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Certificates and Awards for Kids

Find printable certificates and awards for children aged 3 to 12, with choices for reading, sports, participation, good behaviour and school milestones. These certificates and awards suit home activities, classroom recognition and end-of-year events.

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About certificates & awards

Certificates for Different Achievements

This subcategory brings together certificates for everyday efforts, special skills and school milestones. You can choose from Certificates for Kids, Award Certificates, Reading Certificate, Sports Certificate, Kindergarten Graduation Certificate, Star Student Certificate, Participation Certificate and Good Behaviour Certificate. The topic pages help you go straight to the type of recognition you need. Some certificates suit one child, while others can be used for a whole class or group. Read the wording before printing so you can choose a page that matches the child's achievement and the occasion.

Choosing by Age and Level

For younger children aged 3 to 5, a Kindergarten Graduation Certificate or a simple Participation Certificate can mark a classroom activity or school event. Children aged 6 to 8 may enjoy a Reading Certificate, Sports Certificate or Good Behaviour Certificate with their name added. For children aged 9 to 12, Star Student and Award Certificates can recognise steady effort, a helpful attitude or a particular skill. You can also select by occasion rather than age, then adjust the wording by hand to suit Nursery, LKG, UKG or Class 1 to 5.

Using Certificates at Home and in Class

At home, give a Reading Certificate after your child completes a personal reading goal, or use a Good Behaviour Certificate to mark a specific helpful action. In class, prepare Participation Certificates for a group activity and Star Student Certificates for an end-of-week recognition routine. Write the child's name, date and reason with a coloured pen. You can add a short personal note on the back. Keep the presentation simple, and explain exactly what the child did well so the certificate feels connected to a real effort.

Download and Print from EarlyActivity

Open the certificate topic you want, sign in to your free EarlyActivity account and download the PDF. Free accounts can download up to 20 printables a day. The files are sized for A4 and US Letter paper, so select the paper size that matches your printer and print at Actual size, or 100%. Use the certificates at home or in your own classroom. Sharing or reselling the files is not allowed. For help with downloading, contact [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Are these certificates free to print?

Most EarlyActivity printables are free. You need a free account to download them, and free accounts can download up to 20 printables a day.

What types of certificates are available for children?

You can find reading, sports, participation, good behaviour, star student, award and graduation certificates, along with general certificates for kids.

Can I use these certificates in my classroom?

Yes. The printables may be used at home or in your own classroom. You can add each child's name, date and reason before presenting the certificate.

What age group are these certificates suitable for?

They suit children aged about 3 to 12. Choose a simple participation or graduation certificate for younger children, or an award or star student certificate for older pupils.

What paper size should I use for printing?

The PDF files are sized for A4 and US Letter paper. Select the matching paper size and print at Actual size, or 100%.

Can I edit the certificates on my computer?

These are printable PDF files. You can print a certificate and write the child's details by hand, unless your PDF software allows you to add text before printing.

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