Back to School Templates for Kids and Parents
- Learning & School Templates
- Write First Letters & Numbers with Handwriting Templates
- Use Reading Logs and Book Reports
- Plan and Track Homework with Homework Trackers
- School Notes & Homeschool Planning
- Use Homeschool Schedules
- Plan with Homeschool Calendars
- Track Grades with Homeschool Gradebooks
- Daily Schedules & Study Prep
- Lay Out a Kid's Day with Daily Schedule Templates
- Utilize Visual Schedules Kids Can Follow
- Prepare for Tests and Exams with Study Schedules
- School Projects & Creative Templates
- Map the Family Tree with Templates
- Create Books and Comics
- Present School Projects Using Educational Brochures
- FAQ: How to Edit Back to School Templates in Google Docs
Jump into the new school year with ease using our collection of back-to-school templates. Need to keep track of homework, maintain a reading log, create a schedule, or write a note for school? In this article, we've gathered templates that cover these tasks and more. Download, print, or edit any back-to-school template to suit your needs in Google Docs or Word, and you're ready to go.
Learning & School Templates
Find templates that help with daily learning in this section. Our homework trackers help you monitor assignments, and with our reading logs for kids, you can easily keep a reading diary. We've also added several handwriting worksheets to the collection to help practice writing letters.
Write First Letters & Numbers with Handwriting Templates
Our handwriting templates, number tracing worksheets, and shape tracing sheets with simple geometric shapes are designed for students of all ages. You can print them out and use them for practice with no extra setup required. We've selected a few top options, and the rest of the worksheets are available on our website.
Alphabet ABC Book Template – A to Z Printable Pages
Activities Children Book Template
Numbers 1-5 Tracing Worksheet Template
Numbers 6-10 Tracing Worksheet Template
Trace Shapes Worksheet Template
Cute Shape Tracing Worksheets Template
Use Reading Logs and Book Reports
When you need to write a book report, our templates come in handy. They feature a pre-made structure that helps students describe the plot, main and supporting characters, and their personal thoughts on the book. Below you'll find book report templates for different age groups.
Book Reading Log Template
Middle School Book Report Template
Basic Book Report Template
Plan and Track Homework with Homework Trackers
Use our homework trackers to stay on top of daily assignments and keep everything in one place. Choose options with a clear table where you can easily list completed tasks by day and subject. We've selected a weekly homework planner to get you started, with even more options available on our website.
Homework Tracker Template
Simple Homework Tracker Template for Kids
Homework Planner Template for Students
Minimalist Homework Planner Template
School Notes & Homeschool Planning
We've added a collection of templates for parent-school communication and homeschool planning. Here you'll find ready-made school notes that you can fill out right away to record your child's absence, tardiness, or upcoming vacation. We've also prepared schedules and calendars for homeschooling, so scroll down to see our top options.
Editable School Note Template from Parents
School Absence Note Template
School Excuse Note Template
Use Homeschool Schedules
If you need to create your own study plan, a homeschool schedule template is a must-have. You can use a ready-made layout where each day is divided into subjects and breaks. We offer both flexible layouts and clear hourly schedules.
Printable Homeschool Relaxed Schedule Template
Homeschool Weekly Schedule Template
Plan with Homeschool Calendars
Our collection includes not only curriculum plans but also school calendar template. The main advantage of these templates is the ready-made monthly layout for the entire school year, with weekends and holidays already marked. You can also include vacations, print them out, hang them up, or use them online.
Homeschool Calendar Template
Track Grades with Homeschool Gradebooks
Gradebook templates feature a simple table where you can record a student's name, grading period, grades for all subjects, comments, and more. We offer options for both homeschooling and traditional schools, all compiled on a single page.
Homeschool Gradebook Template
Daily Schedules & Study Prep
A proper schedule is key to staying organized, so our selection wouldn't be complete without a study schedule template. When you need to allocate time for tests and exams, do homework, keep track of your weekly routine, and make time for physical activity, our templates become indispensable.
Lay Out a Kid's Day with Daily Schedule Templates
When you want your child to manage their daily routine independently, schedule templates for kids are essential. These convenient organizers feature blocks for school, extracurricular activities, homework, and free time. Plus, our options with pictures and colorful blocks are much cuter and easier to understand than a simple list.
Printable Daily Schedule Template for Kids – Organize School & Activities
Rainbow Style Daily Schedule Template
Utilize Visual Schedules Kids Can Follow
Children often understand and remember information better when it is presented through pictures. That's why we've added visual schedule templates to this collection. These layouts include cute icons alongside text, clearly showing the daily routine.
Visual Schedule Template
Visual Schedules for School & Home
Prepare for Tests and Exams with Study Schedules
Tests and quizzes require careful preparation, so you'll find a suitable template for these cases too. Our planners help you spread out your study load across the days and weeks leading up to a test, so you don't leave everything to the last minute.
Cute Study Schedule Template
Printable Study Schedule Template
School Projects & Creative Templates
Our back-to-school templates help develop children's creativity. Starting from scratch can be daunting, so these templates give children a fun and engaging starting point for any school project, whether it's a family tree, a short book, or a brochure.
Map the Family Tree with Templates
Start a genealogy project with ready-made family tree templates. Choose from dozens of unique designs structured for three, five, or more generations. All your child needs to do is enter the names and add photos to the placeholders.
Family Tree Templates for Kids
Minimalist Blank Family Tree Template
Create Books and Comics
Our blank books and comics are perfect for creative assignments. Book templates from TheGoodocs feature pre-made front and back covers, built-in illustrations, a table of contents, and consistent fonts. Children can also illustrate the story themselves and design the covers using a simple editor or by hand.
Printable Blank Book Template for School
Blank Comic Book Cover Template for Kids Projects
Blank Flip Book Template
Present School Projects Using Educational Brochures
Use free and fully editable brochure examples for students to showcase a school project. We offer options for science and literature projects with pre-made fields for drawings, text, key questions, and more.
Blank Brochure Template For Students
FAQ: How to Edit Back to School Templates in Google Docs
How do I edit a template in Google Docs?
You can easily edit any template in Google Docs in a few simple steps:
- Go to the template’s page.
- Select the print size and click the Google Docs button to the right of the preview.
- Wait for the copy to be created, then click "Use Template" in the window that appears.
- Add new text, choose fonts, insert photos, and adjust the template to your needs.
You can work with the template in Google Docs right in your browser on any device.
How do I make a copy of a Google Docs template?
Creating a copy of a Google Docs template takes just a few steps:
- Open the template in Google Docs.
- Click File in the top menu bar.
- Select Make a copy from the drop-down menu.
- Enter a name for the copy, select a folder, and confirm.
The copy will retain the original template’s layout and content, so you can edit it while keeping the master version intact if needed.
Can I change the fonts, colors, or images in a template?
Yes, you can change fonts, colors, and add images to the template as needed.
To change the font:
- Select the desired text.
- Find the font option in the top toolbar.
- Select your preferred font, such as Arial, Times New Roman, or Calibri.
To change the text color, simply select the text and use the text color tool in the top toolbar.
You can also change the template background:
- Go to the File menu.
- Select Page setup.
- Choose any page color and confirm.
You can insert an image from your device or Google Drive. Simply go to Insert > Image and select your file.
How do I download my edited template as PDF or Word?
After editing, you can download the template as a PDF or Word document
- Click File in the top menu bar.
- Select Download from the drop-down menu.
- Choose your preferred format, such as PDF or Microsoft Word (.docx).
The file will download automatically, and you'll find the file in your default downloads folder.
Do I need a Google account to edit the template?
To edit our templates in Google Docs, you'll need a Google account signed in to your browser. A copy of the template is automatically created in your account, which you can then use without restrictions. We also offer Microsoft Word templates, and you don't need a Google account to use them.
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