How to Make a Peter Pan Hat

Peter Pan is a beloved, eternally youthful character from a story written by James M. Barrie. He fights pirates, lives in the forest and keeps company with a tiny, magical fairy. What kid wouldn't want to dress as him and play pretend for an afternoon? You can make your own Peter Pan hat, in a matter of minutes. Just tell your little one you used a little pixie dust.

Things You'll Need

• 1 sheet green construction paper
• multi-purpose glue
• 1 red feather

Instructions

1. Lay the sheet of construction paper in front of you on the table, portrait style so that it is taller than it is wider. Fold it in half from the top down making a rectangle that is wider than it is tall.

2. Fold the paper in half again from the left side over the right side. Unfold it. Now there is a crease down the middle of your rectangle.

3. Fold the upper right hand corner of the rectangle into the middle so the edge lines up with the crease. Do the same with the upper left hand corner. Now you have a triangle with a thick base.

4. Fold the flaps on the bottom of the triangle up on each side. Fold the corners of the flaps inward to make each of the bottom corners of the triangle pointed.

5. Open up the hat so that it can be placed on a head. Glue the feather to the right side so that it faces forward up the side of the hat.

Tips & Warnings

• Once the hat is shaped, use glue to keep it together

• Allow glue to fully dry before allowing anyone to wear the hat.

References

• Peter Pan
• How to Make a Hat