Coloring is more than just a fun activity for kids! It also helps develop their creativity and imagination.

And what better way to encourage your child’s inner artist than by making a DIY crayon headband? This fun and easy craft project is sure to brighten up any day! 

With endless colors to choose from, your kids will love customizing their headbands and showing off their creativity. They can either color their headband with real crayons or use colored cardstock for a more vibrant look. 

Our free template and step-by-step instructions make it even easier for kids to craft this fun accessory!

If your children love dressing up and playing pretend, check out our other headband crafts for more ideas!

How To Make A Crayon Hat

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Tape or stapler
• Crayons or markers (if using the color in version)
• Crayon template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Start by downloading the crayon template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this craft to life!

First, encourage your child to take one of the crayon decoration pieces and glue it to the top and middle of the headband.

Next, take the second decoration piece and glue it slightly below the first one.

Now, help your child place the eyes in the middle of the head and glue them in place.

Finally, use the tape or a stapler to attach an extender on each side of the headband base. This handy addition will make sure your headband sits just right.

Want more DIY fun? Check out our paper plate crafts to keep the kiddos entertained!

More Back To School Ideas

Back-to-school time is the perfect opportunity to teach kids about the importance of learning. But why stop there? Why not make the whole experience a learning opportunity?

A mini back-to-school theme could be just the thing to get everyone excited about learning again. Read on below for our favorite ideas to get your planning done in no time at all!

Children’s Book Ideas

Most parents want their kids to love reading, but sometimes it can be hard to get them interested. One of the best ways to spark a love of reading in kids is by reading aloud to them.

When parents take the time to read aloud to their kids, it sends the message that reading is important and that books are worth paying attention to.

Additionally, hearing books read to them can help kids learn to focus longer, improve their vocabulary, and so much more!

Try out one of these fun books:

The Day the Crayons Quit – If you only read one book, this one is it! It has a hilarious storyline and has cute illustrations too.

Pete the Cat Crayons Rock – Fans of Pete the Cat, will love reading this book about Pete and his drawing.

The Day the Crayon Came Home – Once you read The Day the Crayons Quit, you’ll definitely want to read the sequel to find out what happened!

Back To School Crafts

Try adding in these cool crafts:

Popsicle Stick Crayon Craft – Popsicle sticks and crayons are two of the most iconic items from childhood. Put them together, and you’ve got a formula for cuteness overload! This popsicle stick crayon craft is not only cute, but it’s also a whole lot of fun to make. Just gather up a few supplies and your kids will be ready to go!

Worm In Apple Craft – This is the cutest apple craft for kids to make! It’s made out of paper, so it’s simple and fun. The best part is, it’s really easy to make. All you need is some paper, scissors, and glue. Just follow the instructions and your kids will have the cutest little worm in no time.

Pencil Paper Bag Puppet – Any kid will tell you, there’s nothing quite like putting on a puppet show. And with this pencil craft, they can create their own puppet theatre right at home. All they need is a few simple supplies and their imagination.

Apple Name Craft – If you’re looking for a fun and easy craft for your kids, this apple name craft is the perfect project! Not only will they learn to spell their names, but they’ll also get to practice their fine motor skills as they cut and glue the apple pieces together.

School Kids’ Activities

Get your preschoolers learning with these fun apple do a dot worksheets. From counting to fine motor practice, these printables will introduce them to basic concepts such as numbers and letters! Your kids are going to love these engaging activities and fruity illustrations.

Our apple pattern worksheets will challenge your kids to practice their cutting, pasting, and sequencing skills. They’ll have the best time identifying which items complete each pattern! Once they’re done, your little ones can use the pictures to create their own unique sequences!

This first day of school printable book is a fun way to get your child excited about the new school year! Your preschooler will love coloring in the black-and-white version, or you can print out the colored version for a quick and easy activity. Plus, it’s shaped like a pencil!

These back to school sorting activities are perfect for building critical thinking skills. Kids will have tons of fun sorting the images into different categories, such as school items and letter cases. This engaging digital file printable pack allows kids to practice categorization in an interactive way! 

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