Elf Hat Headband
A pointy elf hat mounted on a headband transforms any child into one of Santa's helpers. Children make and wear these throughout December for plays, parties, and general Christmas magic.
What You'll Need
- Green and red felt or cardstock — for the hat cone
- Plain headband — plastic or fabric
- White pompom — for the hat tip
- Jingle bell — optional, for extra holiday cheer
- Glue gun (adult use)
- Star or holly stickers — for decoration
How to Do It
Step 1: Make the hat cone. Roll green or red felt into a cone shape and glue the seam. Trim the base so it's flat.
Step 2: Decorate. Add stickers or a strip of red felt as a brim.
Step 3: Add the pompom. Glue a white pompom (and optional jingle bell) to the tip.
Step 4: Attach to headband. Using hot glue (adult only), attach the hat base firmly to the top of the headband.
Step 5: Wear! Put on and ring in the Christmas spirit!
🎓 Skills Your Child Will Develop
Cone geometry — Rolling flat material into a cone is a practical geometry experience.
Costume creativity — Accessories transform identity — a core dramatic play experience.
Tips & Variations
- Add a jingle bell to the tip instead of a pompom for extra music.
- Make matching elf shoes by stuffing green socks with newspaper and curling the toes up.
My Two Cents
The headband attachment is the only step that truly needs a hot glue gun — everything else can be assembled with regular glue or tape. Set up a hot glue station and batch all the headband attachments together while children decorate the cone separately.
