Wilderness Adventure / Safari Explorer Hats
Safari Explorer Hats
Children decorate paper explorer hats with animal pictures and patterns, ready for an adventure-themed day.
How to run it
- Provide plain paper or card hat templates in khaki or brown.
- Children decorate with animal stickers, drawings and patterns.
- Fit the hat with a band or staples.
- Wear the hats on a pretend safari around the yard.
You will need
- paper or card hats
- animal stickers
- markers
- stapler
Make it easier or harderOlder children can add a fact about a favourite animal to their hat.
SafetyEducators handle staplers.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1Personalising an explorer hat supports self-expression and imaginative play.
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