Rhyme Time Day / Striped Rhyme Hats
Striped Rhyme Hats
Children make tall striped card hats inspired by rhyming picture books, then wear them for a rhyme-time reading session.
How to run it
- Pre-cut tall hat shapes and headbands from white card.
- Have children add red or coloured stripes with paint, paper strips or markers.
- Attach the hat to a headband and fit to each child.
- Wear the hats while reading a rhyming picture book together.
You will need
- white card
- red paper strips or paint
- glue
- stapler
Make it easier or harderPre-cut strips for younger children; older children can write a rhyme on the brim.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5Children connect a craft to reading and enjoy rhyming language.
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