Here’s another printable craft for your little learners, some simple paper Christmas tree crowns – perfect for a little festive creativity!
These templates are a great chance to develop some cutting skills, as well as some pencil control and creativity if you go with the plain template!
Like most of the crafts here at Nurtured Neurons, there’s a pre-colored template for quick headband making, or a plain one if your want to get a bit more creative!
And a super thing about these types of crafts is not only are they great fun to make and your children can practice lots of skills when doing so, but then you have something they can play with at the end – and play is just such a great way for children to learn!
Ever dreamed of being a Christmas tree? Me neither…
What Skills Can Your Children Learn And Practice?
When making this festive headband, your children will have the chance to practice and develop some skills such as:
- Cutting Skills – if you feel they’re ready, you can let them have a go at cutting out the pieces all by themselves – they’ll need to be careful and have good scissor control if they want to cut out the headband neatly
- Pencil Control – if you print off the black and white version they can practice their pencil control and develop hand strength through coloring.
And when they’re done, they’ll also be able to use their imagination, story telling and social / communication skills when going on Christmassy adventures with friends and family!
How To Prepare This Simple Christmas Tree Headband
First you’re going to want to download the templates by clicking on the download button at the bottom of the page – I’ve made a color and a black and white version.
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Other Materials You’ll Need:
- Safety scissors
- Card stock or craft paper
- Some good glue or a stapler
- Some coloring pencils or pens / other artsy materials for decorating
Once you’ve downloaded the templates, you’ll need to print them off onto paper or card.
Then, you can cut them out. Or if you’d like your children to get some cutting practice, you can let them have a go.
Then you simply need to cut the bands to the right size (I’ve included an extra sheet of bands so there’s plenty).
Then either stick or staple them into a loop to fit your child’s head.
Sorted!
There’s also a plain Christmas tree crown template:
So your little learners can decorate their headband just as they’d like it.
Why not add some glittery sequins for baubles or some pipe cleaner tinsel? They could even draw a few presents on the bands and cut out a little star to go on the top!
