Sun Outline

These sun outlines are such a fun and easy way to add a little sunshine to your next craft or classroom activity! With 12 printable sun outlines to choose from, kids can color, trace, cut, and decorate all kinds of sun shapes. From simple circle suns and classic pointed rays to wavy suns, sunrise templates, and bold zigzag designs, there’s so many sizes and types of sun to choose from.

Use these sun templates for coloring pages, weather activities, bulletin boards, summer crafts, cut-and-paste projects, or simple art activities at home. Each printable sun outline has a bold, kid-friendly shape that’s easy to use, making them perfect for preschool, kindergarten, homeschool, or any sun related lesson or craft.

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Instructions for how to use these sun templates:

1. Scroll down and find the page you want.
2. Click on any of the photos below, or on the text links below them. A printable PDF file will open in a new window. (NOTE: The images themselves are not printable quality.)
3. Print the PDF on 8.5 inch by 11 inch, letter sized paper.

Fun things to do with an outline of a sun:

• Make a craft or activity with a sun outline as the pattern or stencil.
• Use it as a coloring page, filling in the sun with bright colors, patterns, faces, or extra details.
• Decorate the sun templates with tissue paper, torn construction paper, paint, markers, glitter, pom poms, or buttons.
• Cut out the sun outline and glue it onto blue paper to make an easy weather craft or summer art project.
• Trace the sun shape onto construction paper, cardstock, craft foam, or felt to make your own decorations.
• Use the printable sun outline to make cheerful cards, party invitations, gift tags, or classroom labels.
• Create a bulletin board display with different sun shapes, clouds, rainbows, or weather words.
• Use the sun templates for preschool, kindergarten, or homeschool lessons about weather, seasons, summer, or the solar system.
• Turn one of the simple sun outlines into a paper plate sun craft, suncatcher, collage, or cut-and-paste activity.
• Use a sun outline as a template for sewing appliqué, quilting, embroidery, or felt crafts.
• Use one of the bold sun outline drawings as a pattern for woodworking, scroll saw projects, laser cutting, or vinyl crafts.
• Print two copies of the sun templates to make a matching game, or compare different sun shapes for a simple learning activity.

Sun Outline #1

This bold sun outline has a large round center and wide pointed rays, giving it a clear, easy-to-color shape. It’s a helpful sun outline printable for younger kids, simple craft projects, or classroom weather activities.

Sun Outline #1 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Sun Outline #2

This sun outline has a round center with wavy flame-like rays around the outside. It’s a fun choice for a cheerful summer sun craft, a sunshine coloring page, or a template for making a bright paper sun.

Sun Outline #2 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Sun Outline #3

This simple sun template has a round center with separate straight rays around it. The open spacing makes it easy to color, trace, or use for a weather worksheet or preschool sun activity.

Sun Outline #3 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Sun Outline #4

This decorative sun outline has teardrop-shaped rays around the center. It’s a nice option for coloring pages, suncatcher crafts, paper plate sun projects, or a more playful sunshine template.

Sun Outline #4 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Sun Outline #5

This sunrise outline shows a half sun coming up over a straight horizon line, with pointed rays above it. Use this printable sun outline for sunrise crafts, morning-themed activities, or weather and seasonal lessons.

Sun Outline #5 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Sun Template #6

This classic sun outline has a round center with long, pointed rays around the outside. It’s a great all-purpose sun template for coloring, painting, cutting, or tracing onto construction paper.

Sun Outline #6 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Sun Template #7

This sun template has rounded, curved rays that give it a bright swirling look. Use this sun outline for coloring pages, summer crafts, weather units, or as a printable template for painting and collage projects.

Sun Outline #7 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Sun Template #8

This sun template has long, pointed triangle rays all around the outside, creating a bright, full sunshine shape. It’s a great printable sun template for summer crafts, classroom decorations, or weather-themed projects.

Sun Outline #8 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Sun Shape #9

This simple sunrise template has a half circle sun with wide rectangular rays. It’s easy to cut out and works well for preschool crafts, bulletin boards, and simple sun art projects.

Sun Outline #9 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Sun Shape #10

This sun outline has curved rays that swirl around the center, giving it a softer, more decorative look. It’s a fun sun coloring page for older kids, or a great template for painting, collage, or mixed media crafts.

Sun Outline #10 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Template of a Sun #11

This detailed sun outline has many small zigzag rays around the circle, making it a more intricate design to color. It’s a good option for older kids, mindful coloring, or a bold sunshine craft with lots of detail.

Sun Outline #11 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Outline of a Sun #12

This simple sun outline has a large circle in the center and wide triangle rays, making it easy for kids to color or cut out. Use it as a basic printable sun template for preschool crafts, weather activities, or summer art projects.

Sun Outline #12 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

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