Watercolor Backgrounds – 10 Designs for Teaching Materials and Crafts

Watercolor Backgrounds

– 10 Designs for Teaching Materials and Creative Projects (A4 Format)

PNG + PDF

Over the years, I’ve realized how much a soft and thoughtfully chosen background can influence the overall tone of a worksheet, project, or presentation. Especially when working with younger learners—or just trying to break away from the usual black-and-white documents—a watercolor-style background can make materials feel calmer, more inviting, and a little more special.

This set includes 10 hand-designed watercolor backgrounds, all created by me in Procreate. They’re simple, versatile, and gentle in color, making them easy to combine with your own content—whether you're designing a worksheet, setting up a presentation, or putting together printable materials like task cards or signs.

Each background comes in two formats:
– PNG (with transparent or clean edges – ideal for digital work)
– PDF (quick and ready to print)

What you can use them for:
– Designing worksheets or templates for student work
– Presentation slides (PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva...)
– Game cards or instruction sets
– Greeting cards or classroom posters
– Backdrops for reflection or writing pages
– And much more

I’ve personally used them for everything from laminated instructions at learning centers to cover pages for student portfolios. The soft watercolor look adds warmth without being distracting—and pairs well with both playful and more serious content.

Usage notes:
These backgrounds are available for private and classroom use, and you may also use them commercially within the educational field (e.g. in your own teaching materials), as long as your own content is clearly visible and credit is given (by naming me as the creator or linking to my store).

Please don’t resell or distribute the files as standalone images.

Have fun using these designs to give your materials a personal and creative touch.
– Heike from @Lernfitness

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