How to Make a Cut-Out Conductor's Hat

A conductor hat craft gives a child something he can use in play.

An old-time train, with its steam engine, blowing whistle and conductor waving through the window, is a fascinating sight for young children. If your little one can't get enough of trains and dreams of driving one himself, make a craft project to encourage his imagination. He can color a cut-out conductor's hat and hang it on the wall or attach it to a strip of paper to wear.

Things You'll Need

• Paper or cardboard
• Black marker
• Paint, markers or crayons
• Measuring tape
• Stapler or tape

Instructions

1. Draw an outline of the front of a conductor's hat on a piece of paper or cardboard with a black marker. Have the child do it himself if he's old enough. Draw a badge in the middle of the hat that says "conductor" for identification.

2. Decorate the outline of the conductor's hat with paint, markers or crayons. Draw blue and white stripes for a traditional look or let the child come up with his own creative style.

3. Cut the outline of the conductor hat out with safety scissors or assist a child by doing it yourself.

4. Measure the width of the child's head and cut a strip of thick paper in that length plus 1 inch. Staple or tape it together. Attach the conductor hat cutout to the strip for wearing.

References

• Making Learning Fun: Train Engineer Hat