Big Five-Petal Flower
A single very large flower with five rounded petals, a wide circular centre, one straight stem and two simple leaves. Centre it on the page with plenty of empty space around the bold….
Flower Templates
These flower templates are simple printable outlines for colouring, cutting, tracing and paper crafts. They suit children aged 3 to 12 and are free to print for use at home or in your own classroom.
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Round Sunflower
A cheerful sunflower with one large round centre and eight broad petals, standing on a short stem with two chunky leaves. Place it upright in the middle of the page with a simple curved….
Broad Daisy Flower
A single daisy with ten broad oval petals around a large empty centre, a gently curved stem and two rounded leaves. Show the whole flower from the front without extra scenery.
Simple Tulip Shape
One tulip with a wide curved cup-shaped bloom, three soft top points, a straight stem and two large pointed leaves. Place it upright with a small oval patch of soil at the bottom.
Easy Lotus Flower
A simple lotus floating on a small pond, made from five large overlapping petals above two broad water leaves. Add two gentle curved water lines beneath it.
Friendly Hibiscus Outline
A large hibiscus with five wide wavy-edged petals, a round centre and one long simple central stamen. Include one broad leaf and a short stem beneath the bloom.
Easy Rose Outline
A single simple rose shown from the front, with five rounded outer petals and one large spiral-like curved centre, plus a short stem and two leaves. Leave the petals widely spaced.
Garden Flower Stem
A generic five-petal garden flower on a long stem with two large leaves, standing beside two simple tufts of grass. Keep the flower much larger than the background plants.
Flower Pot Bloom
One large round-petaled flower growing from a wide, plain flowerpot, with a thick stem and two big leaves. Add only three large curved soil lines inside the pot.
Layered Daisy Pieces
A large daisy arranged as separate printable pieces: one circular centre, one complete layer of eight broad petals and one smaller layer of four petals. Keep each piece clearly separated….
Lotus In A Bowl
A lotus with several overlapping pointed petals rising from a shallow decorative bowl, with two floating leaves and a few simple water curves around it. Show the complete outline from….
Rose With Leafy Stem
A medium-detail rose with layered rounded petals and a gently curling outer edge, attached to a curved stem with three serrated leaves. Place the flower diagonally across the page.
Sunflower In A Field
A tall sunflower with two rings of broad petals, a large patterned centre, a sturdy stem and two leaves. Add a low field line, two distant simple plants and a small rising sun in the….
Daisy Garden Pair
Two different daisies growing side by side, one with broad petals and one with narrower petals, each with a stem and leaves. Add a low garden bed, three rounded stones and a few simple….
Tulip Row In Spring
A row of three tulips with different cup-shaped blooms, rounded, pointed and gently open, growing from a shared garden bed. Include broad leaves, a few raindrops and a simple spring cloud.
Hibiscus By The Window
Two hibiscus flowers with broad wavy petals sit in a simple rectangular windowsill planter, with long stamens, rounded leaves and a few visible window panes behind them. Keep the flowers….
Marigold Festival Basket
A shallow woven basket filled with three round marigold blooms, each made from layered scalloped petals, with two leaves and a few loose flowers beside the basket. Include a simple….
Flowers On Ice Sticks
Three separate flower cutouts, a daisy, tulip and sunflower, each attached to a plain ice cream stick, arranged upright like a pretend garden. Add one simple strip of grass along the bottom.
Flower Shape Collection
A neat collection of five distinct flower outlines: lotus, rose, sunflower, daisy and hibiscus, arranged in two rows with enough space between them. Show each flower with a short stem….
Petal Counting Garden
A simple garden scene containing three large flowers with visibly different petal counts: a five-petal flower, a six-petal flower and an eight-petal daisy. Add stems, leaves and a curved….
Detailed Rose Mandala
A large symmetrical rose seen from above, with several carefully layered rounded petals radiating around a curved central coil and small leaves forming an outer ring. Keep the full….
Lotus Pond Reflection
A detailed lotus with overlapping pointed petals rising from a pond, accompanied by two lily pads, curled stems, reeds and a clear mirrored reflection below the waterline. Add gentle….
Hibiscus Leaf Study
A large hibiscus flower with five wavy petals, a long prominent stamen, several veined leaves and a small unopened bud on a branching stem. Arrange the parts diagonally like a….
Sunflower Under Moonlight
A detailed sunflower with two layers of petals and a textured circular centre, standing in a night garden with curved leaves, tall grass, a crescent moon and a few large stars. Keep the….
