These free printable geometric shape stencils are a simple, hands-on way for children to explore shapes. Each sheet has clean, straight outlines that are easy to trace and cut out by hand, making them just as handy for craft projects as for learning. Print any design on standard A4 or US Letter paper — pick a shape you like below, open the full-size image and print it.
Shapes you can print
The set covers the basic geometric shapes children meet first, including:
- Circle and oval
- Square and rectangle
- Triangle
- Star and diamond
- And other simple polygons
Learning and craft ideas
Because the outlines are clean and symmetrical, these shape stencils work well for early learning as well as crafts:
- Help children name, trace and recognise each shape
- Sort the shapes by size or by number of sides
- Build pictures and patterns by combining different shapes
- Cut shapes out for collage, mosaics and appliqué
- Make flashcards or simple matching games
How to print and resize
Print at 100% to keep a shape at full size, or open the image in any photo editor to make it larger or smaller before printing. For a stencil you can reuse, print on card stock or thick paper and cut the shape out carefully.
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