If you didn’t already know, our family is really into the original How The Grinch Stole Christmas movie!

There’s something about the old animation and festive songs that just can’t be replaced (we’re looking at you Jim Carrey!).

But we’re guessing since you’re sitting here reading this, you love it just as much as us! And, if that’s true, you’re going to love making this Grinch headband craft with your kids.

It’s pretty simple thanks to the free printable template that we’re giving to you, so don’t worry if you’re not an artist! This adorable headband is also the perfect way to bring the enchanting world of Dr. Seuss to life this Christmas.

Read on below to see how simple it is to make these Grinch headbands, or watch our step-by-step video to see it in action! Also, be sure to check out all of our Grinch Christmas crafts for more festive ideas.

Grinch Hat Printable

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Markers or crayons
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Tape or stapler
• Grinch headband template (unlock the image at the end of the post to go to the download page)

Directions

Start by downloading the Grinch headband 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 character to life!

First, guide your child to assemble the Grinch’s face by gluing the eyebrows a few inches from the top of the head.

Next, encourage your child to place the white eyes below the eyebrows and glue them in place.

Now, glue the dark green nose just below the eyes, in the middle of the Grinch’s face.

Use a pencil to draw in the smile and any other lines you want to make, then trace over it with a black marker.

Optionally: Assemble the Santa hat by gluing the fluff to the bottom of the red Santa hat. Place the puff at the end of the Santa hat. Glue the completed hat to the top of the Grinch’s head.

Place the completed Grinch head on the green strip so the bottom is flush with the bottom of the strip and glue or tape in place.

Finally, help your child add as many extenders as needed to the side of the headband to fit your child’s head.

Be sure to check out our Christmas crafts while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun DIYs like this one!

Grinch’s Dog Max Headband Craft

Christmas Unit For Kids

Do you want to keep the festivities going? If so, create an entire Christmas unit around this Grinch project. We’re sharing our favorite ideas below. Gather your supplies and get ready for some holiday fun!

Christmas Books For Kids

First up we suggest books! There are so many fun Christmas books for kids, but we’ve narrowed it down to the most popular choices.

Below are some of the top Christmas books to read to your kids!

Dasher: This wonderfully illustrated Christmas book for kids gives you the back story on one of Santa’s favorite reindeer, Dasher! Girls will especially love to read this since Dasher is a girl.

Construction Site On Christmas Night: Fans of the fun characters of the construction site books have to add this Christmas-themed story to their collection. See how the trucks get ready for Christmas!

How To Catch An Elf: Kids everywhere love the silliness of this Christmas story. The rhymes and the illustrations will draw the kids in as well. This is a Christmas book kids will want to read every year!

Kids’ Christmas Craft Ideas

If you want more DIYs, check out some of our favorite Christmas projects:

Reindeer Craftivity – Being one of Santa’s reindeer would be a pretty sweet gig. You’d get to fly around the world on Christmas Eve, delivering presents to good little girls and boys.

And the North Pole would be a pretty awesome place to live, with all that snow and ice. With this idea, kids can make a reindeer and write about all the things they’d do if they were one of Santa’s reindeer.

Grinch’s Dog Max Headband Craft

Recycled Christmas Tree Craft – This recycled Christmas tree is perfect for kids to make out of an old cereal box. With just a few simple supplies, you can turn an ordinary cereal box into a beautiful and festive Christmas tree. Kids can also add pom poms, glitter, or other decorations to make their trees even more special.

Handprint Reindeer Craft – This reindeer idea is the perfect activity for kids to make this holiday season! Not only is it a fun and festive way to get into the spirit of Christmas, but it also makes for a darling keepsake. And there’s no messy paint involved!

Gingerbread Man Paper Bag Puppet Craft – This gingerbread man puppet is sure to bring a smile to your child’s face and is so simple to make! Download the free template and help encourage your kids to play pretend. This engaging activity also helps develop fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination!

Christmas Activities For Kids

Add in some STEM learning with these Christmas pattern block mats. They’ll help kids improve fine motor skills, learn shapes, and recognize patterns! This free resource is the best way to spread some holiday cheer while encouraging creativity and critical thinking.

If your kids are working on letter recognition, they’ll want to use these reindeer worksheets. Not only will it help with the letter R, but it’ll also help with handwriting and scissor skills. This delightful activity set is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners and helps make learning fun!

Looking for more Christmas-themed activities? These Christmas color by number printables are another no-prep activity that can help with fine motor skills and number recognition.

They’re also a fun way to bring the magic of the holiday season into the classroom! Print them out as an independent work activity or a group project.

Download these free gingerbread man dot to dot printables for little kids. They are perfect for helping them develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination and they’re fun!

Plus, they’ll also reinforce counting skills and number recognition. Your kids will love seeing the gingerbread man come to life as they complete each cute image!

Grinch Handprint Card Craft

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