Humpback Whale Headband Craft [Free Template]
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When we think of whales, the first one that comes to mind is the humpback whale! Kids love whales, because they’re so gigantic and a little mysterious.
If your kiddo or students are learning about whales, then this humpback whale headband craft is the perfect activity to do when you’re done!
It’s an easy whale craft for kids that also comes with a free printable template. And, if you have a little one at home that can’t yet craft with their older siblings, we also have a color in version they can use.
Read our directions below or watch our quick video tutorial to see how to make this whale craft.
Humpback Whale Craft
Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Tape
- Glue
- Markers
- Humpback whale template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)
Directions
Download the humpback whale template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
Take the eyes and glue them just above and outside the whale’s smile.
Position the whale’s cheek just below the eye and glue them in place.
Use a grayish blue marker to draw curved lines along the belly. Next, glue the completed belly just below the mouth.
Use a dark blue marker to draw spots along the top side of the whales’ head.
Tape a headband extender on each side of the base of the headband.
Place the headband on your child’s head to determine the size, then tape it closed to form a circle.
Finish off by taping the whale’s fluke to the back, inside of the headband.
That’s it! This will look so cute on the kids!
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- Paper Plate Fish: Kids who love bright and colorful crafts, have to make this fish craft!
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It’s a fun way to explore the ocean world without getting wet, and it’s also a great way to develop fine motor skills. So whether your child is a beach bum or a landlubber, the ocean play dough kit is sure to be a hit!
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Humpback Whale Headband Craft
Video
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Tape
- Glue
- Markers
- Humpback whale template
Instructions
- Download the humpback whale template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Take the eyes and glue them just above and outside the whale’s smile.
- Position the whale’s cheek just below the eye and glue them in place.
- Use a grayish blue marker to draw curved lines along the belly. Next, glue the completed belly just below the mouth.
- Use a dark blue marker to draw spots along the top side of the whales’ head.
- Tape a headband extender on each side of the base of the headband.
- Place the headband on your child’s head to determine the size, then tape it closed to form a circle.
- Finish off by taping the whale’s fluke to the back, inside of the headband.
Did you make this?
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Free Humpback Whale Template
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Amazing
Thanks, Maria!
template please
Of course! All you need to do is click the image at the end of the post that says, “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” and then enter your email in the form, and you’ll get the template link ◡̈
Whale head band please
Of course! All you need to do is click the image at the end of the post that says, “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” and then enter your email in the form, and you’ll get the template link ◡̈
i wanna try this, where the template?
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post and you’ll get the template link 🙂
Muy bonita y creativa la corona… Me podrá apoyar con la plantilla en pdf por favor?
Thanks! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post and you’ll get the template link 🙂
Can I have that whale template?
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post and you’ll get the template link 🙂
Hola me podrían enviar la plantilla para hacer la ballena por favor
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post and you’ll get the template link 🙂
Gostaria do molde por favor
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Parabéns, material criativo e fácil para ser aplicado com crianças de diversas idades.
Thank you so much! Glad it feels versatile and fun for all ages!
My kids would love this we are doing Jonah and
So glad to hear that. Sounds like a great fit for what you’re doing!
Hi! Can you send this template … it’s so cute
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the confirmation link sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, you just need to enter your email in the form at the end of the post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
This looks great! My third graders will definitely enjoy creating this! Thank you for this template.
That’s wonderful to hear—hope your students have a great time with it!
so cute. would you send the template for my kid please? thank you
Thanks! Since you’re a subscriber, you just need to enter your email in the form at the end of the post. After that, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
hi i need humpback whale headband for my kid can you please send me pdf template.
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.