20 Christmas Tree Templates and Templates
A Christmas tree template gives kids a clean shape to decorate however they like. This set covers a blank tiered tree, a plain outline and a simple version, along with trees already dressed in bells, candy ornaments, chunky baubles, hearts, polka dots, light bulbs and swirling garland. One has a bow on top instead of a star, and another sits above a pile of presents. The blank tiers are especially useful for open-ended activities. Kids can draw their own ornaments with a pencil first, glue on buttons, sequins or paper circles, or press fingertip dots of paint for a quick textured tree. Teachers sometimes use the outline as a counting page, asking children to add a certain number of ornaments to each tier. Trees made from these templates also look great cut out and layered onto colored paper for a homemade card. For color ideas, mix two or three greens to give the branches depth. The simplest versions suit toddlers, while garland swirls and light bulbs offer more detail for school-age kids.
Blank trees to decorate yourself
Simple Christmas Tree and Christmas Tree Outline have no ornaments, so they work as templates for ages 3 to 6. Children can draw their own baubles, garlands and lights before coloring, then cut the trees out for a window or door display. Cute Christmas Tree adds a face and ready-made ornaments, while Fun Christmas Tree is the detailed page with gifts and tiny decorations for older kids.
Greens, golds and ornament colors
Deep green with a yellow or gold star is the classic look, and two greens alternating by tier give Simple Christmas Tree some depth. On Fun Christmas Tree, gold garlands with red, blue and silver ornaments create a sparkling effect, and the gifts below can each take a different wrapping paper. Glitter glue or stickers on the finished templates make an easy holiday craft.