Indian Courtyard Flowers
A small group of lotus, hibiscus and marigold flowers growing in pots along an Indian courtyard ledge, with simple arched doorway details, a low step and a few broad leaves. Give each….
Seasonal Flower Garland
A curved hanging garland made from repeated lotus, daisy, rose and marigold flowers, with leaves and simple connecting strings, arranged across the page like a festive decoration. Do not….
Flower Pattern Border
A wide repeating border built from alternating tulips, daisies, leaves and small five-petal flowers, with a blank open centre for a child's collage or card design. Keep the pattern….
Botanical Flower Parts
A large flower shown with its main parts arranged as separate, clearly outlined pieces nearby: layered petals, a circular centre, stem, leaves and a simple sepal. Use a daisy-like flower….
Folded Symmetry Flower
A complete highly symmetrical eight-petal flower with a straight vertical centre line, matching leaves on both sides and a simple stem, presented as a fold-and-check template. Add a….
Round Sunflower
A cheerful sunflower with one large round centre and eight broad petals, standing on a short stem with two chunky leaves. Place it upright in the middle of the page with a simple curved….
Lotus In A Bowl
A lotus with several overlapping pointed petals rising from a shallow decorative bowl, with two floating leaves and a few simple water curves around it. Show the complete outline from….
Lotus Pond Reflection
A detailed lotus with overlapping pointed petals rising from a pond, accompanied by two lily pads, curled stems, reeds and a clear mirrored reflection below the waterline. Add gentle….
Simple Tulip Shape
One tulip with a wide curved cup-shaped bloom, three soft top points, a straight stem and two large pointed leaves. Place it upright with a small oval patch of soil at the bottom.
Garden Flower Stem
A generic five-petal garden flower on a long stem with two large leaves, standing beside two simple tufts of grass. Keep the flower much larger than the background plants.
At a glance
- Ages: 3 to 12
- Skills: Cutting, colouring, tracing and design
- You need: Paper, crayons, scissors and glue
- Time: 15 to 40 minutes
Flowers for different ages
This set includes clear flower outlines with a mix of simple shapes and more detailed designs. Younger children can colour large petals, trace thick lines and practise safe cutting with adult help. Older children can layer petals, add their own patterns, compare flower shapes or use an outline as a starting point for a paper collage. Familiar flowers such as lotus, rose, sunflower, daisy and hibiscus give children ideas for colour and shape without making the activity too difficult.
Ideas for home and class
At home, let your child colour a flower, cut it out and attach it to a straw or ice cream stick for a pretend garden. In class, children can make a shared display by adding their names, the month or a short greeting to each flower. Use the outlines for a spring or garden theme, a thank-you card, a nature notebook cover or a counting activity with petals. Older pupils can create repeating patterns with several flower shapes and write a few lines about a favourite flower.
Helping with shape and cutting
Children often cut across petals or leave very wide borders when they are still learning to control scissors. Show your child how to turn the paper slowly instead of twisting the scissors, and ask them to cut the outer shape before small details. Symmetrical flowers can be folded after colouring to check both sides. If a detailed outline feels too hard, offer a simple flower first. For older children, ask them to add veins, shading or a second layer of petals while keeping the main outline easy to recognise.
Lumi's tips
- Make it easier by choosing a large-petal outline and colouring each petal with one bright shade.
- Make it harder by asking your child to design a second petal layer or create a repeating border with the flower shape.
- Keep it connected to real life by comparing the template with a flower in your garden, balcony pot or local market.
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- Open the PDF and print at "Actual size" (100%) so nothing is cut off.
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Questions parents ask
What can children do with flower templates?
Children can colour, trace, cut, layer and decorate the flowers. The outlines also work for cards, displays, collages and pretend garden play.
Are these flower templates suitable for preschool children?
Yes. Choose the bold, simple outlines for ages 3 to 5 and stay nearby during cutting. Older children can use the more detailed shapes for pattern work and paper crafts.
How do I download and print the flower templates?
Create a free EarlyActivity account to download the PDF. The files are sized for A4 and US Letter paper, and you can print at Actual size, or 100 percent.
Can I use these templates in my classroom?
Yes. You may print them for use at home or in your own classroom. The files may not be shared or resold.
Which flowers can children learn about with these templates?
The set can include familiar shapes such as lotus, rose, sunflower, daisy, tulip and hibiscus. Use the activity as a starting point for talking about colours, petals, stems and leaves.
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