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Native American Headband Thanksgiving Craft
A colorful Native American Headband Thanksgiving Craft using foam sheets, elastic, faux feathers, and cut-outs to make a wearable hat for kids.
Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Keyword:
headband craft, Native American Headband, thanksgiving craft
Calories:
Author:
Angela Milnes
Materials
Foam Craft Sheets
Brown, Yellow, Red, Orange, Green
Elastic String
Needle or Small Hole Punch
Foam glue or Glue Dots
Faux Feathers
Yellow, Red, Orange, Green
Instructions
Cut brown foam into strips 2 inches wide by 8 inches long.
Poke a small hole in each side of the strip.
Cut a length of string about 10 inches long and poke through one side of the headband. Tie into a knot.
Poke the elastic through the other side but do not tie.
Cut the red, green, yellow, and orange foam into small squares.
Decorate the headband using the squares. Allow to dry.
Flip the headband and attach the feathers to the back of the headband. Allow to dry.
Place the headband on the child and gently tighten the elastic using the loose end.
Remove the headband and tie the loose end in a knot. Cut any excess elastic.
The kids can now wear their Thanksgiving hats as you teach them all about gratitude, sharing and giving.