Free Printable Summer Templates

Looking for fun summer activities to keep your kids engaged and creative? These free Summer printable Templates are perfect for crafts, colouring, painting, and more! 

In this post, you’ll find free printable templates for popular summer crafts like watermelons, sandcastles, popsicles, beach balls, boats, and more.

Scroll through to see all the designs and download them as a single PDF!

What’s Included in the Summer Template Pack?

This free printable pack includes 8 simple, kid-friendly templates:

• Watermelon Template
• Sandcastle Template
• Beach Ball Template
• Palm Tree Template
• Popsicle Template
• Ice Cream Template
• Flip-Flop Template
• Boat Template

Each template is designed with thick lines and large open spaces, making them easy for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners to cut, colour, and craft with.

All pages come in A4 format (PDF) and are ready to print and use! You can download these for Free By Signing up at the end of the post. 

Watermelon Template

This set includes two watermelon templates – a semicircular slice and a triangular slice with seeds.

Try these fun watermelon ideas:

1. Colour the slices using red and green, then dip fingertips in black paint to make fingerprint seeds
2. Make a torn paper watermelon craft using red and green construction paper
3. Use crumpled red and green tissue paper to fill in the watermelon sections for a textured craft

Sandcastle Template

Includes two versions: one in portrait and one in landscape format.

Creative ways to use it:

1. Colour with brown crayons and sprinkle real sand over the glue to give it a realistic texture
2. Use a sponge and brown paint to dab on a sandy effect
3. Tear brown craft paper and glue pieces to form a textured castle
4. Try salt painting for a sparkly effect, then colour it in shades of brown

Decorate with mini cut-out flags and shell stickers for extra detail.

Beach Ball Template

A perfect template for bright, summery projects.

Fun ideas:

1. Colour each segment in a different bold colour for a classic beach ball look
2. Make a suncatcher by cutting out the sections and filling them with coloured cellophane or tissue paper
3. Create a crumpled paper beach ball using different coloured papers glued onto each section.

Palm Tree Template

Bring tropical vibes to your art session with this palm tree outline.

Try these ideas:

1. Use tissue paper scraps to create a collage for the leaves and trunk
2. Glue on real leaves or green paper cut-outs for a nature-inspired touch
3. Colour the palm tree and paint a sunset background with watercolours to complete the beach scene

Popsicle Template

This simple shape is perfect for pretend play or craft stations.

Fun ways to use it:

1. Print four or six per page, colour them, and use them in a pretend play kitchen or ice cream shop setup
2. Make a torn paper popsicle using colourful craft paper
3. Let children spread playdough inside the shape to create vibrant popsicle ‘flavours’
4. Paint with watercolours to experiment with blended fruity shades

Ice Cream Template

A fun and sweet template with scoops that children will love decorating.

Creative suggestions:

1. Colour the cone and scoops, then glue on pom-poms and paper sprinkles
2. Use dot markers or sponge stamps to add texture to the scoops
3. Try making fluffy paint and apply it to the scoops for a 3D ice cream effect

Flip-Flop Template

These summery sandals are great for fashion-inspired crafts.

Things to try:

1. Use markers or washi tape to create colourful patterns
2. Colour several and turn them into a flip-flop banner for summer decorations
3. Add paper straps or ribbon, pipe cleaners, or strips of card

Boat Template

A classic shape that pairs perfectly with ocean-themed activities.

Project ideas:

1. Create a crumpled paper boat by glueing crushed coloured paper onto the boat
2. Add a popsicle stick mast and a triangle-shaped felt or paper sail
3. Glue the decorated boat onto a paper plate ocean scene, using blue paint or paper waves

These 8 summer Craft templates are great for:

• Colouring sessions
• Craft time at home or in class
• Bulletin board decorations
• Summer-themed learning units

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