Graduation Cap Template (Free Printables)

The graduation season has arrived, and it’s time for even the youngest students to experience the joy of walking across the stage, receiving their diplomas, and celebrating by tossing their caps into the air. For pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and even 5th-grade graduates, designing their own graduation caps is a wonderful way to conclude the school year. These free printable graduation caps are easy to print, cut, and decorate, offering a versatile option for all young graduates.

How to Use the Graduation Cap Printable

Once you’ve printed the cap, you can transform it into a cherished keepsake from the year:

Design unique mortarboards: Allow students to personalize their caps with memorable quotes, images, or highlights from the school year.
Before and after photos: Encourage parents to send pictures of graduates from when they were younger to display alongside their current school photos, showcasing their growth.
Autographed caps: Let students sign each other’s caps, creating a yearbook-style memory.
School colors: Guide students in decorating their caps with school colors or representing their school houses.
Matching diplomas: Use the editable diploma template to create diplomas that complement the decorated mortarboards.

Why Host a Graduation?

While some might find it unusual to hold a graduation for younger students, these ceremonies mark the completion of an important phase in their education. It’s also an opportunity for educators to express pride in their students’ achievements.

What You’ll Get With the Graduation Cap Printable

The printable set includes the mortarboard and hat components, designed to be printed on white or colored card stock.

an image of a graduation cap printable for students — We Are Teachers

Mortarboard

Students can express their creativity by designing the mortarboard with personal touches such as drawings, photos, or meaningful words. Laminating the design can help preserve it as a keepsake.