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.
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.
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.
