Make a Super Snowflake Headband

Daniel Tiger is very excited for the Snowflake Day show. He’s playing the snowflake! Dressed in his blue and white snowflake costume and snowflake headband, Daniel gets a little nervous when he’s on stage. He runs off, but Daniel’s friends are there to help. They let Daniel know he is supported, and they encourage him to try again. Daniel does his part, reciting his lines and kicking off the exciting play!

Together with your child, create a snowflake headband that they can use for dress-up play, or just for fun! Using simple items, including pipe cleaners, scissors, and tape, you and your child can make a custom headband, perfectly fit for your child. At the same time, you and your child can talk about some of the unique things that happen during the winter where you live.

Materials

Directions

Trace two circles on your cardstock using a large bottle cap. Cut out the circles. You can also draw the circles freehand if you don’t have a large bottle cap.

Paint both of the circles blue. Allow the circles to dry for about 15 minutes.

Once the blue circles are dry, paint snowflakes onto each one using the white paint. To do this, paint two lines into a “t” shape. Then paint two more lines in an “x” shape. Allow the snowflakes to dry for about 15 minutes.

Once your snowflakes are completely dry, tape one blue pipe cleaner to the back of each snowflake. Make sure to center the pipe cleaners, and do your best to make them even.

Tie the pipe cleaners to your headband by twisting each one tightly around the top of the band. Try to space them evenly apart. Style the pipe cleaners so that they have a slight zigzag pattern, just like Daniel Tiger’s snowflake costume!

If you are not using a headband, create your own by attaching two blue pipe cleaners together. Fit it to your child’s head and cut it to size. Then, follow the instructions in step 5.

Place the headband on your child’s head and adjust as needed!

Explore Further

Talking with your child about the changes that come in winter is a great way to continue the conversation about the changes that happen during spring, summer, and fall. Ask your child how it feels outside when each season approaches and talk with them about the different clothes and shoes they wear. Then ask them how flowers and trees change throughout the year and what kinds of animals they see when they go outside. If the seasons do not change as dramatically in your area, talk about the types of activities you do as a family or the holidays you celebrate together during each season. Each season brings something new!

Want more “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” activities? Try making DIY Snowflakes With Cotton Swabs or Daniel Tiger Banana Swirl to continue the fun!