Growth Mindset & Back to School Coloring Pages - Grade 3-8

Start the school year strong with these printable growth mindset and back-to-school coloring pages for grade three, grade four, grade 5 and middle school.

These coloring pages are designed to support real classrooms, whether you're welcoming students on day 1 or building reflection routines all year long.

Each page features a bold, student-friendly quote, using Gen Z language, paired with calming, age-appropriate designs - some floral and flowy, some abstract and geometric, so every student can find something that feels like them. Just print and go for an instant SEL moment that’s meaningful but low-stress.

Perfect for morning work, early finishers, mindfulness breaks, or advisory time - these pages let students slow down, reflect, and grow with confidence.

What You’ll Get:

• 25 printable coloring pages (PDF format)
• US Letter and A4 size included
• Mix of growth mindset + back-to-school affirmations
• A variety of visual styles (floral, abstract, geometric)
• Designed for Grades 3–8, but flexible across levels

Great for:

• Back-to-School SEL
• Morning Work or Welcome Tables
• Mindfulness Breaks & Calm-Down Corners
• Early Finishers & Quiet Time
• Advisory or Homeroom
• First Week Reflections
• Sub Plans or Independent SEL Stations

Quotes Included:

1. I can do hard things
2. Keep going, you're growing
3. Ready, set, grow
4. Mistakes help me grow
5. I try. I trust. I finish.
6. Think big
7. Quietly overachieving
8. I'm not here to be average
9. Progress, not perfection
10. Brains + weird is brilliant
11. Do it scared
12. Together we rise
13. Focus
14. Shine
15. Breathe
16. Imagine
17. Glow up season
18. New year, fresh start
19. Focus is a skill
20. Leveling up
21. Small steps is big change
22. This is my year
23. One step at a time
24. Creativity is genius
25. Try, tweak, try again

Why Teachers Love It:

✅ No prep—just print and go
✅ Quotes that feel fresh and age-appropriate

✅ Designed with Gen Z learners in mind
✅ Supports classroom calm and creative expression
✅ Makes SEL simple, joyful, and effective