This Earth template to color or craft is a great activity for Earth Day or can be used when learning about the planets! My son and I just made this handprint paper plate earth and coloring this template will be another fun way to talk about how we need to take care of our planet and how we can do that together.
Below you will find a pdf file you can download to print. There’s an earth shape with the continents, a cut out craft version, and a page with three small earths on it.
How to Use This Earth Template
This template is for personal and educational use only. Feel free to use it as home or in your classroom. It is not intended for commercial use. If you use our template, please link back to this page.
Supplies Needed
- Earth template download– individual pieces below
- construction paper in colors of choice (assorted paper pack, or this cardstock pack)
- glue stick
- scissors
- Miscellaneous crafting items like glitter, pom poms, pipe cleaners, anything kids can use to create a colorful planet earth.
Steps to Assembling Your Earth
- Print out your template(s).
- Cut out the template and trace the large circle onto blue paper or cardstock, then trace the green continent outline onto green cardstock or construction paper.
- Using a glue stick, add your continents to your globe.
More Ideas to Try
- Use this template as a coloring page. You could add as many details or try using torn paper too.
- Glue pom poms or cotton balls onto the water or continent portion.
- Print out and use the paper as a painting game or guide.
- Make a dot or an ‘x’ on the globe to represent where you live!
Earth Template:
This downloadable PDF includes a full globe shape, including the continents. If you’re looking for the full set of earth designs use this downloadable PDF.
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Earth Template- Cut Out:
This downloadable PDF includes a full globe shape. It’s perfect for drawing on your continents or adding the cutout shapes to it. If you’re looking for the full set of earth designs use this downloadable PDF.
Earth Template- Cut Out Continents:
This downloadable PDF includes the shapes of the continents without the circle enclosure. If you’re looking for the full set of earth designs use this downloadable PDF.
Earth Template- Small Planet Earths:
This downloadable PDF includes three earth shapes. If you’re looking for the full set of earth designs use this downloadable PDF.
