The standard printable includes four tangram sets for classroom use, family activities, and creative play, while the large pattern is ideal for demonstrations and younger children. The finished tangram sets measure 3.875 inches (9.8 cm) and 7.75 inches (19.6 cm), respectively. These black-and-white templates are ready to color or print on colored cardstock.
Choose the tangram size that best fits your activity. Standard four-per-page tangrams are ideal for most puzzles and classroom use, while the large one-per-page tangram works well for demonstrations and younger children.
Each pattern is a PDF file that prints on standard Letter/A4 paper.
Print the pattern directly onto white or colored cardstock, or print it on regular paper to glue onto lightweight cardboard or poster board.
For a sturdier tangram, glue the printed pattern to lightweight cardboard or poster board.
Tip: Be sure the glue completely covers the back of the tangram puzzle. Also make sure that there are no loose corners or sides.
Cut the tangram puzzle into seven pieces on the solid black lines.
Tip: Straight and accurate cuts are important.
Use the seven tangram pieces to recreate traditional silhouettes or design your own figures. Keep these simple rules in mind:
Tip: Download printable Tangram Puzzle Sheets and Solutions.
Tip: For more details, variations, and additional patterns, visit the Tangram Puzzles to Make page.
More Tangrams
Tip: Visit Tangram Puzzles to Make for solid-color and traditional Chinese design tangram patterns, complete instructions, printable puzzle sheets, and a brief history of tangrams.
Tangram Storage
Tip: Make a Tangram Puzzle Boxed Set to store four standard tangram sets and keep the pieces together.
