Adventures packed and stories waiting to unfold fill these 37 backpack coloring pages, free for you to download and print. This collection celebrates the trusty companion that carries our dreams, ready for any journey or school day!
Click any image below to open the free PDF. These pages are US letter sized but also print well on A4. Happy coloring!
Bicyclist with Backpack on a Country Road Coloring Page for Kids
Backpack with Art Supplies and Stars Coloring Page for Adults
10 Craft Ideas to do With Backpack Coloring Pages
Once those vibrant backpack coloring pages are complete, don't let them gather dust! Turn your child's masterpieces into fun, easy, and affordable crafts using everyday materials.
1. Mini Backpack Charm
Cut out your favorite colored backpack from the page, making it about 2-3 inches tall. Glue it onto a piece of sturdy cardstock for reinforcement, then cut it out again. Punch a small hole at the top and thread a short pipe cleaner or a piece of yarn through to create a loop, perfect for hanging on a zipper pull or keyring.
2. “Pack Your Bag” Play Set
Cut out a large colored backpack, then cut out several small items like pencils, books, or snacks from other coloring pages or construction paper. Glue the backpack onto a piece of construction paper, only gluing the sides and bottom to create an open “pocket.” Now your child can pretend to pack and unpack their little paper items!
3. Adventure Awaits Garland
Carefully cut out several of your most vibrantly colored backpack designs. Punch a small hole at the top corner of each cutout. Thread a long piece of yarn or ribbon through the holes, spacing the backpacks evenly. Hang your cheerful backpack garland across a wall, window, or classroom bulletin board to celebrate school or travel.
4. Stuffed Animal Backpack
Select a large, colored backpack image and carefully cut it out. Score and fold the sides and bottom inward, making small tabs to create a 3D effect. Use glue or tape to secure the tabs. Then, attach two loops of ribbon or yarn to the back with tape or glue, creating little “straps” so a favorite stuffed animal can wear its very own paper backpack!
5. Backpack Story Puppet
Cut out a colored backpack image and glue it firmly to the top of a craft stick or an unsharpened pencil. Once dry, use your new puppet to tell imaginative stories about exciting school days, magical journeys, or what treasures might be hidden inside. It's a fantastic prop for creative play!
6. Customized Backpack Tag
Choose a favorite colored backpack design and cut it out neatly. Glue the cutout onto a sturdy piece of cardstock and write your name, class, or a fun phrase on the back. Cover both sides with clear packing tape for durability, or laminate it if you have the tools. Punch a hole at the top and attach it to a real backpack with string or a key ring.
7. “What's in My Backpack?” Display
Glue a large colored backpack cutout onto the center of a bigger piece of poster board or construction paper. Around the backpack, draw or glue pictures of things you'd find inside a real backpack – books, lunchboxes, toys, or school supplies. This makes a great classroom display or personal “about me” poster.
8. Backpack Memory Game
Print two copies of several different backpack coloring pages. Have your child color each pair with matching colors. Cut out each backpack and glue them onto small, uniform pieces of cardstock for durability. Lay them face down and take turns flipping two at a time to find matching pairs, just like a classic memory game!
9. Bookworm Backpack Bookmark
Cut out a tall, slender backpack design from a colored page. Reinforce it by gluing it onto a piece of cardstock the same size. You can even add a small piece of yarn or ribbon to the top as a decorative tassel. Slide it into your favorite book to mark your spot with a touch of personal flair.
10. Collaborative Classroom Backpack Quilt
For a group activity, have each child color and cut out one backpack from their page. Provide a large sheet of butcher paper or a bulletin board. Each student glues their unique backpack onto the communal sheet, overlapping slightly, to create a colorful “quilt” or collage representing the whole class's contributions.