Paper crowns are such a fun and creative activity for kids in elementary school. These printable paper crowns are my favorite! Your elementary students can decorate their own paper crowns using markers (or any other craft supplies) and then have the option to engage in a simple, differentiated writing task that can be glued on the back of the the headband to make the project more academic. You get to decide if you want to have students simply color the crowns or turn it into a simple writing lesson too. Learn more about the printable paper crowns for kids below!
What are Printable Paper Crowns?
Printable paper crowns are ready-to-use crown designs that you can download and print on regular paper or card stock. After printing them, you can decorate them, cut them out, assemble the pieces and wear them.
What Does the Printable Paper Crowns Resource Include?
The printable paper crowns resource for kids includes the following:
- Resource overview
- Step-by-step directions
- 3 Templates to choose from for the front of the crown (clipart and text, clipart only, and text only)
- 4 Templates to choose from for the writing strips (can, have, are activity, primary ruled short response, primary ruled extended response, and standard lined strips)
Why Teachers Love the Printable Paper Crowns
- Students love these types of activities and will be highly engaged when working on them.
- They are great filler and fast finisher activities, so you’ll be covered in a pinch.
- There are several options to choose from in this resource, so you can determine what works best for you and your students.
- Cutting, coloring, and gluing helps students build fine motor skills.
- Students wearing the crowns builds classroom community.
Why Students Love the Printable Paper Crowns
- Students love expressing their creativity by coloring and decorating their own crowns.
- They enjoy wearing the finished crowns and showing off their creations to classmates and their family.
- The hands-on cutting, coloring, and assembling makes the activity fun and engaging.
- Students appreciate being able to choose between the different crown designs and writing options.
- Wearing their crowns together helps the class feel connected and builds a sense of community.
7 Ways to Use the Printable Paper Crowns in Your Classroom
Use the printable paper crowns for kids as:
- morning work
- sub plans activities
- writing activities
- center work
- filler tasks
- fun seasonal activities
- indoor recess activities
How to Implement the Paper Crowns in Your Classroom
Choose Your Printables
- Decide which of the three hat fronts you want students to use.
- Select the writing strips that best fit your students.
- Determine what you will use for the headband base. We’ve included paper strip templates, but you may want to cut strips of cardstock or construction paper instead.
Print and Copy the Pages
- Print the hat fronts on white paper or cardstock.
- Print enough writing strips so each student has the version you’ve chosen. You can mix and match for easy differentiation. Some students may use a simple sentence starter while others use an extended writing option.
Prepare the Headband Bases
- Cut long strips of construction paper or cardstock about 2.5–3″ wide (or use the printable strip pages included in this packet.
- Use those cut strip(s) to create a fitted band for each student.
Introduce the Activity
- Discuss the topic or share a book/video if you think it would be helpful.
- Model how to complete the writing strip (if using one).
- Show a sample hat so students see what the finished project will look like.
Have Students Complete the Writing Activity
- Have students complete their writing strip first (Can–Have–Are, key words, or short sentences).
- Remind them to use neat handwriting, spaces, and capitalization as appropriate.
Color the Hat Fronts
- Pass out the hat fronts and have students color in the letters and/or clipart.
- Encourage them to use bright, bold colors and to fill the space, especially on the open drawing version.
Cut Out The Pieces
- Instruct the students to carefully cut around the outline of the hat front.
- If they are using a writing strip that is printed, they cut that out as well.
Attach the Hat Fronts and Writing Strips
- Glue or tape the writing strip to the back of the headband base. If students are completing more than one writing strip, stack the strips in order and staple the top corners (one on the left and one on the right). This creates a mini “flip book” where each strip lifts like a flap.
- Glue or tape the front image to the headband base.
Get the Printable Paper Crowns for Your Classroom
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