Big Five Point Star
One very large five-point star outline fills the page, with thick rounded lines and a wide blank interior for colouring. Keep the background empty so the shape is easy for young children….
Star Templates
These star templates give children aged 3 to 12 simple star shapes to colour, trace, cut and use in crafts. They are free to print for home or classroom activities, with options that suit younger children and older pupils.
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Smiling Star Shape
A large five-point star outline sits in the centre with two simple circular eyes and a curved smile inside it. Keep the facial features separate from the outer cutting line and leave the….
Star With Wide Sections
Draw one large five-point star divided into five broad wedge-shaped sections by lines from the centre to the inner corners. The sections should be spacious for colouring in different….
Star And Circle Set
Show three large star outlines beside three large blank circles in a neat row, with plenty of space between each shape. Keep every shape bold and uncluttered for sorting and comparing….
Two Big Star Shapes
Place two large five-point star outlines side by side, one slightly larger than the other. Leave both interiors empty and the background plain for a simple size comparison activity.
Star In The Clouds
A single large star outline floats between two very simple puffy cloud outlines, with a broad open area inside the star. Arrange the clouds around the edges without touching the cutting….
Star On A Card
Show a simple folded greeting card outline with one large blank star outline on its front. Include a wide empty panel inside the card for children to add their own message later, but do….
Star Gift Tag
Draw a large star-shaped gift tag with a small circular hole near one point and a blank central area. Add a short plain string curving away from the hole, without any writing or labels.
Morning Star Garland
Show four large, simple star outlines connected along a gently curved string across the page. Each star has a broad blank interior and enough space between the shapes for cutting.
Small And Large Stars
Arrange five blank five-point star outlines in clearly different sizes from very small to very large, spaced across the page for sorting from smallest to largest. Keep the shapes plain….
Star Size Sorting Row
Place a row of six blank star templates in mixed sizes and mixed positions, with no connecting lines or labels. The stars should be separated clearly so children can cut them out and….
Pointy And Rounded Stars
Show four separate star templates: two with sharp points and two with gently rounded points. Arrange them in a balanced grid with open interiors for colouring and careful cutting.
Repeating Star Pattern
Draw a horizontal strip containing alternating large and small blank star outlines, with generous gaps between them for children to continue or rearrange the pattern. Keep the strip free….
Layered Star Decoration
Show three separate star outlines nested from largest to smallest, each slightly offset so the layers can be cut from different papers and stacked. Leave each star interior blank.
Star Garland Pieces
Arrange five medium star templates in a row, each with two small plain tabs at opposite upper edges for joining into a paper garland. Include light straight connector guides outside the….
Night Sky Star Collage
Place several blank star templates of different sizes around a large crescent moon and two soft clouds, creating an open night-sky collage page. Keep every star clearly separated for….
Star Symmetry Line
Draw one large, evenly shaped five-point star with a straight vertical centre line running from the top point through the centre to the bottom inner notch. Leave both halves blank for….
Star Corner Patterns
Show four separate medium star templates, each containing a different simple interior pattern: dots, stripes, curved bands and small circles. Keep all patterns inside the cutting….
Birthday Star Card
Draw a folded card outline with a large star-shaped panel on the front and a smaller blank star beside it as a decoration piece. Include balloons and a gift outline in the background,….
Diwali Hanging Stars
Show a simple hanging decoration made from three blank star outlines suspended from a horizontal line, with small diya lamp outlines below and a few plain dotted decoration marks. Keep….
Layered Festival Star
Place a large star outline behind two smaller offset star outlines, creating a paper-layer arrangement with visible edges. Add a simple hanging loop above the stack and leave every star….
Star Pattern Border
Create a horizontal classroom-border strip with repeating blank stars alternating with simple diamond and circle outlines. Keep the shapes evenly spaced and large enough to colour, cut….
Star Wish Collection
Arrange six blank star-shaped cards in different sizes around a small open basket, as if ready for children to write wishes or goals after printing. Include no text inside the stars or….
