Colored pencils, ruler, eraser, and a crisp new pencil — school supplies belong to the first day of school the way backpacks and butterflies do! Our school supplies coloring page is the perfect creative activity around back-to-school time: simply print for free and let kids color their favorite supplies in any colors they choose. This cheerful motif builds excitement for school and is a wonderful activity in the busy days before and after the first day. No sign-up needed!
Why This Coloring Page Is Perfect for Back to School
The first day of school is a major milestone — exciting and a little nerve-wracking all at once. This coloring page accompanies kids right at that special moment. By coloring their school supplies, children playfully familiarize themselves with the very things they'll be using every day soon. That builds positive anticipation and turns first-day jitters into something creative. At the same time, new school starters are practicing exactly the fine motor skills they'll need for writing — a win in every direction!
Builds excitement and positive anticipation for the first day
Exactly the hand coordination practice new school starters need for writing
Every pencil gets its own color — maximum creative freedom with minimum stress
Colored and cut out as a card — more personal than anything from a store!
🖨️ Step-by-Step: How to Print
Click "Print Now", set your printer to black & white — saves ink and keeps the outlines crisp!
Use 24–28 lb paper (90–100 g/m²) with felt-tip markers — prevents bleed-through
Lay out as many colors as possible — each pencil in the image deserves its own unique shade!
Color each pencil in the picture in the same color as the real crayon you're using — a fun matching challenge!
✏️ All About Pencils and School Supplies
Did you know that a single colored pencil can draw a line nearly 30 miles (50 km) long? The graphite "lead" in a pencil is not actually lead — it's a mixture of graphite and clay, perfectly safe and non-toxic. The modern pencil has been around since the 1560s, when a huge deposit of pure graphite was discovered in Borrowdale, England. Most pencils and colored pencils are made from cedarwood, chosen for its smooth, even grain that makes clean, precise cuts. The biggest colored pencil sets on the market today contain over 120 colors — with creative names like "Cosmic Latte" and "Macaroni and Cheese"!
🎨 Creative Tip: What to Do With the Finished Page?
Color the school supplies, cut them out, and glue them onto colorful cardstock. Write the child's name and school name on the back — and suddenly it's the most personal first-day-of-school card imaginable! Laminated, it makes a wonderful bookmark to take into every class all year long. ✂️📚
🎨 Color Ideas for Your School Supplies
Every pencil deserves its own color — here are the most fun approaches for this cheerful motif:
Each pencil in a different color of the rainbow — the most joyful school supplies in the class!
Use only your personal top 3 or 4 colors — a very personal, expressive choice!
Different shades of blue and turquoise — calm, fresh, and very stylish
Green, brown, and earthy tones — a nature-inspired school supply set
💡 Technique Tip: Color each pencil in the picture with the exact color of the real crayon you're using at that moment — a perfectly matching set! This also helps children learn color names naturally through play.
📅 When Is This Coloring Page a Perfect Fit?
This back-to-school motif is a seasonal classic — here are the most popular occasions:
Color it the night before for excitement, or right after the first day to celebrate the milestone!
Print it, let siblings or friends color it — then laminate as a bookmark or fold as a card for the new student!
Print for the whole class — a wonderful group activity in the final preschool weeks to celebrate the big step ahead!
After buying new school supplies, color the picture at home — making the supplies feel even more special and "theirs"
✏️ School Supplies Facts Kids Will Love
Read these while your child colors — fun facts make school feel even more exciting!
A single colored pencil can draw a line up to 30 miles (50 km) long — from city to city!
Despite the name "lead pencil," there's no lead inside — it's graphite and clay, completely safe!
The modern pencil was invented in England in the 1560s after a huge graphite discovery — over 450 years ago!
Most pencils are made from cedarwood — chosen for its smooth grain that makes perfect clean cuts!
The oldest known ruler was found in ancient Greece — made from ivory, over 2,500 years old!
The largest pencil sets have over 120 colors — with creative names like "Cosmic Latte" and "Macaroni and Cheese"!
🎒 The Complete First Day of School Pack!
School supplies are just the beginning! Combine several back-to-school pages for a complete first-day creative kit:
🗺️ The Complete Back-to-School Pack:
Why PureSketchy?
- Occasion-Perfect Motifs: Specially designed for the first day of school — always the right image at hand.
- Print for Free: 100+ pages available instantly — no account, no hassle.
- Safe & Fast: Instant access to print-optimized WebP images.
- Fine Motor Practice: Coloring trains exactly the hand skills needed for writing — purposeful and fun.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this page for?
This school supplies motif is ideal for kids ages 5 and up — right at the start of kindergarten or first grade, when the first day of school is the biggest event of the year.
Is this free to download?
Yes! All coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, daycare, and school.
What coloring tools work best?
As many different colored pencils as possible — every pencil in the picture deserves its very own color!
Can I print it more than once?
Absolutely! Print it twice — once to color as a keepsake picture and once to craft into a personalized first-day greeting card!
Is there a German version of this page?
Yes! Visit the German school supplies coloring page on PureSketchy.com.