{"id":578,"date":"2025-03-05T03:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2014\/09\/diy-mo-willems-inspired-duckling-costume-felt-headband.html"},"modified":"2025-03-26T14:14:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T18:14:55","slug":"diy-mo-willems-inspired-duckling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/diy-mo-willems-inspired-duckling\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Mo Willems Inspired Duckling Costume Felt Headband"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Grab some felt to make this easy D.I.Y. Ducking Costume Felt Headband. This project is great for beginning sewers. No sewing machine needed. (If you don&#8217;t sew &#8211; just hot glue!!!)\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mo2BWillems2BInspired2B1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mo2BWillems2BInspired2B1.png\" alt=\"Easy to Sew Duckling Costume Headband for Pretend Play or Halloween\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/login\/?next=\/pin\/create\/button\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Affiliate links included in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duckling Costume Felt Headband<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1423151283?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=26ac02fd36bfdb4aa5fe8dd45b622ae8&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Duckling Gets a Cookie<\/a> by Mo Willems is a picture book for the young reader about Ducking, his friend Pigeon, and a nut cookie. Duckling is the model for politeness, whereas Pigeon lists all the things he has asked for, but never received. \u00a0It ends with a gesture of friendship &#8211; sharing. \u00a0And another polite request for another cookie (without nuts!).<span style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following activity, <i>DIY Ducking Costume Headband<\/i>is a great way to tie literacy and life skills together into an at home project for grade school children. It is a great addition to a dress up bin or even a Halloween costume for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I do supervise all sewing projects and help thread needles, otherwise, my 8 year old and 4 year old sew independently. Adults could of course make one as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supplies Needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yellow, black, grey or light blue and white felt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ruler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direction to Make the Duckling Costume Felt Headband <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Cut a green felt rectangle 23 inches by 3 inches. This will fit most children\u2019s heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Cut 2 white circles around 2 1\/2 inches in diameter. Set these circles on top of the black felt and cut 2 black circles slightly bigger in size. &nbsp;2 grey or light blue ovals for the pupils. &nbsp;1 beak shape.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_5680.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_5680.jpg\" alt=\"Shapes for the Duckling Costume Headband\" style=\"width:800px;height:533px\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>3. Assemble the pieces in their places. Glue or pin in place. Set the eyes wider apart than you think. &nbsp;They will look ok when they are wrapped around a head and not laying flat like pictured.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_5681.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_5681.jpg\" alt=\"Set out the pieces of the Duckling headband before sewing.\" style=\"width:800px;height:533px\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>4. Using a straight stitch, sew the pieces together. &nbsp;Switch thread colors as needed. &nbsp;Match like colors if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Try the headband on. Pin closed where it would make the best fit for your child. Using a straight stitch, attach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Story Extensions for The Duckling Gets a Cookie?!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Story Retelling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have made a Duckling Headband, the kids can re-enact the story. Think about what his voice would sound like and what things he would say. Let your children explore their creativity in the story retelling activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i>Some great phrases from the book:<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;May I have a cookie please?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Oh, THANKS!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;So I could give it to you!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make your OWN story<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the character and create your OWN story. Have them act it out in a performance for the family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk about using Manors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice using please and thank you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discuss what it means to ask politely for something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i>Make sure to buy (or check out from the library) your copy of Knuffle Bunny and some of Mo Willems other kid-favorite books:<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a Mo Willems fan? Have you read Cat the Cat yet? These are for young readers. Find out more about these books and Mo Willems in this video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet Mo Willems &amp; Cat the Cat\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3h2RpX7-FzM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DIY2BBunny2BCostume.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DIY2BBunny2BCostume.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:800px;height:560px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Did you miss the <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/mo-willems-inspired-diy-bunny-costume\/\">Mo Willems inspired bunny costume headband<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/whoooo-wants-to-make-wise-owl-costume\/\">here to find out how to make an owl costume headband<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s let our kids READ &#8211; MAKE &#8211; and PLAY!!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/raising-chicks-in-classroom-afterschool\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Tips-for-Raising-Chicks-in-a-Class-or-at-Home-from-the-Educators-Spin-On-It-.png\" alt=\"Tips for Raising Chicks in a Class or at Home with the help of your local farmer's programs\" class=\"wp-image-16676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Tips-for-Raising-Chicks-in-a-Class-or-at-Home-from-the-Educators-Spin-On-It-.png 700w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Tips-for-Raising-Chicks-in-a-Class-or-at-Home-from-the-Educators-Spin-On-It--600x857.png 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Tips-for-Raising-Chicks-in-a-Class-or-at-Home-from-the-Educators-Spin-On-It--210x300.png 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/40-easter-activities-for-kids\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/40-easter-activities-for-kids.jpg\" alt=\"40+ Easter Activities for Kids at Home or School\" class=\"wp-image-28095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/40-easter-activities-for-kids.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/40-easter-activities-for-kids-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/40-easter-activities-for-kids-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/mo-willems-inspired-diy-bunny-costume\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Knuffle2BBunny2BCostume-716x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Knuffle2BBunny2BCostume-716x1024.jpg 716w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Knuffle2BBunny2BCostume-600x858.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Knuffle2BBunny2BCostume-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Knuffle2BBunny2BCostume-768x1098.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Knuffle2BBunny2BCostume.jpg 1119w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grab some felt to make this easy D.I.Y. