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Big School Bus Coloring Page
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Download and print free school bus coloring pages for home, classroom or homeschool. Explore one of the most familiar vehicles children see every day while building reading skills through fun passages and activities.
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The Big Yellow Bus
Ben stands on the sidewalk in front of his house. He holds the straps of his blue backpack very tight.
He listens for a loud sound. Then he sees the big yellow bus come around the corner.
The bus has large black tires. It has a very shiny yellow hood.
The bus stops right at the corner. The brakes make a loud squeaky noise.
The door swings open with a soft click. Ben sees his favorite driver, Mr. Sam.
"Good morning, Ben!" Mr. Sam says with a big smile. Ben smiles back and climbs up the high steps.
The bus smells like clean seats and fresh air. Ben looks down the long aisle for his friend, Lily.
Lily is sitting in the middle of the bus. She waves her hand to show Ben an empty spot.
Ben sits down next to his friend. The bus seat is soft and brown.
The bus starts to move again. It goes bump, bump, bump over the gray road.
Ben looks out the big, clear window. He sees green trees and many tall houses go by.
They pass a red dog playing in the grass. The bus keeps rolling all the way to the school.
Soon, the bus turns into the school parking lot. The school building looks big and very friendly today.
The bus comes to a full stop. Mr. Sam pulls a handle to open the door.
"Have a great day at school!" Mr. Sam tells the kids. The children walk down the steps in a straight line.
Ben is ready to learn and play with his friends. The big yellow bus will be back to take him home later.
Glossary
- Aisle: A narrow path between rows of seats on a bus or plane.
- Squeaky: A short, high-pitched sound, like a door that needs oil.
- Handle: A part of something that is designed to be held or pulled by the hand.
- Parking lot: An outside area where cars and buses are parked.
Comprehension questions
What color is the backpack that Ben is holding?
What sound do the brakes on the bus make when it stops?
Who is the bus driver waiting for Ben?
What does the inside of the bus smell like?
Where is Ben's friend, Lily, sitting on the bus?
What color are the soft seats inside the bus?
What kind of animal does Ben see playing in the grass?
What do the children walk down in a straight line at the school?
How does the bus door open when Ben first gets on?
What will the big yellow bus do for Ben later in the day?
Printables & worksheets
More ways to practice with this story — every sheet is built from the text itself, answer key included where it counts.
Get all 4 sheets as one workbook
One PDF with a cover, a contents page and every answer key at the back — color the page in, then keep going on paper.
vocabulary
Match the passage words to their meanings, then fill the missing words back into real sentences.
writing prompts
Two writing tasks that build on the passage, with plenty of lines to write on.
Free School Bus Coloring Pages for Kids
This printable school bus coloring page is a fantastic resource for lower elementary students. By combining a fun art activity with our fiction passage, 'The Big Yellow Bus,' children can develop their fine motor skills while practicing essential reading comprehension. This dual approach helps keep young learners engaged and excited about their school-day routines.
Our coloring pages are designed with simple, bold outlines and plenty of open space, making them perfect for crayons, markers, or colored pencils. Educators and parents can use this download to facilitate discussions about transportation, safety, and the excitement of going to school.
Simply download and print this landscape-oriented coloring sheet for your next classroom lesson or as a quiet afternoon activity at home. It is a great way to help children build confidence in their reading and artistic abilities simultaneously.