Printable Swimming Pool For Buddies Paper Dolls

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It’s summertime, and the Buddies Paper Dolls are ready for a splashy day of pretend play. This Printable Swimming Pool for Buddies Paper Dolls gives kids a fun way to create their own little pool scene, color the pieces, dress their paper dolls in swimwear, and slide them into the pool for a sunny afternoon adventure.

This easy cut and paste craft is a great summer activity for kids at home, in the classroom, or during quiet time. Print the pool in color for quick play, or use the black and white version as a coloring page before cutting and assembling.

Fun Fact

Wading pools have been around in different forms since ancient times, but modern kiddie pools became more common after inflatable beach toys grew popular in the 1900s. The inflatable beach ball made its debut in 1938, and backyard water play soon became a favorite summer activity for kids.

Supplies

White paper or card stock
Printer
Markers, crayons, or colored pencils, optional
Scissors
Glue stick or glue dots
Buddies Paper Doll printable (color or black & white)
Swimsuit Buddies printable

Instructions

Print the swimming pool template in either color or black and white. If you choose the black and white version, have kids color the pool before cutting it out. Card stock works best because it makes the pool sturdier for play.
Carefully cut out the pool. Then cut along the white line in the water so the paper doll can slide into the pool. An adult may need to help with this step using a craft knife or sharp scissors.
Print your favorite Buddies Paper Doll in color or black and white. Then print the Swimsuit Buddies page so your doll has summer clothes for pool day.
Color the paper doll and swimsuit pieces if needed. Cut them out carefully.
Attach the swimsuit pieces to the Buddies Paper Doll using a glue stick or glue dots.
Slide the dressed Buddies Paper Doll into the slit in the swimming pool. Now kids can create their own summer paper doll pool adventure.

Craft Tips

Card stock is a good choice for the swimming pool and paper doll because it holds up better during play.

Regular printer paper works well for the swimsuit pieces because it is easier to cut and glue.

For extra fun, kids can draw beach towels, sunglasses, pool toys, flip flops, or a sunny backyard scene on a separate sheet of paper.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

Click on a pattern to open it in a new window to print.

Teacher Friendly Educational Extension

Turn this summer paper doll craft into a simple classroom activity by asking kids to write a short story about their Buddies Paper Doll’s day at the pool. They can describe what the doll packed, who came to visit, and what fun games they played.

For a water safety discussion, talk about simple pool rules such as walking near the pool, swimming with an adult nearby, taking turns, and using sunscreen. This makes the printable craft a fun way to combine creative play, writing practice, and summer safety.