Cutting Skills – if you feel they’re ready, you can let them have a go at cutting out the pieces all by themselves – they’ll need to be careful and have good scissor control if they want to cut out the headband neatly Then, you can cut them out. Or if you’d like your children to get some cutting practice, you can let them have a go. Next, provide your child with crayons or colored pencils to color the hat. (If you’ve chosen the full-color version, you can skip this step!) Now you are ready to cut. Have your child cut the hat out and the strips of paper for the headband. My 3 and 4 year olds were able to cut out this hat, but if your child is a little younger they may need some help. When making these awesome headbands, your children will have the chance to practice and develop some skills such as:

To make your own, simply print our easy to use template, cut out the different parts of the hat, fold and glue the tabs, then thread string through the holes to secure it to your head. Don't worry - you'll find easy-to-follow instructions in the resource. Hi! I'm Crystal! My goal is to provide practical help for parents. I hope you find something inspiring, useful, or simply full of delight! January 15, 2021 by Crystal | 18 CommentsAfter all the pieces have been cut out, use a stapler to attach the strips of paper to the hat to create the headband. Adjust the headband to fit your child and cut off the excess paper. Not a member yet – what are you waiting for? Become a member today and get INSTANT access to all the awesome activities! Alright! Let’s get started on our Leprechaun Hat headband! Supplies to make a Leprechaun Hat Headband