Back To School Coloring Pages Coloring Sheets Activities First Week of School

These Back to School Zen Doodle Coloring Pages are detailed, mindful coloring sheets that keep students calm, focused and creatively busy during the first week of school. Every design is hand-drawn and original to Ms Artastic, not a clip art compilation.

They suit elementary and upper elementary classrooms, middle school art, homeschool families and art teachers. The pages give students a quiet, structured activity while you set up routines and build classroom community, and several pages carry growth mindset themes.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ “Great resource for the beginning of the year, especially when teachers are trying to talk to parent before the commencement of the day. Kids love these and having them on the desks so they can come in and grab something fun to do helped calm my new class. Thanks for the great resource.” Tracey R.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (10 DETAILED COLORING PAGES)

• Back to School Lettering Page with large stylized typography, school doodles and student portraits along the bottom
• Welcome Back Owls Page with two symmetrical owls, patterned backgrounds and a welcome banner
• School Supplies Pattern Page with crayons, glue, pencils and an eraser in a mirrored layout
• Back to School Notebook Page with a labeled notebook, glue stick, pencil, eraser and swirling textures
• Apple Back to School Page with a large apple centerpiece and patterned sections
• Welcome Back to School Banner Page with bold lettering over wave and pattern textures
• Back to School Selfie Frame titled This is Me!, for student photos and display
• Get Lost in a Good Book This Year Page with an open book and swirling patterns
• Grow Your Mind Page with a detailed brain, leaves and flowing typography
• LEARN Typography Page with block letters filled with zen doodle patterns

HOW TO USE IT

Print and photocopy the pages for independent work during the first week, keep copies ready for early finishers, use them in art centers, indoor recess or a calm-down corner, or add them to art journals and sketchbooks. Finished pages make bulletin board décor, and the selfie frame works well for a beginning-of-year display.

The pages are intentionally detailed to encourage slow coloring and attention to detail. Students can use pencil crayons, crayons, markers, watercolor, chalk pastel, oil pastel or mixed media.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Elementary and middle school classrooms, art teachers and homeschool families.

How many pages are included?

10 detailed back to school coloring pages.

What can students color with?

Pencil crayons, crayons, markers, watercolor, chalk pastel, oil pastel or mixed media.

Is the artwork clip art?

No. Every design is hand-drawn and original to Ms Artastic.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an award-winning art educator and curriculum designer who has created thousands of classroom-tested visual art resources. She has been featured as a cover educator in OCO Magazine and highlighted on NBC LX. Her resources are designed to make art education accessible, engaging and manageable for classroom teachers, homeschool families and art educators.

TERMS OF USE

Copyright © Ms Artastic. All rights reserved. This resource is for single classroom use only.

YOU MAY: print and photocopy the pages for your students. Please purchase additional licenses if sharing with colleagues.

YOU MAY NOT: redistribute, resell, post online or share this product digitally.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (12)

★★★★ “These are great for early finishers and "lull" times in the day! They are detailed and interesting!” Jared U.

★★★★ “This resource was engaging and my students did very well with the content.” Brandy H.

★★★★ “Great resource for students and can be used as a fast finisher” Sherry F.

★★★★ “These are great for early finisher on test days. Keeps kids calm and in their seats.” Alicia G.

★★★★ “This was a great resource for my students and they were so engaged in it!” Pam B.

★★★★ “This resource was exactly what I needed! It fit perfectly with my 4th grade curriculum and was super easy to prep and implement. My students enjoyed it, and I saw great participation. I’ll definitely be using it again!” Kaitlin H.

★★★★ “This was a great center, and great for early finishers. Students really liked this.” Library L.

★★★★ “My students LOVED these coloring sheets. In their words they weren't "The typical back to school BABY coloring sheets"” Haleigh W.

★★★★ “This was an easy, time-filler activity to keep my students engaged while I did one on one assessments.” Virginia M.

★★★★ “Such a great and helpful resource! It's especially helpful being a special education teacher.” Elizabeth J.

★★★★ “Great activities for big kids! Kept them busy and engaged” Madison P.

★★★★ “My students loved this during their morning work. Thank you” Kristina M.