Christmas is right around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited!!! Christmas is the best time of year, filled with love, hope, and family time.

If you need a fun activity with the kids, this easy Santa headband craft is perfect!

We’re giving you a free printable template in 2 versions that will work for the entire family.

You can use the craft version to make the paper one or the black-and-white version for kids to color in with crayons or markers.

Either way, your family will build even more wonderful memories this holiday season! And, if you want more Santa activities for kids to do, check out this list!

Free Santa Headband Printable

Santa craft image collage with the words Santa headband

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Supplies

Colored cardstock or construction paper
Glue
Scissors
Tape
Santa Headband Template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)

Click here to see our favorite kids’ craft supplies.

Directions

Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this Santa Claus to life!

hands holding Santa headband craft template

First, guide your child to glue Santa’s face to the back of the headband, like in the picture below.

hands gluing face onto Santa headband craft

Place Santa’s mustache just above the headband line and glue it in place.

hands gluing mustache onto Santa headband craft

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Position the eyes just above the mustache and glue them in place.

hands gluing eyes onto Santa headband craft

Glue the nose right above the mustache and slightly on the eyes.

hands gluing nose onto Santa headband craft

Assemble Santa’s hat by gluing the white trim to the base of the red hat, then glue this on the top of Santa’s head.

hands gluing Santa hat to Santa headband craft

Next, help your child to take the top of the hat fluff ball and glue it to the end of the hat.

hands gluing hat puff to Santa headband craft

Finally, encourage your child to tape one headband extender on each side of the headband base.

hands taping headband extender to Santa headband craft

That’s it! Isn’t this Santa Claus headband such a cute Christmas craft for kids? And it’s so simple and fun to make!

Fun Elf On The Shelf Photo Craft

Christmas Preschool Unit

We’ve had so many of you email us and ask us to send you any related content so you can create a jolly Christmas unit!

It’s such a great idea that we’re sharing our ideas below. Pick one or all of them and help keep your kids engaged, learning, and having fun!

color in and craft version Santa headband crafts

Story Books About Christmas

First are books! Reading aloud is so great for your kids and can help them developmentally in various ways!

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 Crafts

Don’t forget all the awesome skills kids can learn from crafting! These include following directions, using scissors, perseverance, fine motor skills, and more.

Pick and choose your favorites from our top Christmas crafts for kids:

Related: Gingerbread Man Worksheets

Paper Plate Santa Craft – This Christmas, bring extra cheer to your home with this fun and easy paper plate Santa craft! You only need a paper plate, some paper, scissors, and glue. Once you’re done, you’ll have a cute and festive Santa decoration that everyone in the family will enjoy!

Toilet Paper Roll Reindeer Craft – Looking for a fun recycled Christmas craft for kids? Look no further than this toilet paper roll idea. This cute and festive craft is perfect for getting into the holiday spirit, and it’s a great way to reuse those empty toilet paper rolls.

Collage image of the Kids' Christmas Crafts

Paper Plate Grinch Craft – The grumpy Grinch is a holiday favorite, and this paper plate craft is a fun way for kids to bring him to life. It’s great for enhancing kids’ creativity!

Moving Santa Craft—Saint Nick is coming to town, and all the good little girls and boys are excited! This year, make this rocking paper Santa craft. It’s much fun to make, and he’s even interactive!

Elf on the Shelf Paper Bag Puppet Craft—This craft is simple to make and requires only a few materials. Once it’s complete, kids can use their imaginations to come up with all sorts of elfish shenanigans. So bust out the paper bags and get ready for some holiday fun.

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Christmas Kids’ Activities

If you have a child that loves coloring, these Christmas color by number printables are perfect! They’re festive and will help kids work on fine motor skills, number recognition, focus, and more!

Try this Grinch Name Craft

Give the kids some Christmas fun with these free elf coloring pages. This is a great activity to do at home on those cold winter days. It’s easy and helps develop creativity and fine motor skills. Plus, it’s just good old-fashioned holiday cheer!

