Have a child who loves zoo animals and especially elephants?

They’ll love making this simple elephant headband craft! It’s a simple paper craft that kids can proudly wear when they’re finished.

We’ve made tons of animal crafts for kids and this one is another fun and inexpensive one you can add to the list.

It comes with a free printable template so you can easily recreate it with your kids or students.

And, if you’re looking for something the whole family can do together, you’ll love that there is a black and white version little kids can color.

Check out our quick video tutorial or read our step by step directions below to see how easy it is!

How To Make An Elephant Headband

Directions

Download the elephant headband template, print and cut out the pieces.

Glue the eyes around the middle of the head. Take the trunk and glue it in between and slightly on top of the eyes.

Place the cheeks below the eyes and on the outside of the trunk and glue in place.

Make the ears by gluing the pink inner ear to the gray outer ear. Glue the completed ears to the back of the elephant head.

Tape of staple an extender to each side of the headband base to finish the headband.

That’s it!

This cute elephant headband is simple for kids of all ages to make or help make!

Zoo Unit Study For Kids

Do you want to create an entire zoo unit around this elephant craft? If so, read on because we have some great ideas for you!

Reading aloud is one of the best things you can do for your kids. It teaches them about language, how to read and it helps develop their imagination.

Grab these top rated zoo books from the library or add them to your home collection!

The Fascinating Animal Book For Kids is a great book for curious kiddos! Find facts on almost any animal your child is learning about. This is a great resource to have in your home library collection.

The View At The Zoo is a silly book about all the animals at the zoo. When the people come to take a look at the animals, they see all sorts of sights! But, there’s a twist to this book that you have to read for yourself and laugh about!

Giraffes Can’t Dance is a sweet and fun book about Gerald the Giraffe. He can’t dance, but doesn’t stop trying! He finally finds his own rhythm when he meets an unlikely friend.

Of course, you know we love crafting! Try adding some more easy zoo crafts to your theme.

• Handprint Monkey Craft
• Paper Plate Tiger Craft
• Panda Paper Bag Puppet
• Peacock Handprint Craft

Add in some educational activities with these zoo animal worksheets. They’re great for working on patterns, counting, handwriting, and so much more!

These animal do a dot printables are another fun option. They’re great for younger kids and help develop fine motor skills.

Play is learning, so add in some zoo animal figurines for great open-ended play time!

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Free Elephant Headband Template