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First Week School Readiness Meet New Friend

A printable first week school readiness coloring pages page featuring meet new friend.

Format

PDF

Page size

Letter & A4

Difficulty

Medium

Best for

Ages 5-9

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01About this page

This printable coloring page shows a cheerful school-age child standing in a simple classroom scene under the bold heading “MEET NEW FRIEND.” The child is the central figure, facing forward with a big smile, round glasses, and two long braided pigtails. One hand is raised in a friendly wave while the other arm holds a spiral notebook against the chest, making the page clearly about greeting someone at school. The outfit includes a long-sleeve shirt, cuffed pants, and sneakers, with large areas that are easy to fill. To the right, a small student desk and chair add classroom context without crowding the page. The composition is spacious, with the child taking up most of the page and the desk placed slightly behind and to the side. Details such as the braid sections, glasses, notebook binding, shoe laces, and desk legs offer varied coloring opportunities while still feeling approachable for young children.

A smiling child with braids and glasses waves while holding a notebook beside a classroom desk.

childglassesbraidsnotebookraised handdesk

Coloring ideas

  • Use different tones on each braid section to add depth to the hairstyle.
  • Color the notebook cover brightly so it stands out against the shirt.
  • Give the desk and chair classic classroom colors like tan, brown, or gray.
  • Add a fun shirt color and matching accents on the sneakers.
  • Keep the glasses frames bold with a darker color for clear contrast.

Suggested palette

sky bluesunny yellowsoft pinkwarm brownclassroom tangrass greencharcoal grayClassroom
02Ways to use it

Perfect for home, class & quiet time.

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02What paper size does the PDF use?

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03Can I print this for a classroom or library group?

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04Where can I find more pages like this one?

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