Flags are a super common interest among hyperlexic kids (see #4 on this list), which isn't surprising given that many of these kids have an interest in world maps and geography.
So, if your child (hyperlexic or not) is into flags and would be interested in designing their own, then these free blank flag templates are for you!
These blank flags are a great way to lean into your child's interests and passions, work on fine motor skills, inspire some creativity, and so much more. And keep in mind that you can use them for more than just drawing directly on them. As you'll see below, there are some different ways to use these templates.
Suggestions for How to Use these Blank Flag Templates for Kids
Here are a few suggestions for using these flag templates. However, feel free to get creative and come up with your own ideas as well.
- Use it as a blank coloring page and let kids design their own flag designs or recreate real flags from different countries.
- Skip the crayons or markers and turn it into a collage project instead. Glue various objects or craft supplies onto the flag, such as pom poms, sticks, leaves, cotton balls, glitter, feathers, milk jug lids, pieces of tissue or construction paper, etc.
- Laminate and use dry erase markers so they are reusable. You could then include them in a busy book for road trips, flights, etc., especially when paired with some I spy games and word scramble games.
- Laminate and use these templates as a play dough mat to create play dough flags.
- Screenshare the PDF during teletherapy or Zoom sessions and color them together using the annotate/draw tools included in Zoom (or similar). Details on how to do that here.
- Give your child a specific design challenge for their flag (e.g., design a flag for a future colony on a different planet, design a flag using only shades of red, design a flag that includes a flower).
Download the Free Flag Templates & Start Designing Your Own Flag
