First Day of School Coloring Page

A boy stands on the path outside his school, backpack on, waving with his whole arm up in the air and a huge smile on his face. Behind him, the school has a bell tower with a clock, and its arched front door reads “WELCOME” right above the entrance — a real, legible sign this time, not just a decorative shape.

One Kid, One Big Moment

Unlike some of the other back-to-school pages that show a group of friends together, this one is all about a single child on their own — walking up to school, backpack on, clearly excited rather than nervous. That makes it a good page for a child who’s about to have their own first day and wants to picture themselves feeling confident, rather than picturing a whole crowd of new faces at once.

What’s Around Him

• A school building with a bell tower and clock on top
• An arched front door with a real “WELCOME” sign above it
• A flower box under one of the windows
• Trees on either side of the building, and flowers lining the path

Coloring Ideas

• The school building works well in warm brick or tan tones, with the bell tower and roof in a contrasting color.
• Since the door already says “Welcome,” it’s a nice spot to color brightly and make it feel like a genuine invitation into the building.
• The boy’s backpack and outfit are a good place for your child to choose their own favorite colors, almost like picking out their own first-day outfit.
• The flowers along the path can be as varied and colorful as your child likes — there’s no need for them to match each other.

A Page About Feeling Ready

Because this page centers on one confident, waving child rather than a group, it works especially well as a simple confidence-building activity before an actual first day. Coloring a version of themselves walking in happy and ready can be a small, low-pressure way to talk through any nerves about starting somewhere new.

Conversation Starters

• “What do you think this boy is most excited about today?”
• “If you were walking up to school, what would you be waving at?”
• “What’s one thing that would make your own first day feel great?”

Ways to Use This Page

At home, it’s a good one to color the night before an actual first day, as a way of picturing the morning going well. In a classroom, it can work as a welcome-week activity, especially for a new student joining partway through the year.

Printing Tips

Print at 100% scale rather than “fit to page” so the lettering on the “Welcome” sign stays clear.

Related Coloring Pages

Try Welcome Back to School for a group version of this same excitement, or Happy Kids Going to School for another confident, upbeat page — both part of the Back to School coloring pages collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this coloring page suitable for?
Roughly ages 3 to 8 — a simple, single-character page that works especially well for younger kids starting school for the first time.

Is this a good page for a child who’s nervous about their first day?
Yes — picturing a confident, happy version of walking into school can be a gentle way to ease first-day worries.

Can this be used for a new student joining mid-year, not just the actual first day of school?
Definitely — the “Welcome” sign on the door makes it a nice fit for any child who’s new to a school, regardless of when the school year starts.