Star Sorting Tray
Show a shallow tray containing separate blank star templates in three sizes, with a few stars placed beside the tray for sorting. Use clear outlines and enough space for the shapes to be….
Rangoli Star Arrangement
Create a symmetrical floor decoration built from blank star outlines, circles, leaves and small diamond shapes arranged around a central star. Keep each component visibly separate for….
Indian Courtyard Stars
Show several blank star templates drying on a low craft table in an Indian home courtyard, with a clay pot, patterned floor tiles and a simple doorway in the background. Keep the stars….
Monsoon Window Stars
Arrange blank star templates on a table beside a window during monsoon weather, with raindrops on the glass, a potted plant and folded coloured paper nearby. Keep the stars separate and….
Winter Star Collage
Show a child's hands arranging layered blank star outlines on a large sheet beside cottony cloud shapes, mittens and a warm mug. The stars should form an open collage with clear cut….
Sunset Star Mobile
Draw a paper mobile hanging near a window at sunset, with several blank stars of different sizes suspended from curved threads and a low sun outside. Leave the star interiors empty for….
Star Cutting Practice
Show a large star outline with visibly wide inner corners and a second smaller star with sharper inner corners on a craft mat, alongside child-safe scissors and small paper scraps. Keep….
At a glance
- Ages: 3 to 12
- Skills: Cutting, tracing, colouring and pattern work
- You need: Paper, crayons, scissors and glue
- Time: 10 to 30 minutes
Star shapes for different ages
This set includes clear star outlines in a range of sizes and styles. Younger children can colour large, bold shapes or trace around them with adult help. Children in primary classes can practise careful cutting, compare points and make repeating patterns. Older children can use the outlines for layered decorations, greeting cards, paper garlands or a simple maths activity about symmetry. The shapes leave room for crayons, paint, collage materials and pencil patterns. Use a shape templates page alongside these star templates when you want children to compare different flat shapes.
Craft ideas for home and class
At home, your child can colour stars in a chosen colour scheme and glue them onto a birthday card, reading corner sign or bedroom notice board. In class, cut out a group of stars for a name display, a seasonal classroom border or a pattern-making table. Children can sort the shapes by size, arrange them from smallest to largest, or place them into a night-sky collage. For a Diwali activity, use paper stars as part of a hanging decoration with adult help and safe materials. Older pupils may add a short wish, kind word or goal to each finished star.
Helping children cut star points neatly
Star points can be tricky because the scissors must change direction at each corner. A common mistake is cutting across a point or turning the paper too quickly. Show your child how to keep the scissors mostly steady while slowly turning the paper with the other hand. Younger children can start with larger stars and fewer, wider points. Encourage older children to follow the outline first and check the inner corners before adding colour or collage. If a cut is uneven, keep the piece and turn it into a layered star, a pattern tile or part of a larger picture.
Lumi's tips
- For an easier start, let your child trace around a large star and decorate it before trying to cut it out.
- For a harder challenge, ask older children to create a repeating border using stars in two sizes and three colours.
- Keep it connected to real life by using finished stars as gift tags, classroom labels or reminders for a family celebration.
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Questions parents ask
What can children do with star templates?
Children can colour, trace, cut and decorate the stars. Use them for cards, garlands, collages, displays, gift tags and simple pattern activities.
Are these star templates suitable for preschool children?
Yes. Choose large, bold outlines for children aged 3 to 5, and provide help with cutting. Older children can use smaller shapes and more detailed craft ideas.
How can I use star templates in a maths activity?
Ask children to count the points, sort stars by size, find lines of symmetry or make repeating patterns. Older pupils can compare regular and irregular star shapes.
Can I download and print these star templates?
Yes. Most EarlyActivity printables are free to download with a free account. The files are PDFs for A4 and US Letter paper, and you can print them at home or in your own classroom.
What materials work well with star templates?
Crayons, coloured pencils, paint, paper scraps, stickers and glue all work well. Use child-safe scissors for cutting and supervise younger children during craft activities.
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