A blank bookbag shape can become a coloring page, writing prompt, classroom label, or personalized back-to-school craft.
This free printable bookbag template gives children several clear outlines they can decorate, cut out, and adapt for different activities at home or in the classroom.
The PDF includes two large bookbag designs and a page of four smaller templates. Each page uses bold black outlines, open white spaces, and simple details that leave plenty of room for names, patterns, school supplies, drawings, or short written responses.
Printable Details
Title: Bookbag Template.
Used For: Back-to-school crafts, coloring, classroom displays, writing activities, labels, and cut-and-paste projects.
Page Length: 4 pages.
Paper Size: 8.5 x 11 in (portrait).
File Size: 50 KB.
File Type: PDF.
Color: Black & White.
License: Personal Use.
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At a Glance
What’s Included in the Bookbag Template Printable?
The Simple Bookbag Template features one large classic backpack that fills most of the page. Children can color the main body, decorate the front pocket, add a name, draw school-themed patches, or turn the blank areas into an all-about-me activity.
Its large size also makes it practical for cutting projects. After decorating the outline, children can cut around the outer shape and use the finished bookbag on a bulletin board, classroom door, notebook cover, or back-to-school display.
The Detailed Bookbag Template uses a rounder shape and adds a separate name or message box above the front pocket. This area can hold a student’s name, a classroom number, a short goal, a favorite subject, or a welcome-back message.
Small Bookbag Templates
The third page includes four smaller designs arranged in a two-by-two grid.
The Classic and Rounded styles offer familiar school-backpack shapes, while the Sporty and Drawstring options give children different silhouettes to choose from.
Each small template sits inside a dashed cutting frame. Use them as student labels, desk tags, writing-prompt cards, craft pieces, or decorations for a larger classroom display.
Children can complete one design or compare all four before choosing a favorite.
Ways to Use the Printable
For a simple coloring activity, print either large template and provide crayons, markers, or colored pencils. Children can create patterns, add zipper details, draw keychains, or fill the backpack with symbols that represent their interests.
For a writing activity, ask children to use the open space for a short response. Prompts might include what they want to learn this year, what they would pack for a special trip, or which items help them feel prepared for school.
The templates also work for group displays. Print the same page for each student, add names, and arrange the finished bookbags around a classroom heading.
The different designs make it possible to create a coordinated display while still giving children room for individual choices.
Preparing the Pages
Print the PDF on US Letter paper in portrait orientation. Choose Actual Size or 100% in the print dialog to keep the templates at their intended proportions.
Regular copy paper works well for coloring and writing, while cardstock produces sturdier cutouts for repeated handling or display.
Decide whether the activity needs a full-page or small template before printing copies. The large designs provide more drawing and writing space.
The smaller bookbags are better when several finished pieces need to fit on one board, chart, card, or activity sheet.
If children will cut out the shapes, use age-appropriate scissors and provide adult supervision when needed. The main outlines are intentionally broad and smooth, but the handles, straps, and rounded corners may require extra help for younger children.
Personalizing the Templates
The open outlines are designed to support many themes without locking the activity into one style.
Add school colors, simple patterns, initials, paper shapes, stickers, or drawn supplies. The name box on the detailed page can also become a label for a goal, subject, team, or classroom group.
To create a writing-and-art project, complete the design first and add a separate written response beside or behind it.
This keeps the bookbag artwork uncluttered while giving students enough room to explain their choices, describe what they packed, or introduce themselves.
