Puzzle Piece Template

Looking for a printable puzzle piece template? We’ve got you covered with 6 different puzzle piece shapes and 2 blank puzzle designs! These printables are handy for crafts, classroom activities, homemade games, and other creative learning projects.

Print your favorite puzzle piece and use it as a tracing pattern, coloring page, or craft template. The 12-piece and 20-piece puzzles are the perfect base for a custom puzzle that kids can decorate with crayons, markers, or collage materials. It’s a great way to create a personalized puzzle for birthdays, school projects, or simple afternoon fun. Simply choose a puzzle template below, print it, and start creating!

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Instructions for how to use these puzzle piece 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 puzzle piece outlines:

• Make a craft or activity using a puzzle piece template as the pattern or stencil.
• Use the puzzle piece outline as a coloring page, filling it with pictures, patterns, words, or favourite colours.
• Decorate the puzzle pieces with tissue paper, construction paper, paint, stickers, glitter, pom poms, or buttons.
• Create a personalized puzzle by drawing a picture across the full puzzle template, then cutting along the lines and putting it back together.
• Trace the puzzle piece shapes onto cardstock, craft foam, felt, or patterned paper to make decorations, garlands, cards, or scrapbook embellishments.
• Use the puzzle pieces for a classroom or group display. Have each person decorate one piece, then connect them under a message such as “We All Fit Together.”
• Turn the printable puzzle templates into a learning activity by adding letters, numbers, sight words, math problems, shapes, or matching pictures to the pieces.
• Make a simple matching game by writing related words or drawing matching images on puzzle pieces that fit together.
• Use the large puzzle piece outlines to make party invitations, gift tags, signs, or decorations for a puzzle-themed birthday party.
• Create a sewing appliqué, quilting pattern, woodworking template, or laser-cutting design using one of the simple puzzle piece outlines.

Puzzle Piece Template #1

This puzzle piece has rounded tabs on both sides and curved openings at the top and bottom. Use several copies to make a puzzle piece garland, patterned wall decoration, or colourful border for a classroom bulletin board.

Puzzle Piece Outline #1 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Puzzle Piece Template #2

This puzzle piece has three rounded tabs and one curved opening, giving it a classic jigsaw puzzle shape. Use it to make a colourful classroom display where each child decorates a piece with their name, favourite things, or a self-portrait.

Puzzle Piece Outline #2 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Puzzle Piece Template #3

This wide puzzle piece has tabs on both sides, a straight top, and a curved opening along the bottom. Use it to create a matching activity by adding a question, word, or math problem that connects with the correct answer on another piece.

Puzzle Piece Outline #3 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Puzzle Piece Outline #4

This corner puzzle piece has two straight edges, one rounded tab, and one curved opening. Trace it onto cardstock to make puzzle-themed gift tags, party invitations, or the corners of a collaborative bulletin board.

Puzzle Piece Outline #4 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Template of a Puzzle Piece #5

This puzzle piece has one rounded tab and three curved openings. It would be perfect for parts of a “We All Fit Together” craft, with each person decorating a piece before joining them into a group display.

Puzzle Piece Outline #5 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Puzzle Piece Shapes #6

This simple puzzle piece has a flat bottom, two rounded tabs, and one curved opening. Turn it into a handmade card by adding a message such as “You’re an Important Piece of My Life” or “We’re the Perfect Fit.”

Puzzle Piece Outline #6 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

12-Piece Puzzle Template

This printable puzzle is divided into 12 large pieces, making it a great option for younger children or quick craft activities. Draw or paint a picture across the template, cut out the pieces, and mix them up to create an easy homemade puzzle.

3×4 Grid Puzzle Printable

20-Piece Blank Puzzle Template

This 20-piece puzzle template offers a slightly more challenging activity with smaller pieces and additional details. Use it to make a personalized photo puzzle, a secret-message puzzle, or a learning game featuring letters, numbers, sight words, or vocabulary.

4×5 Grid Puzzle Printable

Here’s even more shape printables:

Star Template

Rainbow Template

Flower Outline

Where to buy:

You can purchase Low-Mess Crafts for Kids from Amazon, or wherever books are sold:

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