Free September Worksheets and Printables for Kids

These free September printables are an easy way to bring seasonal learning into your homeschool or classroom.

With 57 activities to choose from, there’s plenty to keep kids busy throughout the month, including puzzles, coloring pages, reading activities, and worksheets for some of September’s biggest celebrations.

We’ve used many of these over the years, from Johnny Appleseed activities and Roald Dahl fun to Constitution Day and the start of fall.

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September Worksheets and Activity Pages

Start the month with these easy, low-prep activities for kids. They work well for morning work, homeschool lessons, classroom centers, or a quiet activity at home.

• September word search – Find seasonal words such as “acorn” and “harvest” while practicing spelling and word recognition.
• September word scramble – Unscramble seasonal words for a quick literacy activity or brain warm-up.
• September reading log – Color an apple for every book finished throughout the month and keep track of reading progress.

National Chicken Month

September is National Chicken Month, making it a great time to add a little animal science to your lessons. These activities cover the chicken life cycle, anatomy, tracing, and early learning skills.

• Chicken life cycle worksheets – Explore each stage from egg to adult while learning about growth and sequencing.
• Chicken life cycle coloring sheet – Color each stage of the chicken life cycle, ideal for younger learners.
• Parts of a chicken worksheet – Label the beak, wings, feet, and other parts of a chicken.
• Chicken tracing worksheet – Practice pencil control and fine motor skills with chicken-themed tracing activities.
• Chicken preschool worksheets – Practice counting, letter recognition, matching, and other early learning skills.

Labor Day – First Monday

Labor Day is a good opportunity to introduce kids to different careers, community helpers, and the history behind the holiday. These Labor Day activities combine simple history and social studies with coloring, puzzles, and hands-on learning.

• Labor Day worksheets – A 32-page activity pack with reading, vocabulary, puzzles, writing activities, and more for learning about Labor Day and its history.
• Labor Day coloring pages – Color workers including nurses, builders, and chefs while learning a little about what each job involves.
• Community helpers worksheet – Learn about everyday jobs with tracing, matching, and other community helper activities.

Grandparents Day – First Sunday after Labor Day

Grandparents Day is a lovely excuse to slow down and make something meaningful. When my son was younger, we’d make cards or trace his handprint to send to his grandparents, simple activities that always meant so much to them.

• Grandparents Day printables – Includes cards to color, handprint templates, and “All About My Grandparent” pages that kids can personalize for Grandma or Grandpa.

Read a Book Day – September 6

National Read a Book Day is the perfect excuse to pick up a favorite story or discover something new. Add one of these activities to encourage reading, comprehension, and a little creativity along the way.

• Book scavenger hunt – Search your bookshelves or library for different genres, authors, characters, and more.
• Color your own bookmarks – Choose from 16 designs that kids can color and personalize.
• Favorite book worksheet – Write about favorite characters, memorable moments, and other details from a chosen book.
• Book and movie comparison worksheet – Compare a book with its movie adaptation and explore what changed between the two.
• Book word search – Find reading-themed words while practicing spelling and word recognition.
• Book review bookmark – Record thoughts and ratings while creating a handy bookmark to keep.
• Fall bookmark printable – Color seasonal bookmark designs that are perfect for September reading.

Patriot Day – September 11

Patriot Day can be an opportunity to talk about community, remembrance, and national symbols in an age-appropriate way. These activities can support broader lessons about the United States and its landmarks.

• Patriotic memory game – Match familiar American symbols while building memory and visual recognition skills.
• U.S. landmarks worksheets – Explore famous landmarks through coloring, matching, and simple fact-based activities.

Roald Dahl Day – September 13

Celebrate Roald Dahl Day with Roald Dahl activities inspired by his books and characters. From puzzles and math to coloring and an author study, there are plenty of ways to add his stories to your lessons.

• Matilda word search – Find characters and words from Matilda while practicing spelling and word recognition.
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory worksheet – Match characters to their names and color the illustrations.
• Roald Dahl coloring sheets – Enjoy creative coloring pages inspired by his stories.
• Roald Dahl word search – Search for characters, places, and other words from across his books.
• Roald Dahl math worksheets – Practice math skills with activities inspired by familiar stories and characters.
• Roald Dahl memory game – Match themed cards while building concentration and visual memory.
• Roald Dahl author study – Learn about his life, books, and writing with research and reflection activities.
• Roald Dahl bookmarks – Color the printable designs and use them with your next Roald Dahl book.

National Coloring Day – September 14

National Coloring Day is a good excuse to take a break from regular lessons and get creative. These free coloring sheets include plenty of seasonal options that are perfect for September and the start of fall.

