Here is a big collection of assorted leaf templates that can be used for all kinds of creative arts and crafts projects. Check out the ideas below if you don’t already have a plan in mind for these free printables.
This page has simple leaves, leaves for autumn and fall, pumpkin, maple, palm, monstera, jungle, bamboo, holly, oak, ivy, gum leaves, and more.
The first 2 pages below are of quite basic leaves that will help get you started on the easiest of craft activities.
The next leaves are just what you need to create Thanksgiving, Halloween, and other fall-themed craft activities. The first 2 PDFs are of basic autumn leaves that you can color accordingly. The third page has pumpkin leaves which are also commonly related to this time of year.
The maple leaf is the national symbol of Canada although they grow on other continents besides North America. The stunning red, orange, yellow, brown, and green hues of the maple foliage make them perfect for decorating all sorts of objects.
There are said to be over 130 different species of maple trees and they can also be found in Asia and Europe!
You may want to try some of these ideas with your classes and students to have some extra fun with these printable leaves.
Stencils. These leaf shapes make great stencils. You cut out the inside or outside of the leaves for this and with some paint make a leaf anywhere you like.
Collages. Try making interesting leaf collages with a variety of different leaves with different colors.
Painting and drawing. Fill the leaves with whatever colors you like as you would a blank canvas. The larger templates work best for this. You can even fill them in with things like torn paper and glitter!
Make a bouquet. Use some of the free printable flowers and combine them with leaves of your choice to make a wonderful flower arrangement. This is great for things like International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day.
Make a mural. There are all sorts of leaves here to choose from to make any sort of wall picture ranging from the season of fall to a deep jungle scene.
Make a paper garland or headband. Use the printables to make festive garlands or cool-looking nature headbands.
Paper mobiles. Once colored and cut out, hang arrangements of leaves from a stick or coat hanger that you can attach to your ceiling.
Leaf chains. Join lots of leaves together to make chains. These can be hung as decorative streamers or made into things like paper belts.
