Make a hat from paper that will help you to think like an artist.

Suppose you had a hat that would help you think like an artist. What would it look like? How would it work? Try to imagine such a hat in your mind's eye.

Once you have a mental picture of your hat, make it using a paper plate as a base and colored construction paper to create it's form. It may help to draw a picture of your hat before you start.
Materials You Need: A paper plate, assorted colored construction paper, white glue or glue stick, stapler, hole punch, yarn, and other materials that may make your hat unique.

The Project: There are no "rules" for making your artrageous hat (that's what makes it "artrageous.") The following suggestions may help you in deciding how to make your hat:

  • Try to make a hat that no one else would think of making.
  • Make it so that it can actually be worn. (Use pieces of yarn for ties to secure the hat on your head.)
  • Make it strong so that it doesn't fall apart.
  • Try to make it so it really works. (magic potion helps.)

    When you finish your hat, try it out by making some art. Be able to explain to others how your hat works.

    Want To Do More? Explore the world of hats. There are many different kinds of hats and headgear around the world that are worn for many different reasons. Try to find as many different kinds of hats, head-dresses and crowns as you can. For each one you find, write down its purpose or why you think it is worn. Here are a few Web sites to get you started:

    The artrageous hats shown on this page were created by two 4th graders at Eastside Elementary School in Lake City, Florida.

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