• Leaf coloring worksheets – Learn about different leaf shapes while adding color to each design.
• Fall coloring story – Color fall-themed scenes while following along with a simple seasonal story.
• Fall color by number – Follow the number key to complete seasonal pictures while practicing number recognition.
• Pumpkin color by number – Complete pumpkin-themed pictures using the color key, perfect for an easy fall activity.
• Pumpkin life cycle coloring page – Color the stages from seed to mature pumpkin while learning how pumpkins grow.

Hispanic Heritage Month Starts – September 15

Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 and runs through October 15, celebrating the histories, cultures, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans. These activities introduce kids to notable people and their contributions.

• Hispanic Heritage Month bookmarks – Color bookmarks featuring figures such as Frida Kahlo, Sonia Sotomayor, and Lionel Messi, along with quotes and illustrations.
• Hispanic Heritage Month posters – Explore 42 notable figures from art, science, politics, sports, and more, with a short biography and illustration for each.

National Play-Doh Day – September 16

National Play-Doh Day is a fun opportunity to add some hands-on learning to the day. Playdough activities are especially useful for practicing fine motor skills while exploring new topics.

• Life cycle playdough mats – Build the stages of different animal life cycles while combining sensory play with early science.

Constitution Day – September 17

Constitution Day is a great opportunity to introduce kids to the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and how the government works. These activities make some of the bigger ideas in American civics easier to explore.

• Constitution Day activities and worksheets – Explore the Constitution with reading, writing, vocabulary, puzzles, government activities, and more.
• Constitution coloring pages – Learn about important people, events, and ideas connected to the Constitution while coloring.
• Constitution Day crown – Choose from six printable crown designs to color, cut out, and wear on September 17.
• Bill of Rights coloring pages – Introduce the first ten amendments with simple explanations and illustrations to color.

Talk Like a Pirate Day – September 19

Talk Like a Pirate Day is an easy excuse to add some silliness to September lessons. These pirate-themed printables cover everything from reading and writing to puzzles, games, and coloring.

• Pirate coloring pages – Color ships, pirates, treasure maps, and other swashbuckling designs.
• Pirate Mad Libs – Create silly pirate stories while practicing parts of speech.
• Pirate memory game – Match themed cards while building concentration and visual memory.
• Pirate bingo – Play a pirate-themed matching game at home, in the classroom, or with a group.
• If I were a pirate writing activity – Imagine life as a pirate with this creative writing activity.
• Pirate writing prompts – Inspire stories about treasure hunts, adventures, mysterious islands, and life at sea.
• Pirate I Spy printable – Find and count hidden pirate pictures while practicing observation skills.
• Pirate color by number – Follow the number key to complete pirate-themed pictures.
• Pirate name generator – Discover a silly pirate name to use for games, stories, or imaginative play.

Johnny Appleseed Day – September 26

Johnny Appleseed Day is a fun time to combine American history with apple-themed science and fall activities. Kids can learn about Johnny Appleseed while exploring how apples grow and practicing early learning skills.

• Johnny Appleseed coloring pages – Color scenes inspired by the life and story of this famous American folk hero.
• Johnny Appleseed crown crafts – Color, cut, and wear these printable headbands for a fun hands-on activity to celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day.
• Johnny Appleseed word search – Find words such as “orchard” and “seed” while practicing spelling and word recognition.
• Apple life cycle worksheet – Follow the stages from seed to fruit while learning about the apple life cycle.
• Apple patterns worksheet – Complete apple-themed patterns while practicing early math and sequencing skills.
• Parts of an apple worksheet – Label the different parts of an apple and build basic plant science vocabulary.

International Rabbit Day – Last Saturday

International Rabbit Day is a fun opportunity to learn more about rabbits with a mix of science and creative activities. Pair these with a rabbit-themed book or a visit to a local farm for some hands-on learning.

• Parts of a rabbit worksheet – Label the ears, paws, whiskers, and other features while building animal science vocabulary.
• Life cycle of a rabbit worksheet – Follow the stages from newborn kit to adult while learning about the rabbit life cycle.
• R is for rabbit handprint – Turn a painted handprint into a rabbit while practicing letter recognition and getting creative.

National Goose Day – September 29

National Goose Day is a fun opportunity to add some animal science and seasonal learning to your September lessons. These activities explore the goose life cycle while also bringing in early literacy and creativity.

• Goose life cycle worksheets – Follow each stage from egg to adult while learning how geese grow and develop.
• Mother Goose coloring pages – Color familiar nursery rhyme characters and pair the pages with a favorite Mother Goose story.
• G is for goose handprint – Turn a painted handprint into a goose while practicing the letter G.

Last Updated on 13 August 2026 by Clare Brown