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 extender 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!
These custom name crayons are so much fun for kids to use! These silly scent crayons are another favorite in our home.
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DIY Crayon Headband Craft For Kids
This DIY crayon headband craft is a fun activity for young kids!
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Tape or stapler
- Crayons or markers (if using the color in version)
- Crayon template
Instructions
- 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.