Fall Hat
Make the most of a beautiful fall day with this simple Fall Hat craft for kids. Head outside for a nature walk and gather colorful autumn leaves, then turn a recycled paper bag into a fun dress up hat. This is an easy craft for kids that works well at home, in the classroom, or for a seasonal party.
Fun Facts
- Leaves change color in the fall because the green chlorophyll fades, allowing yellow, orange, and red colors to show through.
- The bright red color in some leaves comes from sugars trapped inside the leaf as temperatures drop.
- Not all trees change color. Evergreen trees like pine and spruce stay green all year long.
- The first day of fall is called the autumn equinox, when day and night are almost the same length.
- Raking and collecting leaves has been a favorite fall activity for families for many generations.
- Some animals, like squirrels, gather food in the fall to prepare for the winter months.
- Pressed fall leaves can be used for lots of crafts like bookmarks, collages, and decorations.
You may also be interested in our other Fall Crafts such as Fall Coloring Pages, and Crayon Fall Leaf, and Fall Door Hanger.
Supplies
- Six-pack size paper bag
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Fall leaves
- Tacky glue
Instructions
- Roll down the top edges of the paper bag to form the brim of the hat. A six-pack size bag works best for most children.
- Paint the outside of the bag in fall colors and let it dry completely.
- Glue fall leaves all around the brim of the hat to decorate it.
- Let the glue dry before wearing your hat.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Gather real fall leaves in a variety of shapes and colors to make each hat unique.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This fall craft is a great way to combine art with nature study. Take children on a short walk to collect leaves, then talk about the different colors, shapes, and sizes they find. You can also sort the leaves by color or type before decorating the hats. This makes a fun classroom activity for an autumn theme or harvest unit.
Supplies
Six-Pack Size Paper Bag
Paint and Brush
Fall Leaves
Tacky Glue
Instructions
Roll up the sides of a paper bag. A six-pack sized bag will fit the best. Paint the bag and let dry. Glue leaves all around the brim to decorate.
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
