If there’s one activity that kids have been doing for generations, it’s coloring!

Kids who love coloring will want to make this DIY crayon headband craft.

It’s super simple, quick, and fun to make. Plus, there are an endless amount of colors for kids to create.

Download the free printable template and make it with your preschool, kindergarten, and elementary children.

Also be sure to check out all of our fun headband crafts for kids.

How To Make A Crayon Headband

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Tape or stapler
• Crayons or markers (if using the color in version)
• Crayon template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

Download the crayon template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Take one of the crayon decoration pieces and glue it to the top, middle of the headband. The wavy part should be on the bottom. Take the second decoration pieces and glue it slightly below the first one. This pieces should have the wavy part on the top.

Place the eyes in the middle of the head and glue them in place.

Use tape or stapler to attach an extender on each side of the headband base.

That’s it! It’s such a fun and quick craft!

More Crayon Ideas For Kids

Want a way to extend this crayon craft into more activities? We always enjoy starting everything with books. Check out some of the top crayon-themed books to read to your kids!

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!

If your kids love crayons, they’re bound to love coloring! Try printing out some of these fun colors by numbers and coloring pages:

Dinosaur Color By Numbers – Kids will love this fun dinosaur color by numbers! Not only will it help them practice holding a crayon properly, but it will also help with number recognition. When the kids are finished, they’ll have a set of bright and cheerful pictures of dinosaurs to hang up or show off to their friends. This activity is sure to be a hit with any dino-loving kid!

Printable Monster Coloring Pages – These coloring pages are a great way for kids to express their creativity. There are a variety of different designs to choose from, so kids can find the perfect one for their personality. Plus, coloring can help promote fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and concentration.

Camping Dot To Dot Printables – These fun connect the dots are a great for a camping themed unit or anytime your camping loving kids want something to do!

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