Welcome back to school! As a teacher, you understand how important it is to create a warm and inviting environment for your students. One way to do this is by having something personalized on your students’ desks when they walk in that first day or week. I discovered making these adorable “Welcome Back to School Coloring Pages” for my students was just the ticket!
In this blog post, I will guide you through the process I have used to create personalized Back to School Coloring Pages for your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. These coloring pages will spark their creativity and make them feel special and excited about the upcoming year of learning and growth.
How to Make Your Own Back to School Coloring Pages
Step 1: Choose Your Layout
First, open PowerPoint and decide whether you want your Welcome Back to School Coloring Pages to be in landscape or portrait orientation. Both options work well, so choose the one that best suits your design preferences and the clipart you plan to use.
Step 2: Create a Colorable Border
On the first slide, start by adding a clipart border to create a neat and visually appealing frame for the coloring page. If you can’t find a suitable border, you can use the shapes tool to draw your own border. Make sure it’s fun and engaging, setting the tone for a playful coloring experience.
Step 3: Choose the Right Font
Choosing the right font is essential as it will be enlarged to accommodate the student’s name. Opt for a font that is both fun and legible when enlarged. To make the font “colorable,” click on “Shape Format” and choose the font with an outline. Set the outline color to black and the inside color to either white or no color, ensuring that the students can easily color in their names.
Step 4: Add Black and White Clip Art
Now comes the time to add some black and white clip art to the coloring pages. Choose images that resonate with the Back to School theme, such as school supplies, books, pencils, or friendly animals holding welcome signs. Be creative and mix and match clip art to make your coloring pages unique.
Step 5: Personalize for Each Student
Once you have your template set up, it’s time to personalize each coloring page for every student in your class. Duplicate the first slide and change the name to include the name of each student. Repeat this process for all the students in your class, ensuring that each of them has a personalized coloring page to enjoy.
Step 6: Print and Distribute
Once you’ve customized all the coloring pages, print them out. Ensure you have a page with each student’s name on it. These Back to School Coloring Pages will be perfect to have on your students’ desks on the first day of school. They’ll be excited to see their names on the coloring pages, and it will set a positive tone for the new academic year.
Step 7: Create a Bulletin Board Display
After your students have completed their coloring pages, collect them and use them to create a cute bulletin board display in your classroom. This will showcase their creativity and add an inclusive touch to your classroom. Your students will feel proud to see their pages on display!
Short on Time? I Got You Covered!
If you’re running short on time or prefer not to create your own templates from scratch, don’t worry! You can find ready-to-go Welcome Back to School Coloring Pages in my TPT store. Each resource includes 11 different editable PowerPoint templates, a link to free fonts, and complete directions to make the customization process a breeze.
There is a resource for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade.
Adding a personal touch to your classroom has never been easier. These Back to School Coloring Pages will not only engage your students but also make the first day of school stress-free and enjoyable for both you and your students. So, get ready to welcome your students back with creativity and excitement, and let the coloring adventure begin!
Wishing you a wonderful school year!
~tina
