There are so many ways to exercise your creative and fine motor skills with this activity! Try out our three approaches below, or come up with your own ideas. Then share your finished masterpieces with us!
Materials:
All the materials you need for each approach are below. Most everything can be found around the house or at your local store. Get creative, improvise and let us know what works for you!
• Construction Paper Hair: construction paper, marker, scissors and glue stick
• Paint Hair: construction paper, marker, paint and paintbrush, straw and water
• Macaroni Hair: construction paper, marker, macaroni and craft glue
Construction Paper Hair:
Step 1 – Draw the Head:
Draw a head. Copy our design or make your own!
Step 2 – Cut the Construction Paper:
Cut strips 1-inch wide in each color.
Step 3 – Fold the Construction Paper:
Accordion-fold each strip of paper.
Step 4 – Glue the Construction Paper:
Glue one end of each folded strip to the top of your head. Let it dry.
Paint Hair:
Step 1 – Draw the Head:
Draw a head. Copy our design or make your own!
Step 2 – Paint:
Add drops of paint to the hairline. Use a straw to blow the paint in different directions!
Step 3 – Play With Color:
Experiment with another color. Talk about how colors can mix to make new colors while your paint is drying!
Macaroni Hair:
Step 1 – Draw the Head:
Draw a head. Copy our design or make your own!
Step 2 – Glue the Macaroni:
Glue around the head where you want to add hair and attach macaroni. Let it dry.
Share With Us!
Let’s see those crazy hair masterpieces! Did you enjoy creating your own crazy hair art? Share your ideas and creations with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #mothergooseclub!
