coloring sheets for 3rd graders with unicorns and insciption welcome back to school

You know those cozy, rainy days where all you want to do is stay in with a cup of tea and spend some quality time with your little one? That’s exactly what happened today. My daughter and I pulled out our favorite crayons and spent the afternoon with some adorable coloring sheets for 3rd graders—you know, the ones with unicorns (of course!) and the cutest “Welcome Back to School” inscription in the background. There are these little notebooks and hearts scattered across the page, and honestly, it’s such a fun mix of school vibes and pure magic.

I love how she picks out her colors with so much excitement. We always sit there together, her focused on making the unicorn’s mane just perfect while I get a little lost in the details too. There’s something about these pages that makes it feel like we’re preparing for all the new adventures this school year will bring. It’s like a sweet little celebration of how she’s growing, especially now that she’s a big third grader!

And the hearts and notebooks? They’re such a fun reminder of how school is more than just homework and classes—it’s about making friends, sharing stories, and creating memories. Every time she colors in a heart, I can’t help but smile, thinking about how much she’s going to experience this year.

These moments together, with crayons spread out across the table and her chatting about her favorite colors (and which one the unicorn “would totally wear”), are the kind I treasure the most. They’re small, but they’re ours, and I just know these coloring pages will be something we look back on and remember with a smile.

You know how quickly they grow up—one moment, they’re just starting school, and the next, they’re already in third grade! I swear, this year feels like such a big deal for her. Everything is new—new friends, new teacher, and of course, a new classroom. While we were coloring, she started talking about how her teacher has her seated all the way at the back of the room, and how she can’t see anything from there.

I could tell it was really bugging her. She was coloring in the notebooks and hearts on the page while telling me all about how the chalkboard looks blurry, and she can’t follow along as well as she wants to. My heart just sank. It was such a mom moment—I’m sitting there with her, sharing this cute little coloring time, and suddenly we’re talking about how she’s struggling to see in class. It was like her way of expressing how overwhelmed she’s feeling in this new grade.

I reassured her that we’ll talk to her teacher and get her moved to the front so she can see better. But honestly, I love how coloring together gives her a way to open up about these things. It’s like when we’re sitting there, coloring unicorn coloring pages and cute unicorn coloring pages, she feels more comfortable sharing what’s on her mind. I don’t think she’d have told me about her seating problem if we hadn’t had that quiet time together.

The best part is, while she was coloring the “Welcome Back to School” sign on the page, she started getting excited again—talking about the new adventures this year will bring. We decided we’d color more sheets together after school to help her get excited, especially about her new classroom once we get her seating sorted out. It’s like coloring has become our little safe space to talk and plan for the school year ahead.

I can’t wait to see her thrive this year, especially once she can see the board properly! Honestly, these coloring sheets aren’t just about fun; they’re about creating these moments where we can connect, talk, and get excited for what’s to come. If your little one is also a fan of coloring, why not try some 28 cute kawaii unicorn coloring pages for girls or even some magical rainbow and unicorn pictures to color?

And for younger siblings, I’ve found that free coloring pages for 1st graders are perfect for keeping them entertained too. If they’ve moved up to second grade, don’t forget to check out these FREE COLORING PAGES FOR SECOND GRADES! You can even throw in some unicorn cat coloring pages to make it a fun family coloring session.