Materials:

White poster board, Red and blue markers, crayons or paint

Instructions:

1. You will need to cut a piece of poster board for each hat about 6-8 inches wide, with the length measuring just enough to fit around the person's head with a little room to spare. (Use a measuring tape, paper or ribbon to put around their head and mark the length you will need)
2. Now you will decorate your hat BEFORE stapling it together. This is where you have many options! Each person can paint or color stars around the surface of their hat or write on phrases such as: I love the red, white and blue! Happy Fourth of July! Celebrate Our Independence Day! I love America!

   You can also add paint, glitter, or cut shapes that can be placed around the top of the hat. You could even use patriotic stickers from the store, or attach a small pinwheel to your hat!

3. Once your hat is decorated and dry, secure it together with several staples to fasten together the two edges. Place it on your head and celebrate!

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