Cover plastic containers with white paper and cut two small holes on either side of the base of the hat. Run string, yarn, or elastic thread through the holes to secure the hat onto the child's head Encourage the children to have fun and explore the materials and, if they wish, combine painting and drawing along with collage. They can cut and bend paper to create sculptured shapes to their hats. Small cups or separated egg cartons can be glued onto their hats to create fun textures. Ask children to plan a Crazy Hat Fashion Show for families or another classroom.
Children can make invitations and prepare a special snack.
Older children can write or dictate a description or story about their hat to be read as they model. Let the Crazy Hat Fashion Show begin. Send a note home to families asking them to assist their child in learning and recording information about the kinds of hats that they have in their home. Ask children to compare their information. Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved.