Free Printable Certificates and Awards for Kids
Updated November 2026 · 24 free printables
Free printable certificates for kids, 24 different awards on landscape US Letter paper. Each one has a big title, a line for the child's name, one sentence that says what the award is for, a date line, a signature line and Arco's gold seal with a Fridge-worthy ribbon in the middle.
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About these printables
Every PDF has two pages: page 1 is in color with a colored frame and two pictures, page 2 is the same certificate in black lines with outlined title letters, which saves ink and gives kids something to color.
Fifteen are classroom awards: Star Reader, Math Star, Writing Star, Spelling Bee, Science Explorer, Art Star, Kindness, Good Behavior, Good Listener, Super Helper, Homework Hero, Team Player, Most Improved, Perfect Attendance and Student of the Week. Four are graduation certificates: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 5th Grade and an End of Year award. Five celebrate milestones: First Day of School, the 100th Day of School, a Lost Tooth certificate from the Tooth Fairy with a tooth map to color, a Potty Training certificate and a Christmas Helper award.
At a glance
- Pages
- 24 free printables, one PDF each
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Levels
- Easy, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 5
- Paper
- US Letter and A4
- Complete pack
- all 24 pages in one PDF, free with an email sign-up
- Price
- free; every single page downloads with no sign-up
Free Printable Certificates and Awards for Kids, One by One
A closer look at the pages that belong to this collection itself. The other pages in the gallery above are described on their own theme pages, linked from each card.
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1. First Day of School Certificate
A first day of school certificate with a school bus and an apple for the teacher, with a blank for the grade or the school, for a brave first day in preschool, kindergarten or a new school. It suits kindergarten, ages 5 to 6; a grown-up writes the name and the date.
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2. 100th Day of School Certificate
A 100th Day of School certificate with a 100 badge and a balloon: 100 Days Smarter, for the class party in February. Name, date and teacher signature lines and Arco's seal. It fits early elementary, about grades 1 to 3, and works as a classroom or home award.
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3. Lost Tooth Certificate from the Tooth Fairy
An official lost tooth certificate from the Tooth Fairy with a tooth, a magic wand and sparkles (no fairy drawn), a line for the date the tooth came out and a little map of 20 baby teeth where the child colors the one that was lost. It is a simple award with few words, good for any age from preschool up.
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4. Potty Training Certificate
A potty training certificate: Potty Champion, with a gold trophy and a rubber-duck friend, for the day a toddler is out of diapers. Name, date and signature lines; hang it on the fridge. It is a simple award with few words, good for any age from preschool up.
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5. Christmas Helper Certificate
A Christmas Helper certificate in green with a present and a tree, for the child who helped decorate, wrap gifts or bake cookies. A small surprise to leave under the tree or in a stocking. It is a simple award with few words, good for any age from preschool up. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
Tips for coloring Free Printable Certificates and Awards for Kids
- Fill in the names before the ceremony with a dark marker; it reads better in photos than a ballpoint pen.
- Use page 2 (ink-saving) for a big class set and page 1 in color for a special award.
- Say one sentence about why the child earned the award when you hand it over; that is what kids remember.
- Print on card stock so the certificate survives a few weeks on the fridge.
- Keep a folder of blank certificates ready for the moments you did not plan for.
Fun facts about Free Printable Certificates and Awards for Kids
- Praise for effort (you kept trying) helps children take on harder tasks more than praise for being smart.
- Children in the US lose their first baby tooth at about age 6 and have 20 baby teeth in all.
- The 100th day of school usually falls in February in US schools that start in late August.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Hold a small award ceremony on the last Friday of the month with a drumroll on the desks.
- Let kids color the ink-saving copy of their own certificate while they wait for the ceremony.
- Take a photo of each child holding the certificate for an end of year memory book.
- Put the Lost Tooth certificate under the pillow next to the tooth.
How to print
Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
Can I type the child's name on the certificate?
The certificates are made to be filled in by hand with a marker or a nice pen; the name line is long enough for a first and last name. If you prefer typing, open the PDF in a free PDF editor and add a text box on the line.
What paper is best for printing certificates?
White card stock (65 to 110 lb) feels like a real award and does not curl. Ordinary printer paper works for a class set; choose landscape if your printer does not rotate the page by itself.
What is the ink-saving version?
Page 2 of every PDF: the same certificate with thin black lines and outlined title letters, no colored frame. It uses very little ink, prints well in black and white and the child can color the frame, the pictures and the seal.
Who signs the certificate?
A teacher, a parent, a coach or a principal signs the line on the right; the 5th grade certificate says principal or teacher. The Lost Tooth certificate is signed by the Tooth Fairy, so a grown-up can sign it in curly letters.
Is there a certificate for every child in a class?
Yes, the awards cover different strengths (reading, math, writing, science, art, kindness, listening, helping, teamwork, effort), so at the end of the year every child can get an award that fits them.
Who is the hedgehog on the seal?
Arco, the Print & Fridge mascot: a little hedgehog whose spines are crayons. His seal says Fridge-worthy, because the best place for a certificate is the fridge door.