Free Printable Cow Stencils & Templates (PDF)

Moo-ve over — here come the cows! These printable cow templates are a real farmyard favourite, perfect for the classic paper plate cow and lots more crafty fun. Colour them, cut them out, or download the PDF to print at full size. They're great for farm animal themes, classroom projects and barnyard play. Pick a cow below and print or download it.

Make a paper plate cow

This is the one every child loves! Paint a paper plate white and let it dry to make a chunky cow face or body, then add the pieces from the template — two ears, a pair of little horns, a big pink snout and some googly eyes. Dab on black paint with a sponge to give your cow its spots. Glue it to a craft stick for a puppet, or add clothespin legs so it can stand up in your farm scene.

Down on the farm

A cow is the star of any farm project — but every farmyard needs a crew. Print some friends to go with it: a sheep, a pig, a horse and a goat for a complete barnyard scene. Explore lots more in the full animals collection.

C is for Cow

Cows are brilliant for early learning. Colour one in while you practise the "C" sound, trace the outline for fine-motor practice, or make a quick handprint cow — your child's hand becomes the body and you add a template head on top. And here are some fun facts to share as you craft: a cow's spots are unique to each one, just like a fingerprint, a baby cow is called a calf, and cows really do have best friends and get stressed when they're apart!