Back to School Worksheets 

Welcome to Our Back to School Fun Activities for Preschool!

Planning a back-to-school lesson? This page is packed with worksheets, coloring pages, and learning activities to help preschoolers get excited for the new school year! Whether you're teaching about classroom routines, school supplies, or making new friends, there's something here for every young learner

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Fun Back to School Facts for Kids

Preschoolers love learning about school! Here are some fun school-themed facts to share: 

  • School buses are yellow because it helps them stand out and keeps kids safe! 
  • Books help us learn new things—every book is full of exciting stories and facts! 
  • Pencils have erasers so we can fix mistakes and keep learning! 
  • Backpacks help carry school supplies like crayons, notebooks, and lunchboxes!

Back to School Worksheets & Coloring Pages – What’s Included

Make learning fun with school-themed worksheets:

  • ABC & Number Worksheets – Practice letters and counting with school supplies, desks, and backpacks.
  • Matching & Tracing Sheets – Strengthen fine motor skills with letter matching and tracing exercises.
  • Back to School Coloring Pages – Decorate school buses, books, pencils, and classrooms.
  • Color by Number – Reveal fun school scenes by coloring in numbered spaces.
  • Learn to Draw – Follow easy guides to sketch backpacks, apples, and school supplies.

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Back to School Letter  Matching Worksheet
Count and Trace Number 1
Count and Trace Number 4
Sight Word Owl Worksheet
Sight Word Bus Activity Worksheet
Cut and Paste Back to School
Sight Word Bag Worksheet
Count and Trace Number 5

Back to School Printable Worksheets for Early Learning

These worksheets support early development while keeping preschoolers engaged:

  • Connect-the-Dots School Bus – Complete the picture by following numbered dots.
  • School Supply Sorting – Match items like crayons, notebooks, and glue to their correct spots.
  • Backpack Checklist – Mark off school essentials like pencils, lunchboxes, and folders.
  • Classroom Shapes & Patterns – Learn basic shapes through school-themed designs.

Want even more fun ways to bring back-to-school excitement into your preschool lessons? Click here for creative activities, hands-on learning ideas, and printables your preschoolers will love!


Cut and Paste Owl Letters Worksheet Preschool
Count and Color Worksheet
Back to School Maze Worksheet

Here’s a quick look at the back-to-school printable activities we’re working on:

  • Color by Number: School buses, books, and classroom scenes
  • Tracing Words: school, bus, teacher, backpack, pencil  
  • Counting Worksheets: Tally crayons, notebooks, and lunchboxes 
  • Connect the Dots: Complete images of apples and school supplies 
  • Shape Matching: Backpacks, desks, and chalkboards
  •  Letter Tracing & Sounds: S (school), B (bus), T (teacher) 
  • Back to School Mazes: Guide the student to the classroom, books to the shelf 
  • Back to School Coloring Pages: Apples, desks, school supplies, and happy students

We’re always adding new back-to-school printables to keep learning fresh and fun! Some worksheets in this list are available now, and more are on the way—so check back often or bookmark this page to grab your favorites!

How Back to School Worksheets Boost Early Learning

Preschoolers learn best through playful activities! These back-to-school printables introduce early concepts while keeping kids engaged:

  • Build early math skills through number recognition and simple counting.
  • Strengthen pre-writing skills with letter tracing and shape formation.
  • Boost creativity with drawing, coloring, and imaginative activities.
  • Improve fine motor skills by tracing, connecting dots, and handling writing tools.
  • Introduce school-related vocabulary to encourage early reading and word recognition.
Count and Trace Number 3
Beginning Sound Worksheet
Count and Trace Number 2
Count and Circle the Number

Back to School Learning Activities for Preschoolers

  • Letter Tracing & Phonics – Write letters while learning school words like bus, teacher, and backpack.
  • Counting & Number Recognition – Use school supplies, desks, and books to develop number skills.
  • Fine Motor Development – Strengthen hand control with tracing paths, connecting dots, and color-by-number activities. 
  • Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving – Encourage reasoning with mazes, matching games, and logic activities.

COunt and Color Back to School Worksheet
MAtching Letters to pictures worksheet
Preschool Color Trace Sight Word Book Worksheet

Fun Ways to Use Back to School Printables

These worksheets are versatile and perfect for:

  • Preschool back-to-school lessons
  • First-day-of-school activities
  • Rainy-day indoor learning or classroom warm-ups
  • Storytime crafts and classroom fun
  • Quiet time at home, learning centers, or morning warm-ups
  • Pair them with school books, classroom tours, or pretend play activities!

School Bus Coloring Page
Apple Coloring Page
Cut and Paste Bus Letters Worksheet Preschool

Extra Preschool Back to School Tips

Make learning even more engaging with these simple tricks: 

  • Pair Worksheets with Hands-On Activities – Use real school supplies to enhance learning. 
  • Create a Back to School Learning Center – Set up a cozy reading nook with school books, puzzles, and classroom toys. 
  • Make It Interactive – Try a school scavenger hunt where kids find objects matching colors, numbers, or letters in the worksheets. 
  • Extend Learning Outdoors – Take a walk around the school to explore classrooms, playgrounds, and learning spaces!

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