Back to School Following Directions Coloring Worksheets for Speech Therapy

Back to School Following Directions Coloring Worksheets

Make the start of the school year fun and engaging with these Back to School Following Directions worksheets for Speech Therapy! This no-prep resource includes 7 school-themed colouring scenes, each accompanied by a page of mixed following directions activities targeting receptive language, listening, and understanding instructions.

Students listen to the directions and colour the pictures accordingly, providing opportunities to practise one-step, two-step, temporal, and more complex directions in an engaging, structured activity.

Perfect for busy Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs/SLPs), these print-and-go worksheets are ideal for individual therapy, small groups, classroom language activities, and home practice.

⭐ Want More Following Directions Activities?

This resource is also included in our Following Directions Coloring Packs Growing Bundle!

The complete bundle includes a range of themed following directions worksheets, giving you seasonal activities to use across different therapy sessions throughout the year.

If you regularly work on receptive language and following directions, the bundle provides a wider variety of activities and can offer better value than purchasing individual packs.

Explore our Following Directions Coloring Packs Growing Bundle for more themed activities!

Please note: If you already own the complete bundle, you do not need to purchase this pack separately. Check that you have the latest version of your bundle download.

⭐ Why Therapists Love These Back to School Following Directions Worksheets

• No preparation required – simply print and go
• Includes 7 engaging school-themed colouring scenes
• Targets different types and levels of following directions
• Supports receptive language and listening skills
• Includes temporal concepts such as before and after
• Provides opportunities to practise descriptive and quantitative concepts
• Great for individual sessions and small groups
• Suitable for home practice and homework
• Easy to adapt by repeating, simplifying, or breaking down instructions
• Perfect for Back to School Speech Therapy sessions

⭐ What’s Included?

This Back to School Following Directions pack contains:

• 7 black-and-white school-themed colouring scenes
• 7 corresponding pages of mixed following directions instructions
• A crayon/colour list for each scene

Each scene has its own instructions, making it easy to select a worksheet and begin practising without additional preparation.

The black-and-white illustrations allow students to colour the pictures as they listen to and follow the instructions.

⭐ Following Directions Skills Targeted

The worksheets contain instructions of varying lengths and complexity, providing opportunities to target different receptive language goals.

One-Step Directions

Practise listening to, understanding, and completing a single instruction.

Two-Step Directions

Target instructions containing two actions, including sequential language such as first and then.

Temporal Directions

Practise understanding directions containing concepts such as:

• Before
• After

These activities can help students practise attending to the order in which actions need to be completed.

More Complex Language Concepts

Some instructions also include concepts relating to:

• Size
• Number
• The rest
• The remaining

These provide additional opportunities to practise understanding descriptive and quantitative language within functional instructions.

⭐ Perfect for:

• Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs)
• Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
• Back to School Speech Therapy sessions
• Receptive language intervention
• Following directions goals
• Individual therapy
• Small-group language intervention
• Classroom language activities
• Special education settings
• Home practice and homework

⭐ No Prep and Easy to Adapt

These Back to School Following Directions worksheets are designed to save preparation time while providing structured opportunities for language practice.

Simply print the pages you need, provide the required crayons or colouring pencils, and begin.

You can adapt the activities to meet individual students’ needs by:

• Reading directions aloud one at a time
• Repeating instructions where appropriate
• Breaking longer instructions into smaller parts
• Providing visual or verbal support
• Discussing key vocabulary and concepts before beginning
• Encouraging students to repeat or explain an instruction
• Using completed pictures to review the directions afterwards

This flexibility makes the worksheets useful for students working towards a variety of receptive language goals.

⭐ More Following Directions Resources

Looking for additional activities targeting following directions?

Our Following Directions Coloring Packs Growing Bundle includes a wider selection of themed worksheets that can be used across different seasons and occasions.

It’s a practical option for therapists who regularly target following directions and want a variety of ready-to-use materials available throughout the year.

⭐ Additional Information

This resource was created by a qualified and certified paediatric Speech and Language Therapist based in the UK.

The information, strategies, and activities included within this resource are based on current knowledge, evidence-informed practice, and clinical experience at the time of writing. While every effort has been made to ensure the content is accurate and up to date, research and best practice recommendations continue to evolve over time.

This resource is intended to provide practical ideas and support for therapists, educators, and caregivers. It is not intended to replace direct Speech and Language Therapy assessment, intervention, diagnosis, or professional advice.

Practitioners should always use their professional judgement when selecting, adapting, and implementing activities to meet the individual needs of the children they support. Not all activities will be suitable for every child or setting.

This resource may be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect new evidence, feedback, and best practice recommendations.

Additional Product Information

• Digital download only
• Printable black-and-white colouring worksheets
• 7 Back to School scenes
• Corresponding following directions pages
• Crayon/colour lists included
• No physical product will be shipped
• Crayons and colouring materials are not included
• For individual purchaser use in accordance with the product’s Terms of Use

Make Back to School Speech Therapy sessions easier to plan with engaging, no-prep following directions activities that support receptive language, listening, and understanding instructions.