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
Supplies
- Colored cardstock (in gray, light gray, pink and white)
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Elephant template (download form located at the end of this post)
- Tape or stapler
Related: Shark Headband Craft
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!
Inside our free template, we’ve not only included a craft version of this elephant headband to make, but we’ve also included two ready to go versions.
The first version is full color. Just print, cut and you’re all set.
The second version is black and white. Print this one out and let the kids use crayons, markers or their favorite coloring tool to color the headband any shade they want!
This version is especially good for toddlers who want to participate but who aren’t yet ready to make the craft by themselves.
Whichever version you decide to make, we’re certain the kids will love creating their own elephant headband!
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Materials
- Colored cardstock (in gray, light gray, pink and white)
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Elephant template
- Tape or stapler
Instructions
- 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.
Not Happy
Wednesday 24th of March 2021
Thanks for offering a template without telling us we had to pay for it. I know you don't get payed enough as a teacher, that's your problem. Don't put that on us by making us buy templates. I don't care if you made it yourself.
Sam T
Thursday 25th of March 2021
Hi, Not Happy! I'm sorry you're so sad! I'm actually not a teacher and the template is free, so good news, right?! You can enter your email in the form at the end of the post to have the link sent to you. The ebook is also available for purchase if you want all of the craft templates and directions.
Phyllis Simms
Wednesday 24th of February 2021
Thank you . My granddaughter wants to be Horton for a school project. This will be perfect.
Sam T
Thursday 25th of February 2021
BTW, we also have this Horton headband if you want to check it out: https://www.simpleeverydaymom.com/printable-dr-seuss-hats/
Sam T
Thursday 25th of February 2021
Oh, great! So glad she can use it!