Decoration ideas:
foam/ fabric flowers; rabbits; lambs; eggs; drawn flowers; 'jewels'; ribbon; buttons; cut out flower pictures; pressed flowers; dried flowers; feathers; sequins; green wool/ shredded tissue (grass); bows; felt shapes; leaves; cotton wool....
Straw hat search on Amazon See which designs you can invent to add a touch of individuality ..
NB: Link is in association with Silkysteps amazon affiliate account
Fleece hat pattern book
and a story book
search for Spring
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Now I've just been thinking these up, so they
should work in theory.....:blush: fingers crossed - I'll give them a go at the weekend, and if any of you can suggest more or any changes - fab!!!!
Mini Easter bonnet:
Use a plastic disk or similar that paper mache will lift easily from. Cut out the cup from an egg carton and place in the middle of the plate, apply glue to 'cup' and lay a large sheet of tissue over, pushing it down so it sticks to the cup and starts to form a brim. Keep layering tissue or newspaper until it is sturdy enough not to crumple. Trim and paint then decorate the band area. Et voila...a mini bonnet.
Wearable Easter bonnet:
Cut a large circle of paper or felt. If using paper, crumple it and smooth it out until it is softened, if using felt have spray starch ready. Place the paper/felt over the child's head and shape over the crown. Wind tape round and round to hold the shape. Remove from head. If using felt, place on a flat surface and spray liberally with spray starch and allow to dry - remember ventilation rules! Now decorate and have a parade!
Easter Bandana + yellow eye patches - Role play as Pirate egg/chocolate token hunters
Spring Bunny's construction workers - yellow hard/
paper hat or bonnet with diggers and bulldozers glued on - Role play path clearing, great if any chocolate hide & find games are planned using hedgerows, sand or soil areas.
Easter crown:
OK, not technically a bonnet, but still headwear!!
Simply make a crown by wrapping precut card (pointy crown shape) around the head and taping together. Decorate.