Whale templates and outlines
Ideas for using the whale templates and outlines
If you don’t already have a plan for a creative whale project, here are a few ideas that you might like to try.
Stenciling. You can use these printables as stencils to decorate just about any object that you like, from vases and furniture to posters and clothing. Remember that you can easily resize the PDF pages when printing them, making them larger or smaller.
Tracing. These pages can be used for simple tracing activities for children who love whales or are learning about the ocean.
Create an underwater scene. This can be a diorama, a poster, or a wall mural. There are plenty of other sea life templates here that you can use to make interesting scenes. Such as the –
Make a hanging whale mobile. This can easily be done with some string and a stick or two. Just be sure to print the whale shapes on cardboard before you cut them out. Alternatively, you can print on paper first, then glue your whales to card later.
Make a 3D whale. If you print two whale templates that are the same, you can join them back-to-back. Staple along the edges of the whales and fill them with paper or foam to make cool 3D whales. Note that you will want to color them in before cutting them out if you want colorful animals.
Teach whale anatomy. The printables can be used to teach learners about the different body parts of whales. The pictures can be labeled or used as a visual aid to write about them. You will also find a simple whale on the animal anatomy worksheets page.
Whale jigsaw puzzles. This is a great project for younger learners. Once you have printed a whale template that they like, turn the page over and draw different shapes on the back. Next, simply cut the shapes out, and you have a ready-made jigsaw puzzle that needs to be put back together.
Whale tail templates
Finally, we have some templates of whale tails that can be useful if you are looking for something a bit different. Their powerful tail fins are also known as flukes, and are what drive the animals to both dive deep underwater and up and out of the ocean when they jump.
Related activity
Another great activity that you can use alongside these printables is to have a discussion about whales. Use these whale conversation questions to get started!
