Banana Paper Squishy Template

Yellow banana in a gentle curve with a half-peeled skin, a brown stem and a wide smile

The banana is the clown of fruits: curved, yellow and always in a good mood. It is great for kids who love to laugh and color curvy shapes.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has the banana in color, a coloring page and mini bananas. It is about 6 inches long, slightly curved, with a piece of peel pulled down at the top.

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

  • Cut the curve in one smooth line so it stays clean.
  • Stuff evenly so the curve holds its shape.
  • Let the peeled skin at the top stick out slightly.
  • Add the brown spots last with a pen.

🎨 Color Ideas

Sunny Yellow
Bold yellow with light highlights and a brown stem.
Spotty Banana
Yellow with brown dots, ripe like at the fruit stand.
Green Banana
Still unripe, green on top and light yellow below.

🔄 Variations

Banana Bunch
Tape three bananas together at the stem to make a bunch.
Banana Phone
Hold it to your ear as a pretend phone.

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)

Does the peel open up?
It is only drawn on, which keeps the banana sturdy.

Is the banana very long?
About 6 inches, one of the larger templates.

Which filling works best?
Cotton or yarn spread evenly so it does not clump.

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: Banane-Squishy.