s both scary and unfamiliar, but full of possibilities, that they are not even aware of.
26 Free Printable First Day Of School Coloring Pages
Below, I have compiled a collection of First Day of School coloring pages that beautifully capture this exciting journey filled with friendship, learning, and experience. These illustrations are perfect for children to express their emotions and feelings about going back to school after a 3-month-long vacation. So grab your coloring supplies and add some bright hues to these school scenes.
Apple’s First Day Of School
How excited does this apple look going back to school? Holding a pencil in one hand and a book in another, it is literally running back to school. Apple is one of the most common symbols of education as it’s associated with wisdom and knowledge in various cultures and religions.
Back To School
Here’s a coloring page of a bunch of school kids, giggling and laughing at being back in school. They look like first graders to me. What do you think? Other than the cheerful kids, I’ve added quite a few other elements that kids can fill in, like a huge clock and the school building in the background.
Grumpy Boy Going Back To School
It looks like this young man here isn’t very happy to go back to school. In fact, he is literally dragging himself and his backpack to school. The dog is looking in bewilderment as the pens and books follow him.
Children Going To School
In this coloring page, we have a group of kids running back to school after the summer vacation. They look like 4th graders to me, who were totally done with the vacations and wanted to get back to their friends, soonest.
Cat And Dog Going To School
Not everyone feels happy going back to school. While the doggie looks cheerful, the catty isn’t really enthusiastic about the change that’s about to come. She is probably wondering how the doggie can be so excited for school.
Teddy Going To School
It’s baby teddy’s first day at school, and he is totally looking forward to it. He is dressed smartly in t-shirt and pants and is carrying a backpack stuffed with all things necessary for school. The image has thick outlines, with little detailing, making it perfect for little hands to fill in.
A Pencil Ride
Here’s a cheerful first day of school coloring page featuring two young boys going back to their school on a pencil. I have included lots of school-themed details such as pens, pencils, paintbrush, book etc., to make coloring more fun for children.
Easy First Day Of School
This one’s a rather easy first day of school illustration featuring some common school-themed elements with a rainbow on top of it. If you want, you can add some more elements of your choice or use it as a card cover with greetings inside.
First Day Of School Coloring Page
These third graders are dressed smartly in their uniforms as they leave for their first day of school. What colors would you give to the uniforms? I think it would be better if you give same shades to their uniforms to make it appear that they are going to the same school.
One With A Huge Pencil
The girl in this illustration is carrying a huge pencil with her as she goes back to school after the summer vacation. That speaks quite a lot about her excitement as she gets ready to expand her learning.
Bunny Rushing To School
The cute little bunny here is quite late for the first day of school and is rushing with whatever she could grab her hands on. What I loved the most is that the excitement on her face has not diminished.
Kids Have Reached School
Since it’s the first day of school, these kids have reached before time so that they don’t miss a thing. The excitement of meeting your friends after a gap of three to four months is unparalleled, and this illustration captures that emotion perfectly.
Animals’ First Day Of School
Even baby animals have to attend school in their kingdom. Here we see a couple of bunnies and a squirrel learning their ABCs from a cat.
Joyful Walk To The Kindergarten
How adorable is this illustration of a young boy on his way to kindergarten for his first day? It’s really wholesome how the butterfly is following him on his way to school.
First Day Of School Worksheet
This is a simple worksheet that teachers or even parents can hand over to children on their first day of school. They have to fill in simple questions like what they want to be when they grow up, the name of their teacher, their name, and date.
First Day Of School Sale
Back to school sale is quite common to attract both parents and students preparing for a new academic year. The sale includes discounts on school supplies, shoes, books clothing, bags, and other relevant items. Here’s an illustration of back to school sale for children to fill.
Little Girl Waving
Here’s a sweet coloring picture of a young girl waving as she goes to school.
Happy First Day Of School
Here’s another easy and straightforward image to fill as you head back to school for the new academic year.
Creative Playtime
It’s the first day of kindergarten, and these kids are already hard at work. Here we see a young girl and boy having a creative playtime at the table. The boy seems to be doing something with the clay, and the girl is scribbling on paper.
Joyful School Run
In this illustration, you have a group of children running back to school in excitement. Make sure to use the same colors for their uniforms. And if you want, you can add some scenery or background to make it look complete.
School Bus
This cheerful first day of school illustration features a school bus driven by a female driver with jubilant kids inside. The rounded and cartoonlike look of the bus will definitely make it appealing to kids.
Little Girl In Library
Here’s a little girl sitting quietly in the school library and reading her favorite book. She is all smiles as it’s the first day of school, and she has gotten her hands on her favorite book in the library.
Backpack Coloring Page
This is a pretty simple coloring image of a backpack filled with all the stuff required on the first day of school. What do you usually carry on the first day of school?
School Supplies Coloring Page
Here’s a moderately detailed illustration of various school supplies, namely a ruler, a pencil, an eraser, calculator, art and craft supplies, and more, scattered playfully across the page. The outlines are not very fine, and even the details are not highly intricate, so even the littlest of hands can fill it with beautiful colors.
Teachers With Students
Here’s a coloring page of a group of students being welcomed by their teacher on the first day of school.
Welcome Back To School
I am rounding up this collection with a simple illustration of a teacher welcoming his students after a hiatus of four months. Since the blackboard has just ‘Welcome’ written on it, you can complete the text on your page.
I hope these First Day of School coloring sheets help ease some jitters and make you feel more confident and relaxed about your big day. Additionally, these will also spark imagination, improve fine motor skills, and give you something to remember how it all began. Feel free to use these printables in classrooms, coaching, and even back-to-school events. And don’t forget to share your finished coloring page with me.
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