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Make a fun and festive 4th of July paper plate hat with this easy patriotic craft for kids! Includes free printable templates and step-by-step directions.
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Patriotic Paper Plate Hat Craft for Kids

This easy and fun 4th of July craft is just like following a recipe—gather your supplies, follow the steps, and create something festive and fantastic!
Total Time15 minutes
Keyword: Craft, Fourth of July

Materials

  • Free printable hat template
  • Paper plate or craft paper
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Red, white, and blue paint (or markers/crayons)
  • Paintbrushes
  • Optional: glue and stars, stickers, glitter, or ribbon for decoration

Instructions

  • Download & Print the Hat Template Grab your free hat outline and print it onto regular paper.
  • Paper Plate or Paper If you are using a paper plate, cut out the hat template and trace it onto the paper plate or print the template out on craft paper that is ready to use for the craft.
  • Cut it Out Carefully cut out the hat shape. This step may need a little grown-up help depending on your child’s age.
  • Time to Paint! Let your child paint the hat using patriotic colors—red, white, and blue. They can recreate Uncle Sam’s famous hat or make up their own fun designs.