Printable Native American Headdress
This printable Native American headdress craft is a simple paper activity for kids to make at home or in the classroom. It can be used as part of Thanksgiving classroom activities, history lessons, or cultural learning projects with adult guidance. Kids will enjoy cutting, assembling, and wearing their finished headband craft.
This easy printable craft works well for family fun, classroom activities, and holiday learning time. For best results, print on heavyweight paper so the finished headdress is sturdy enough to wear.
You can also make your own Pilgrim Father’s Hat and Mother’s Bonnet.
Supplies
- White heavyweight paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Stapler
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils (optional)
Instructions
- Click on the printable patterns below and print the headband and feather pages.
- Color the pieces if you would like to customize your headdress.
- Cut out all the pattern pieces carefully.
- Glue the bands together to form a longer headband.
- Glue the feather to the inside back of the headband.
- Wrap the band around the child’s head to measure the fit.
- Staple the ends together so it fits comfortably.
Your printable headdress is now ready to wear for pretend play, classroom activities, or themed holiday crafts.
Fun Facts
- Many Native American tribes have traditional clothing, regalia, and symbols that are unique to their own history and culture.
- Feathers have been used in many Native American traditions and can hold special meaning.
- Native American cultures are diverse, with many different languages, customs, and artistic styles across North America.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window to print in the correct size.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This printable craft can be used as a starting point for a broader discussion about Native American history and culture. Encourage children to learn about the different tribes in your region and how each community has its own traditions, clothing, and art styles.
You can also extend this activity by:
- locating Native American regions on a map
- reading age-appropriate books about Indigenous history and culture
- comparing traditional clothing from different groups
- creating a classroom display about respect, culture, and heritage
When using this craft in a classroom, it is helpful to present it with respectful cultural context.
Supplies
White heavyweight paper
Scissors
Glue
Stapler
Instructions
Click on printables and print out the headband and feather. Glue bands together for the headband and then glue feather inside on the back. Staple band to fit the head and you're ready to celebrate.
You can also make your own Pilgrim Father's Hat and Mother's Bonnet.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
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.
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