Cactus Template Printable (Free Craft for Kids)

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Get ready to explore cactus plants and have some fun with this mix-and-match cactus template printable! Your child will love creating their very own cactus just as a fun craft, as a card, or decoration! Not only is this a fun craft, but it’s a great way for children to learn about cactuses.

Below you’ll find a list of books to read together and more cactus themed fun!

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Cactus Template Printable

In this free printable cactus template bundle, you’ll receive a black-and-white cactus template and a full-color cactus template! There are 3 pots, 5 cactus shapes, and 4 flowers to mix and match.

Black and White Cactus Template Printable

With this black and white cactus template, children can color and decorate their cactus however they choose! Use crayons, markers, paint, and tissue paper, the options are endless! And bonus, they’ll be working on those fine motor skills! 

Color Cactus Template Printable

Use the color cactus template printable option for a fun activity with bold and bright colors! Use these to create a fun greeting card! 

How to Download

Downloading these free cactus templates is easy! Just hit the download button below for the instant download! The digital files will download to your computer or mobile device instantly! This free printable is not for commercial use, personal use only. Tell a friend by simply sharing the link to this post and they can download it too!

Supplies

There is no prep for this activity, just need a few simple supplies:

• Free download
• Printer
• Regular white printer paper or white card stock
• Crayons, markers, or coloring pencils
• Scissors
• Glue Stick
• Any additional decorative items they may want to use such as stickers, glitter, tissue paper, cotton balls, etc.

Instructions for Cactus Template Printable

1. Download this free printable.
2. Have your child choose either the black-and-white template or the color template.
3. Print on your choice of regular white printer paper or white card stock on your home printer or at your local print shop. Print on 8.5×11 page size for best results.
4. Cut out the different designs and your child can mix and match to create different options of cactuses. Choose one flower pot, one cactus, and one or more flowers. When assembling, I recommend gluing the bottom of cactus behind the flower pot to make it appear planted in the flower pot. Glue the flowers to the cactus arms or top of cactus to resemble a real cactus.

Ways to Use Free Printable Template

Cactus Craft Activities

Use this cactus template for multiple cactus crafts! Even just as something fun for the kids to do one afternoon when it’s too hot outside to keep their little hands and minds busy for a bit.

Cactus Unit Study

We love Stephanie Hathaway’s unit studies and she has a beautiful Desert Unit Study that would go great with this template!

Cactus Card

Once you’ve created your cactus, lay your cactus on top of another piece of paper. A piece of thicker paper such as cardstock or construction paper would work best. Trace your cactus creation onto the piece of paper. Cut it out. Use a thin line of glue on the left side to attach to create a front and back for a card. A stapler would also work.

Birthday Theme

If you’re hosting a cactus birthday-themed party, this would make a great activity for the kids to enjoy during the party! Print out several sheets of both the black-and-white and colored cactus, pots, and flowers. Scatter on a table for the kids to create their own cactus. Get out the crayons, markers, glue, and any extra craft supplies that the kids can use to decorate. If you dare, bust out the glitter!

Coloring Page

Your child can color the cactus and props however they want and then assemble them, but I’ve also included this cute coloring page you can download too!

Door Hangers

Have even more fun and let your child’s imagination run wild with these free printable door hangers! Simply color, cut, and hang on any door in your home!

Cactus Picture Books

• Cactus Hotel (Rise and Shine), by Brenda Guiberson
• Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? All About Deserts, by Tish Rabe
• Deserts, by Gail Gibbons
• Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus, by Barbara Bash
• Way Out in the Desert, by T.J. Marsh
• What Can Live in a Desert? First Step Nonfiction, by Sheila Anderson
• Seasons of the Desert Biomes, by Shirley Duke
• Creatures of the Desert World, by National Geographic Society

More Cactus Fun

• Toothpick Cactus Craft for Kids
• DIY Rock Cactus Craft
• Adorable Cactus Craft With Bubble Wrap Paint
• Cactus DIY Clay Summer Kids Craft
• Easy No Cook Homemade Playdough Recipe

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