Junior Chef Challenge / Chef Hat Design
Chef Hat Design
Children make tall paper chef hats with a decorated band showing the name of their very own restaurant.
How to run it
- Cut card strips long enough to fit around each child's head.
- Have children write their restaurant name and decorate the band.
- Staple folded white paper to the band to make a tall puffy top.
- Fit and secure the hat.
You will need
- white paper
- card strips
- staplers
- markers
- tape
Make it easier or harderPre-staple hat tops for younger children; older children can design a restaurant logo and menu too.
SafetyEducators handle staplers with younger children.
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