Printable August Coloring Calendar
Keep kids excited and organized with this Printable August Coloring Calendar. It is a fun way to enjoy coloring pages for kids while also helping children keep track of special summer plans and back-to-school activities. This printable calendar makes a great addition to the fridge, a bedroom wall, or a family bulletin board.
August is often the last full month of summer vacation, so this activity gives kids a creative way to count down to special events, family trips, and the start of a new school year.
Supplies
- White paper
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Instructions
- Print out an August coloring calendar for each child.
- Set the children up at a table with their favorite coloring supplies.
- Let them color and decorate their calendars any way they like.
- Help them fill in important dates such as birthdays, family outings, vacations, and school events.
- Hang the finished calendar on the refrigerator, a bulletin board, or a bedroom door so kids can check off the days and look forward to upcoming activities.
Fun Facts
The month of August was named after Augustus Caesar. He helped make adjustments to the Roman calendar after problems were discovered with the timing of leap years.
- Aug 3: Watermelon Day
- August 4 is British Columbia Day in Canada.
- Aug 8: International Cat Day
- Aug 10: World Lion Day
- Aug 12: Perseid Meteor Shower (peak)
- Aug 13: Left Hander’s Day
- Aug 16: Roller Coaster Day
- Aug 19: World Humanitarian Day
- August 26: Women’s Equality Day
- August 31: Eat Outside Day
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on the image below to open it in a new window and print.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This printable calendar works well as a simple classroom activity or homeschool project.
Have children practice writing numbers and important dates on the calendar.
Ask them to add weather symbols, small seasonal drawings, or daily goals in each square.
Use the calendar to talk about time, planning ahead, and the difference between weekdays and weekends.
Children can also write one fun thing they hope to do in August, then compare their plans at the end of the month.
