Back to School Coloring Banners | First Day of School Activity |

The first morning of school can feel...long.

Some students are nervous. Some are excited. Families are coming and going. You're greeting families, organizing supplies, answering questions, and trying to keep everyone engaged—all at once.

That's exactly why I created these Back-to-School Coloring Banners.

Instead of scrambling for a meaningful first-day activity, you'll have a large, collaborative coloring banner that keeps students busy, encourages teamwork, builds fine motor skills, and creates a beautiful classroom display you'll be proud to hang up.

If you've seen the viral banner trend, this is a classroom-friendly version designed especially for young learners! It's more than a decoration; it's a hands-on activity to help make the first week of school easier!

Simply have the banner printed at Walgreens, Staples, Office Depot, FedEx Office, Costco Photo, or any local print shop that offers banner prints. Many schools can also print these using their poster printer. Once it's printed, roll it out and let your students create something together from the very first day of school. (Printing directions and tips included in the download)

The finished banner becomes more than just classroom decor—it's a keepsake that reminds students they created something together as a classroom community.

Teachers love these banners because...

✔️ They make the first morning of school (and first week of school) more calm and manageable.

✔️ Students stay engaged while you're greeting families and handling first-day tasks.

✔️ They encourage teamwork and classroom community from Day 1.

✔️ They build fine motor skills through purposeful coloring.

✔️ They create an eye-catching hallway or classroom display.

✔️ They're low prep—just print the banner, and you're ready to go.

✔️ They're perfect for the first day or first week of school.

What's included:

• Large Printable Coloring Banners (28 designs)
• 4 designs each for Preschool, Prek, TK, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
• Generic 1st day of school option
• Easy Printing Instructions
• Ready to print at:
  • Walgreens
  • Staples
  • Office Depot
  • FedEx Office
  • Local print shops
  • Your school's poster printer

Perfect for:

• First Day of School
• First Week of School
• Morning Work
• Meet the Teacher
• Open House
• Classroom Community Building
• Hallway Displays
• Bulletin Boards
• Fine Motor Practice

Instead of another worksheet or "sit quietly" activity, your students will be working together, talking, coloring, and building excitement for the school year while creating something they'll be proud to see hanging in your classroom.

If you're looking for a low-prep first-day activity that keeps students engaged, gives you time to manage first-day routines, and creates a beautiful classroom display, these coloring banners are the perfect way to kick off the school year! 

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Greg & Jason Warren

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