George Washington Wig

Make an old fashioned wig you can wear for fun!

Skill Level: Moderate

Time Needed: 45 minutes

Age(s): 8 to 12

Appropriate For: President's Day

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Staple two 2-inch wide long strips of white construction paper together to form a ring. Make sure the ring is large enough to fit around your head.
Staple 2-inch wide strips of paper to the ring. The strips will go over your head. Continuing stapling strips to the ring until you have a dome-shaped hat.
Attach cotton balls to the strips of construction paper with glue. Continue until the entire hat is covered with cotton balls. Let the glue dry completely.
Wear your old-fashioned wig!

Teaching Tips:

Discuss the life and achievements of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Encourage students to write a short biography of George Washington. Display students' writing around the classroom.
Ask students to brainstorm a list of ways we are reminded of George Washington today. Some examples include the one-dollar bill, the quarter, and the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.
Talk about the culture of the 1700s, during George Washington's lifetime. Include the style of dress, hairstyles and wigs, and forms of entertainment. Discuss the similarities and differences between that time period and today.