Preschoolers and older children can create this easy leaf headband craft for an autumn day. Combine it with a family nature stroll or a seasonal tree study.
Paper hats are one of our favorite crafts, and over the years we have made plenty for every season and a wide variety of themes.
This enjoyable, simple project lets children color, cut, and put the pieces together.
Children enjoy making paper crowns and putting them on. They are wonderful additions to nearly any outfit.
Our leaf headband belongs to a collection of 9 autumn paper hats that we began last year.
Scarecrows are a cherished emblem of autumn. Originally, they were used to keep birds away from crops, but today they represent the harvest and fall season. Many people display them around their homes as seasonal decorations. With their bright colors, they create a lovely autumn accent. Our scarecrow paper hat is an ideal fall project for children.
Use this sunflower headband for an autumn activity, or adapt it into a wonderful spring or flower craft. If you are teaching students about the plant life cycle, our sunflower paper hat would be a charming addition to the lesson.
Celebrate the start of the school year with a cheerful apple paper hat. It is also suitable for an apple orchard outing or as an easy autumn craft for preschoolers and older children.
A straightforward printable template is included with the leaf headband, featuring both a pre-colored leaf and a black-and-white version for children to decorate.
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Leaf headband
Materials:
Instructions
Print the headband template onto white paper.
If you are using the black-and-white version, decorate the front section and then cut it out.
Attach the two side panels to the front section with tape.
Curve the headband into a ring and place it around the child’s head to test the size. Secure the ends with tape.