With only a few simple materials, this fun bear craft is easy to put together and sure to be a hit with your little one! For an extension, change up the paper colour to create different bears, or download our B is for Bear freebie for more fun activities!

Gather These Items:

• Cardstock or construction paper - colour dependent on which type of bear you'd like to make

  • Note: cardstock will be much more sturdy, but if you only have construction paper available, consider reinforcing the edges with some packing tape or contact paper

• Scissors (child-size scissors if your little one will be helping cut)

• Stapler

• Scotch tape

• Ruler

• Pencil

Optional: If you're looking for even more bear-themed activities for your little one, we've got the perfect freebie for you! Our B is for Bear sample study includes a selection of activities from our B is for Bear preschool letter study. Download now and print at home to get started today!

Make the Bear Ears:

1. Measure and Draw: Use the ruler to measure and draw two long strips, each ~1.5 inches wide. You can do this part yourself, or have your child help.

2. Cut: Cut along the lines to create two strips, each 11" x 1.5". Use child-size scissors if your child will be doing the cutting. 

3. Trace: Trace two semi-circles on the remaining paper. The circular side of the scotch tape works well for this part! Your little one might enjoy learning how to trace around an object - or you can complete this step yourself. 

4. Cut: Cut the semi-circles out. You should now have two long strips and two semi-circles.

5. Staple: Staple the two long stripes together to create one very long strip.

6. Tape: Add a piece of scotch tape along the backside of the staples, making a smooth surface to protect from any scratches when your child is using the headband. This is an easy step for a child to help with! 

7. Staple: Wrap the paper around in a circle and staple again at the other end to form a circle. Add scotch tape to these staples as well to create a smooth surface to protect from scratches.

   Note: You'll want to measure the headband on your child's head before stapling! You may need to cut some excess off before stapling, or possibly measure and cut a third strip to make the circle larger.

   Some people may prefer to tape the ears onto the strips while they are still flat (before stapling into a circle). In this case, complete step 8 before step 7. 

8. Finish: Tape the bear ears in place on the inside of the headband. Done! They are now ready to wear and enjoy!

Looking for even more bear-themed activities for your little one? Our complete B is for Bear study includes a larger selection of preschool activities based on the letter B!

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