Free Printable 2026 Woodland Animals Calendar for Kids & Nature Lovers

If you love cozy forests, cute critters and soft earthy colours, this free printable 2026 woodland animals calendar is for you.

Each month features a different friendly forest animal – foxes, owls, deer, rabbits, squirrels and more – set against simple, child-friendly woodland scenes. It’s perfect for nursery decor, kids’ rooms, classrooms, and anyone who wants a calm nature theme on their wall.

On this page you can:

• Preview all 12 months of the 2026 woodland animals calendar
• Download the high-resolution PDF
• Learn the best way to print and use it at home or school
• Read answers to common questions in the FAQ section

What’s Inside the 2026 Woodland Animals Calendar

This printable includes 12 monthly pages from January to December 2026. Each page is a vertical poster with:

• A big woodland illustration at the top
• A clean Sunday-start monthly grid in a white circle at the bottom
• Soft, muted greens and browns that look great in print and aren’t too bright for children’s rooms

Here’s a quick look at the forest friends you’ll meet through the year:

• January – Fox & Owl
  A curious fox and wise owl sitting on tree branches, ready to welcome the new year.
• February – Baby Deer
  A sweet fawn resting near a log in a gentle forest, perfect for cozy winter vibes.
• March – Bear
  A friendly bear peeking out from its tree hollow as the forest wakes up for spring.
• April – Squirrel
  A happy squirrel clutching an acorn on a branch, surrounded by simple leaves.
• May – Night Owl
  A sleepy owl perched on a branch under the moon and stars, great for night-owl planners.
• June – Rabbit
  A shy bunny peeking from behind a tree in a lush green clearing.
• July – Chipmunk
  A cheerful chipmunk sitting on a branch, bringing summer energy into your home.
• August – Wolf
  A cute wolf howling on a tree stump under the moon, in a deep evergreen forest.
• September – Deer & Squirrel
  A gentle deer and a playful squirrel sharing an acorn, perfect for back-to-school season.
• October – Beaver
  A beaver sitting in a tree hollow holding a twig, surrounded by mushrooms and autumn leaves.
• November – Skunk
  A smiling baby skunk by a tree trunk, in soft olive and brown tones.
• December – Tiny Mouse
  A little mouse on a branch with an acorn, with a misty winter forest in the background.

You can insert your monthly preview images here, either one per row (for mobile) or 2–3 across on desktop.

If you enjoy nature art, you might also like your 2025 Bird Calendar – they pair beautifully with this woodland theme.

How to Download and Print the Woodland Animals Calendar

Printing this calendar at home is easy. Follow these steps for the best results:

1. Download the PDF
   Click the download button on this page and save the file to your computer or tablet.
2. Open the file in a PDF viewer
   Use any standard PDF reader (built-in browser viewer, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
3. Choose your paper size
   • Designed for US Letter (8.5″ × 11″).
   • You can also print on A4 – just choose “Fit to page” or “Shrink to fit” if needed.
4. Set your print options
   • Orientation: Portrait
   • Scale: Actual size / 100% (avoid “fit to page” if you’re on US Letter)
   • Colour: Colour / Best quality for richer tones
5. Pick the right paper
   • Everyday use: standard 80–100 gsm copy paper
   • Wall art or gifts: thicker cardstock (160–200 gsm) for a sturdier feel
6. Trim or frame (optional)
   • You can leave the white border, trim it off, or place each month into a simple frame or on a clipboard.

Ideas for Using Your Woodland Animals Calendar

This 2026 woodland animals calendar can do much more than just show the date. Here are a few fun ways to use it:

1. Nursery and Kids’ Room Wall Art

Hang one page at a time on the wall or inside a frame. The calm colours and friendly animals make it ideal for:

• Nursery above a changing table
• Reading nook or play corner
• Kids’ desks and homework areas

You can pair it with your other cute designs like the 2025 Teddy Bear Calendar for a full cuddly-animals theme.

2. Classroom Calendar Corner

Teachers can use this printable in:

• Preschool and kindergarten calendar time
• Forest, woodland or nature classroom themes
• Reading corners and bulletin boards

Students can add stickers for birthdays, field trips and holidays. For more seasonal fun, you can also print Christmas animal coloring pages later in the year.

3. Family Command Centre

Use the calendar in your hallway or kitchen to track:

• School events, exams and holidays
• Appointments, playdates and family outings
• Birthdays and anniversaries

If you want a more detailed planning system, combine this calendar with your Monthly Planner, Weekly Planner and Budget Planner 2025 pages.

4. Woodland-Themed Birthday Party Decor

Hosting a woodland or forest-animals birthday party?

• Print the month that matches your child’s birthday and use it as part of the dessert table backdrop.
• Display several months as posters around the room.
• Let kids colour or decorate a copy with stickers as a quiet activity.

You can also point guests to your Affectiontag blog for more free printables and ideas.

5. Homeschool and Preschool Planning

Homeschooling parents and preschool teachers often use simple wall calendars to help kids:

• Learn days of the week and months of the year
• See upcoming themes or units (woodland, winter, seasons, etc.)
• Practice counting and simple math with dates

For more nature inspiration, families can explore wildlife resources from trusted sites like National Geographic to introduce real forest animals alongside the cute illustrated ones.

More Animal & Nature Calendars You Might Love

If this woodland calendar made you smile, you’ll probably enjoy these too:

• 2025 Baby Dinosaurs Calendar – colourful prehistoric cuteness for dino fans.
• 2025 Rose Flowers Calendar – soft floral artwork for a more grown-up look.
• 2025 Eucalyptus Calendar – calm greenery, perfect for minimalist decor.

All of them are designed by Dipti Sarkar and available as free printables for personal use.

Personal Use Only – Print License

Please read this quick note before downloading:

• You may:
  • Print the calendar for yourself and your family
  • Use it in your own classroom, homeschool or office
  • Share a link to this page with friends, parents or teachers
• You may NOT:
  • Sell the PDF or printed calendar
  • Upload the file or images to your own website, Etsy, Amazon KDP, or any marketplace
  • Claim the artwork or design as your own

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