Free Printable Shield Outline Templates

If you’re looking for some shield outline templates to use as coloring pages or for crafts, these free printable shield templates from Just Family Fun make the perfect resource for children and adults alike.

We’ve included 12 different blank shield templates for you to print and cut out.

Use them for colouring, crafts, stencils for fun activities or when learning about family coats of arms and medieval armoury.

They could be used when your little one wants to be a superhero for the day or as a way of protecting themselves from the stream of water from a water gun.

What’s Included With Your Shield Templates

This set includes 12 different shield outlines that you can print and use however you like. Some are tall and pointy, some are rounder and wide there’s a nice mix so you can choose the one that works best for your project.

Each shield comes on its own A4 page, so there’s plenty of space to get creative. Kids can colour them in, cut them out, or even turn them into their own coat of arms. Whether it’s for a school activity, a rainy-day craft, or a make-believe battle, you’ll find something useful here.

What Can Our Blank Shield Outline Templates Be Used For?

There are lots of fun and educational activities you can use the blank shield outlines for. But if you need a few ideas we included some below.

Make a Coat of Arms

Let your preschooler make design their own coat of arms to proudly display in their room.

Super Hero for a Day

Several superheroes, such as the Patriot, Captain America and Taskmaster carry shields. Let your little person design their shield and encourage them to play at being a superhero for the day. Let them create their own superhero persona.

Historical Figures

Lots of different groups of figures throughout history have used shields as a method of protection to block attacks by hand weapons, such as swords, axes and maces, or ranged weapons like sling-stones and arrows.

These shield outline templates can be useful when learning about foot soldiers, knights and cavalry during medieval times.

Why not incorporate a little role play after you’ve made the shields?

Water Fight

Stick your coloured shield onto some cardboard and laminate it. Then attach a handle at the back and let your little one use it as protection from the stream of water from a water gun.

More Fun Outline Templates

If you’re after more outline templates, we’ve got loads to choose from. One of our favourites is this big set of 70 printable feather templates. There’s a mix of shapes and sizes, and they’re great for all sorts of crafts – whether you’re making a dreamcatcher, decorating a bird project, or just after something fun to colour in.

You might also like our rainbow templates. They’re simple, cheerful, and perfect for brightening up a grey afternoon. Kids love adding their own colours, and they work really well for weather topics at school or just a bit of creative time at home.