Avocado Paper Squishy Template

Sliced green avocado with a brown pit as a belly, a face and a tiny smile

The avocado is a motif with personality: the pit becomes a round belly with the face right above. Kids and grown-ups with a sense of humor will like it.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has the avocado half in color, a coloring page and minis. It is about 4.5 inches tall, with dark skin, light green flesh and a brown pit.

At a Glance

Group
Fruit & Veggies
Size
about 4–5.5 in
Pages
3 × A4
Craft time
20–30 minutes
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer and regular printer paper (US Letter or A4)
  • Scissors
  • Wide clear packing tape (or laminating sheets)
  • Stuffing: cotton balls, yarn or paper scraps
  • Crayons or markers for the coloring version

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Print at 100% (turn off “fit to page”). Color the B/W version first.
2
Cut out the front and back along the outer line – the white border is the tape edge.
3
Cover both pieces with wide clear tape, overlapping the strips slightly, and smooth them out.
4
Place the front and back together exactly (colored sides out).
5
Tape all around the edge, leaving about 1 inch open where it says “leave open here”.
6
Stuff with cotton, yarn or paper scraps – not too full – and tape the opening shut. Done!

💡 Tips

  • Tape the pit twice so it stays nicely round.
  • Stuff the skin loosely and the pit firmer.
  • Blend the flesh with a light pencil.
  • Dark edges give the avocado depth.

🎨 Color Ideas

Ripe and Creamy
Light green inside, dark green outside, brown pit.
Baby Avocado
All light green with a small pit, like an avocado chick.
Fantasy Fruit
Pink flesh with a purple skin.

🔄 Variations

Avocado Pair
Two halves side by side with faces turned toward each other.
Breakfast Plate
Lay it on a paper toast for pretend play.

Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.

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Why families love PureSketchy:

  • Completely free: Every squishy template with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
  • Color and B/W: Each template comes ready in color and as a coloring version – plus minis.
  • Kid-tested: Printed, cut out, taped shut and stuffed with yarn – it works.
  • Regular printer paper: No cardstock, no special paper, no laminator needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where is the pit?
In the middle, it works as a belly or a heart.

Is the avocado funny?
Yes, many kids laugh at the pit-belly idea.

Must the skin be dark?
No, any color works, imagination welcome.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Avocado-Squishy.