Free Back to School Printables
Last updated: August 6, 2025 by the Homemade Gifts Team
Back to school always felt kind of frantic to me, but these back to school printables not only help keep you organized, they also turn an anxiety-inducing time of the year into one filled with fun. These resources are great for kids, parents, and teachers alike. I always find it super helpful to have some structured activities handy for the beginning of the school year. It helps smooth the transition from all that summertime fun into serious studying.
Daily Motivation
Need a quick back to school quote for a motivational lunchbox note?
These back to school printables include activities to help with handwriting, math, spelling, and more. We’ve even got a whole section that’s just about keeping kids motivated. If you’re a teacher wondering how best to utilize these free printables in your classroom, we’ve got a ton of suggestions for you! And we’re always adding new printables, so check back throughout the year as your lesson plan evolves.
Free Printables for Back to School
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Free Printable Packs
Back to School |
First Day of Kindergarten
Get Back to School Ready
First Day of School Sign |
All About Me Worksheet |
Back to School Coloring Pages |
Back to School Word Search
Get Motivated
Back to School Cards |
Teacher Appreciation Cards |
Back to School Quotes
Get Smart
Multiplication Charts |
Math Word Search |
Bookmark Templates |
Name Tracing Worksheets |
Number Tracing Worksheets |
Blank Maps and Geography
Free Back to School Printable Pack
We've put together a printable pack to make the first day of school easier. This pack covers all the basics, with an about me worksheet, a namecard, a maze, and more.
First Day of Kindergarten Printable Pack
Grab this pack that’s all about kindergarten in particular. Help the little ones fill out their about me back to school printable so they’re ready to make new friends on their first day.
Free Printable Back to School Signs
These free printable back to school signs take the stress out of the first day of school. Your kids will start the year off strong with these signs that also help you watch them grow.
Free Printable All About Me Worksheet Templates
These colorful back to school printables give kids a chance to introduce themselves in their own words. They’re a great classroom activity! Click here for all of our All About Me worksheets. We have 30 templates to choose from that are great for everyone from preschoolers to teens. We also have All About My Mom and All About Dad printables.
Free Back to School Coloring Pages for Kids
These free printable back to school coloring pages are wonderful for breaking the ice on the first day of school. While children are still ramping up for more serious study, you can use these cute, fun coloring pages and activities to get them warmed up.
Back to School Word Search
Make back-to-school time fun with back to school word search puzzles! This is an awesome way for teachers to introduce new vocabulary to their students.
Free Printable Back to School Cards
Wish your favorite student a good school year with free, printable back to school cards. They’re easy to print, color, and fold right at home.
Free Teacher Appreciation Cards
Say thank you to the folks who work so hard to teach our kids with free teacher appreciation cards and thank you cards. If you need a little inspiration for the inside of the card, check out our thank you message for teachers.
Back to School Quotes and Lunchbox Messages
My mother used to hide messages in my lunchbox, and nothing encouraged me more! You can do the same with the help of these back to school quotes and messages.
“Here’s to a wonderful school year full of fun and learning!”
“Every new lesson is a chance to grow.”
“Believe in yourself the way I believe in you.”
“You’ve got this!”
“Can’t wait to hear what you learned today.’
“Keep learning, my little star.”
“Never stop being curious.”
“Have a great day, my star student.”
“Don’t let mistakes get you down. We all make them!”
“You’re going to rock this year!”
Best Free Printable Multiplication Charts
We've created free printable multiplication charts to cater to all levels of learning. Make math fun with a back to school printable coloring sheet that doubles as a multiplication chart. We also have colorful options you can simply print and display.
Math Word Search
Math word search printables are as fun as they are educational. Use them in the classroom to make math less scary for kids, or take them home for homework and supplemental learning. We have basic and difficult word searches with math and algebra terms.
Printable Bookmark Templates
Don’t forget to hit the school library with these printable bookmark templates. Whether you have a library in your school or maybe a library right in your classroom, these fun bookmark templates will get kids excited to read.
Free Name Tracing Generator - Personalized Name Tracing Worksheets
Give each of your children or students a personalized name tracing worksheet! Our free tracing generator is super handy for making custom name tracing worksheets (choose from 1 to 30 repetitions per page and different fonts).
Free Number Tracing Worksheets 1-100
Our free number tracing worksheets, from numbers 1 to 100, are an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers who want to help develop fine motor control and number recognition skills. We have designed these worksheets to be both engaging and educational, making learning even more fun!
Blank Maps and Geography
Help kids learn about the world with these blank maps. You can use them as a starting point for teaching kids about geography or just hang them up around your classroom.
Use Free Back to School Printables in Your Classroom
If you’re a teacher or homeschooler, you can use our back to school printables to help with teaching students, as well as getting them accustomed to the new school year. Back to school printables and activities are as educational as they are fun!
Smooth the Transition from Vacation to School
Going from fun at the beach during summer vacation to homework and assignments in a classroom can be tough, but you can make it less bumpy with back to school printables. These printables are especially great for the start of the year when everyone is adjusting to the change. Let your students spend some time coloring and socializing so they feel more comfortable with their new daily routine.
Introduce Students to Each Other
Back to school printables are also great for getting introductions out of the way. Some of our back to school printables include all about me worksheets. Students can fill these out and present them to the class or to small groups. This lets kids have an opportunity to introduce themselves to their classmates in their own words. It also might help them make some new friends.
Make Learning Difficult Subjects Fun
We all have subjects we love and subjects we hate. I would get excited to hear what we were reading for English class, but dreaded my math classes, for example. You can smooth over these bumps in the road by turning even difficult subjects into fun activities
Using back to school printables for things like multiplication tables lets you incorporate some coloring into the learning, which can make some subjects feel less intimidating. Another suggestion is to use word search back to school printables to introduce vocabulary lessons. Children will be playing a game and may not even notice that they’re learning new words in the process!
More Free Printables for Your Home or Classroom
Find our other free printable collections here:
Coloring Pages
Crafting and Decorating
2025 Calendar
Printable Cards
Word Searches
Riddles, Jokes, & Games
