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14 Free Printable Triangle Templates
If you’re looking for ways to introduce triangle shapes to your child or you need different sized triangles for any kind of craft activity, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got a fantastic collection of free printable triangle templates in lots of different sizes, so you’re bound to find the perfect triangle.
A triangle is a two-dimensional shape that forms when three lines meet. Children may not realize it at first, but we are surrounded by triangles every day – from the food we eat (slices of pizza, sandwiches and nachos) to road signs, parts of buildings and even the tents we go camping in! By teaching your little one all about triangles, you will help them to understand and recognize this shape in the world around them.
There are lots of fun ways to help children learn about and explore triangles, such as eating triangle-shaped snacks, and by using our brilliant triangle templates for all kinds of triangle activities and crafts! We’ve included lots of inspirational ideas for our different-sized triangle templates below, so get stuck in and enjoy teaching your youngster all about this fascinating shape.
1 Inch Triangle Template
This 1-inch triangle template free download is our smallest triangle template. These little triangles are perfect for all kinds of tiny craft activities, such as adding cute details on homemade greetings cards like mini Christmas trees.
You can also use this template sheet to make mathematics activities a little more interesting for older children. Ask the kids to write sequences of numbers on each line, starting with basic counting and then trying more complex sequences such as counting backwards or counting up in multiple of ten.
1.5 Inch Triangle Template
Our 1.5 inch triangle templates are ideal for creating some wonderful pattern blocks and mosaic pictures. Print out the triangles onto different colored card, or print onto white card and ask the children to color them in. Cut out the triangles, or older children can do this themselves using safety scissors. Grab another piece of card or paper and a glue stick and ask the kids to create some fabulous art work!
Alternatively, try printing onto sticky-backed paper and cut out the mini triangles for ready-made stickers.
2 Inch Blank Triangles
This template sheet includes five rows of three 2 inch triangles. They’re ideal for making your own unusual gift tags for small presents and for all kinds of craft projects.
This size of triangle is also great for many different learning activities that help children develop their fine motor skills, such as coloring, tracing and cutting.
Print out the template then place a piece of tracing paper over the top and ask your little one to copy the outline carefully. When they’ve finished, they can color in the triangles too. It’s a perfect activity for practicing pencil control and concentration skills, and will help your youngster learn how to draw a triangle by themselves.
2.5 Inch Triangle Templates
These 2.5 inch triangle templates are a perfect size for all kinds of arts and craft activities. They’re great for making larger gift tags, or for crafting miniature bunting for a dolls house.
For a fun craft activity, try making a sun out of triangles and a large circle. Find a large orange or yellow paper plate or use one of our larger circle templates for the center of the sun. Next, use the triangle template to make triangle flames (print onto yellow paper or ask the kids to color them in). Using glue or sticky tape, stick the triangle flames around the edges of the circle to complete the sun.
3 Inch Blank Triangle Templates
These 3 inch triangles are fantastic for different art and drawing activities. Use a triangle as the end of a firework or space rocket zooming into space, a bird beak, a slice of tasty pizza (your little one can draw their own toppings) or as the roof on top of a house or building. The only limit is your child’s imagination, so start with one of our triangles to spark some creative fun!
3.5 Inch Printble Triangle Template
One of the places where younger children see triangles is on their plate of food! Pizza slices, a piece of pie and nachos are all triangle-shaped, so why not get the kids to make their own pretend food with these handy 3.5 inch triangles?
Cut out the triangles then grab some pens or colored pencils and ask your little one to create some tasty treats, such as slices of cake, carrots or a piece of cheese. You can reward the activity by eating some real triangular-shaped treats!
4 Inch Triangle Templates
These templates are sized at 4-inches and there are four triangles on this page. For a fun, educational activity to teach your child about triangles, cut out all four triangles (you can make them different colors if you prefer, and laminate them to make them stronger). Next, ask the children if they can use the triangles to make one larger triangle. They might need try the smaller triangles in a few different positions and maybe rotate them around! This fun activity encourages children to visualize how different shapes go together and helps practice logical thinking and problem solving.
4.5 Inch Triangle Printables
These triangle templates are sized at 4.5 inches and there are four triangles on the page.
This size of triangle is fantastic for all kinds of craft and art projects. Why not help your little one make some wonderful baubles in the shape of a Christmas tree?
First, simply cut out the triangles from green card or felt. Then grab some glue, gold stars, shiny beads and glitter and ask your child to decorate their tree. Once they’ve finished, stick some ribbon on the back to form a loop, ready to hang on your Christmas tree.
5 Inch Triangle Template
This free triangle template contains two five inch triangles. Learning about shapes doesn’t have to be boring, so why not try some different activities to keep the kids interested! For a more hands-on method of learning about shapes, ask your little one to roll out a thin sheet of colored play dough. Next, place the triangles on top of the play-dough and ask your child to cut out the shapes using a safe plastic knife.
5.5 Inch Free Triangle Template
This printable 5.5-inch triangle template is great for different home decorating projects, and can be used as stencil whenever you need to use a perfectly measured triangle.
For a fun craft project, print and cut out lots of 5.5 inch triangles and ask the kids to decorate each one with a different design or pattern using paint, crayons or felt-tip pens. Then stick all of the triangles together to make a giant mural or patchwork quilt – perfect to brighten up the classroom or a playroom!
Printable 6 Inch Triangle Template
This printable 6 inch triangle template is the perfect size for crafts that include folding or origami. Older children can try making a cute love heart using a triangle shape cut out of pink or red paper – perfect for a Valentines craft! All of the instructions can be found at here at make-origami.com.
6.5 Inch Triangle Template
Our 6.5 inch triangle template is perfect for making your own bunting to hang around the home, classroom or garden.
You can use our triangle templates with your own choice of paper or fabric to make some easy bunting. Once you have cut out your triangles, fold the top of each flag over ribbon or string and glue or stitch in place. It’s easy to make bunting in different color schemes and for events, such as birthday parties and summer fairs.
7 Inch Large Triangle Template
This large triangle template holds one 7-inch square, and it’s a great size for lots of large craft projects. For a simple idea, why not ask the kids to make their own flag? They can decorate the triangle shape with any design they choose (or copy a country flag), then cut out and stick to a long straw or stick, ready to wave.
7.5 Inch Triangle Template
This is our largest triangle template, measuring 7.5 inches. It’s ideal for making signs, so why not ask the kids to create their own traffic signs? You could even put them up in the garden or school playground!
Conclusion
We hope you’ve enjoyed our printable triangle templates and that you’ll continue to find lots of fun uses for them at home and in the classroom.
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