Collage image of the Christmas Kids' Activities

These Christmas pattern block mats are a simple STEM activity that’s great for preschoolers. Just download, print, and let them complete each page. This activity also helps with fine motor skills, shape recognition, and color recognition.

With this free printable roll a Santa game, kids will learn to take turns, count, and work on fine motor skills. Play it together to get your kids in the holiday spirit. It’s such a fun way to get excited about Christmas!

Torn Paper Reindeer Craft

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4.86 from 14 votes

Santa Headband Craft

Author: Sam

Prep Time: 8

Active Time: 14

Total Time: 22

If you need a fun and easy activity to do with the kids, this easy Santa headband craft is perfect!

Materials

Instructions

Download the Santa Claus template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
Begin by gluing the Santa's face to the back of the headband, like in the picture.
Place Santa's mustache just above the headband line and glue it in place.
Position the eyes just above the mustache and glue them in place.
Glue the nose right above the mustache and slightly on the eyes.
Assemble Santa's hat by gluing the white trim to the base of the red hat, then glue this on the top of Santa's head.
Next, take the top of the hat fluff ball and glue it to the end of the hat.
Finish off by taping one headband extender on each side of the headband base.

Video

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Free Santa Headband Craft Template

photograph of found of Simple Everyday Mom, Sam

Meet Sam

Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump, and more.

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4.86 from 14 votes (14 ratings without comment)

47 Comments

Maria says:

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So cute!

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  I’m happy you think so; thanks!
Kathleen Trantham says:

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Thank you!

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  You’re welcome!
kim says:

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cute

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  So glad you think so—really appreciate it!
mary says:

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very nice

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  Thanks!
Grazi says:

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Thank you! 🙂

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  No problem!
Lidia khaled says:

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Wow

Mariagnys says:

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Quiero la plantilla de la diadema de santa

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  Of course! To access the template, please follow these steps:
  1. Locate Locked Image: Look for the “Click To Unlock!” button on the locked image. The image will be located under the subheading that starts with “Get Your….By Signing Up or Logging In”
  2. Sign Up or Log In: Click the button to create a free SEM+ account or log in if you already have one.
  3. Access Content: Once logged in, the image will be unlocked. Click it to go to the download page.
Valentina says:

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Vorrei modello fascia di babbo natale. Grazie

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  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.
Divna says:

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I can’t get the printable. I am a subscriber. It doesn’t redirect me to the printable when I enter my email. Nor did I get anything on my email.

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  Hi! I checked your email and at some point you unsubscribed, which is why you’re not getting the templates.
Phyllis Lawson says:

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I really want n like this

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  Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Marianita Ascon says:

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excelente, todo muy binuto, una explosión de creatividad.

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  Thanks!
Amanda Purdy says:

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Please can I have this template.

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  Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ?
kia says:

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hello,

I just entered my e-mail and I didnt get the link yet. how long do I have to wait?

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  Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ? It’s only the 1st time that it gets sent to your email.
Natalie says:

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Thanks

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  Of course!
Elizabeth Martinov says:

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Would like the free template

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  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 ?
Courteney says:

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Can I have the template please?

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  Yes! After you confirm your email, you can enter your email in any of the forms on the blog and it’ll redirect you to the download page.
Nikki says:

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So Cute! Love it!

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  Thanks so much, Nikki!
Norma Rodríguez says:

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I love it, our kids will enjoy it

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  Thanks! I hope they do!
Gemma says:

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Free Santa headband download.

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  I like how much you’re planning ahead! 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 ?
Myroslav says:

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Good, i like it.

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  Thank you!
Stephanie Hereth says:

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Please send the free santa headband. I have a student that will love it!

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  All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be emailed to you ?
Paula says:

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Me gustaría que me enviaras el molde

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  Of course! Just enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be emailed to you 🙂
maria says:

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good

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  Thank you!
cristiana says:

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quero a tiara papao noel

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  Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this page and the link will be sent to you 🙂