Lunch Box Paper Squishy Template

Light green lunch box with a snap latch, apple sticker and smiling face as a paper squishy template

Every school kid knows the lunch box and looks forward to recess. As a squishy it's always full, with cotton, and it never gets left on the bus.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has a square lunch box with a snap latch, an apple sticker and a face, about 5 inches (12 cm) wide. The back shows the bottom with little compartments. You get it in color, as a coloring page and as a mini box, sized for US Letter.

At a Glance

Group
School & Everyday
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

  • The latch is small, so cut it last with the tip of your scissors.
  • Yarn gives the boxy shape support without making it hard.
  • Tuck a little cotton into the corners so they fill out nicely.
  • Draw tiny sandwiches and fruit on the coloring page as stickers.

🎨 Color Ideas

Fresh and Green
Light green with a yellow latch and a red apple.
Rainbow Box
Give every compartment a different color.
Favorite Sticker
Add your own sticker design to the lid.

🔄 Variations

Snack Time Play
Draw little sandwiches and fruits on paper and tuck them next to the box while you play.
Snack Stand
Sell the lunch box at your squishy shop with a price tag.
School Set
With the backpack, book and eraser you get a whole school bag.

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 box open?
No, it's closed and softly stuffed. For play, put paper food pieces next to it.

Can I fill it with real food?
Please don't. Cotton, yarn or paper scraps are the only safe fillings.

Which colors work for the apple?
Red, green and yellow for the apple, plus a brown stem.

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: Brotdosen-Squishy.