School Supplies Coloring Page
coloring · ages preschool · easy
Editorial team · Published July 11, 2026
This free printable coloring page features a friendly collection of essential school supplies, ready for a splash of color! You'll find a sturdy notebook, a pair of safe-looking scissors, a trusty glue stick, and a trio of pencils. The notebook and glue stick offer large, satisfying areas perfect for broad strokes, while the pencils and scissor handles have slightly smaller, but still easy-to-manage, sections for a bit more detail. All the outlines are bold and clear, making it simple for even the littlest hands to stay within the lines.
For this picture, consider giving each pencil a different bright color – perhaps red, blue, and yellow – to make them stand out. The notebook cover is a great place to experiment with a solid block of color or even a simple pattern if your child is feeling creative. Crayons are fantastic for covering the larger areas on the notebook and glue, while markers will give the pencils and scissors a vibrant, smooth finish. Colored pencils are also excellent for adding finer details to the pencil tips or scissor blades.
After coloring, this page is a perfect prompt for a "What's in my school bag?" game. Ask your child to name each item they've colored and share what they use it for. You could even gather real-life versions of these supplies and talk about their colors and shapes, extending the learning and fun beyond the page.
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US Letter (8.5×11"). Print at home, no sign-up needed.
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Frequently asked questions
What should my child color it with?
Crayons and colored pencils are the safest bet on regular printer paper — markers look bold but can bleed through thin sheets. For preschoolers (around ages 3–4), chunky crayons or triangular pencils are easiest to grip.
The lines look thick — is that on purpose?
Yes. Bold, uniform outlines are much more forgiving for small hands: they hide little slips, make each area easy to see, and photocopy cleanly if a teacher needs a class set. It's the same style used in classic early-childhood workbooks.
How can I stretch this activity for my preschooler?
Talk while they work: name the picture's parts, count them, ask "what color next?" and "what happens in this story?". A printable plus five minutes of chat does more for vocabulary than the page alone ever will.
What paper should I print it on?
Plain letter paper works fine for the School Supplies Coloring Page. If it'll get heavy marker use or you want it to survive more than one afternoon, step up to 24 lb paper or light cardstock — crayons and colored pencils feel nicer on it too.