A big round face, a water spout on top, and a wide smile – with this printable whale mask, kids become the gentle giants of the sea. Color it, cut it out, and add elastic. This free whale mask template is perfect for an under-the-sea party, preschool, and dress-up.
Why This Whale Is So Gentle
The big, round whale face is one huge shape that two-year-olds love to color. The spout on top is made of a few thick drops – a fun detail in light blue. A wide smile makes the whale the friendliest giant in the ocean. It's a simple, round shape that's easy to cut out too.
One big, simple shape.
A few thick drops on top.
A gentle giant.
Part of our Under the Sea Party set.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils, markers or watercolors
- Scissors (craft knife for the eye holes – adults only)
- Elastic cord (about 12–14 inches)
- Hole punch for the elastic holes
Print the template at actual size (100 %, not “fit to page”) on thick paper.
Color the mask any way you like – the big shapes are perfect for little hands.
Cut along the thick outer line.
An adult cuts out the eye holes with a craft knife or pointed scissors.
Punch holes at the two small circles, thread the elastic through and knot it – done!
⚠️ Safety: eye holes, craft knives and hot glue are grown-up jobs. Don’t run or play rough while wearing a mask that limits your view – and never put elastic around the neck.
📦 Included in These Craft Sets
This mask also comes as part of a bundle – one free PDF with a cover page, craft instructions and every mask in the set:
Play Ideas for Little Whales
In a spout game, whales dive under a blanket and pop back out with a loud whoosh and arms flung high. Hum a deep whale song together. Glide slowly through a sea of blue scarves like giant whales. Then open wide and scoop up paper fish.
Fun Facts About Whales
Whales aren't fish – they're mammals that breathe air through a blowhole. The spout isn't water squirting from their mouths but exhaled breath with tiny water droplets. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever lived on Earth – bigger than any dinosaur. Even so, it eats mostly tiny shrimp-like creatures called krill. Humpback whales sing long, mysterious songs that travel far underwater.
Color Ideas for Your Whale Mask
Ocean blue, gray, or bright:
Blue-gray with a light blue spout.
Gray with white patches.
Black with white patches.
A spout in every color.
Great Times for the Whale Mask
This gentle giant is ready for:
Team up with the dolphin, seal, and sea turtle.
Add a blue sweatshirt for a cozy costume.
A kickoff for learning about big sea animals.
A great warm-up before a visit.
Whale Facts at a Glance
Giant facts to share:
Whales breathe air.
Breath with tiny droplets.
The biggest animal ever.
Humpbacks sing.
More Masks for Your Under-the-Sea Party
Dolphin, seal, and crab masks are ready too – see all our ocean animal masks.
🎭 More masks from this group:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- A Real Craft Template: Face-size mask with eye holes and marks for elastic, a stick or glue tabs.
- Free to Print: Every mask and craft set as a PDF or image, no sign-up required.
- Print-Ready A4: Clean vector lines that print crisp on any home printer.
- Kid-Friendly Designs: Cheerful characters, nothing too scary, no brand logos – perfect for home, preschool and school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this mask suitable for?
The whale mask is made for ages 2 to 4. Kids color, and an adult cuts out the mask and eye holes.
Will the mask fit a child’s face?
Yes – printed at actual size (100 %) on A4 or US Letter, the mask is roughly the size of a child’s face. For adults, scale it up to 110–115 % or print on A3/Tabloid.
What paper works best?
We recommend 160–200 gsm cardstock (65 lb) so the spout doesn't bend.
Is the download free?
Yes, all masks and coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Wal Maske.