Do your kids love to play dress up? Well, Ella and Annie have a fun Thanksgiving craft for kids that will let them role play, dress up and learn about American history! The bonnets and pilgrim hats are easy and quick to make.
First, mark a few areas on our 9″ x 12″ piece of white construction paper. Start by drawing a line that is 2″ wide across the top of the white 9″ x 12″ paper. It should be 2″ wide and 12″ in length. Punch a small hole on each end of the line you drew, just below the line.
Using your ruler measure in 7″ from each side of the paper. Draw a 3″ vertical line on each 7″ mark. See photo.
Cut a black rectangle from black construction paper that is 2×12″. Glue this strip on top of the 2×12″ rectangle you made at the top of the white paper. This will be the rim of the bonnet. Fold over the 2″ rectangle portion.
Using the scissors, cut both of the 3″ lines at the bottom of the white paper you marked. Fold over the square.
Fold both sides down on top of the 3″ square. Use glue dots to hold the layers together.
Tie on the cute pilgrim bonnets!
Cut the shape of a hat from the black 9×12″ construction paper. Make it as big or small as you want too. It should look like a big T.
Cut a small white rectangle the same width as the top hat portion. 2″ in width is a good guide. Glue the white rectangle to the bottom of the top hat portion right where the top hat meets the rim.
Cut a small black rectangle to be the hat buckle. Fold the rectangle in half and cut a small square from it on the folded edge. Glue the buckle to the center of the white rectangle.
Cut two 2″ wide strips the length of the black construction paper. Staple the two strips together and measure your child’s head. Trim off any excess paper and staple the band together. Hot glue or use glue dots to attach the band to the back of the hat.
Let your son or daughter sport this adorable pilgrim hat! My kids loved making these pilgrim hats! It also gave me the opportunity to talk about the pilgrims and how they traveled to America. I find that kids are super interested in history, especially when they can dress up like our ancestors and role play! We’d love to see what thanksgiving kids crafts you come up with this fall. Make sure to check our how to make our Mayflower ship from paper plates! Tag #orientaltrading and #ellaandannie when you share!
Photography and craft from Shauna of Ella and Annie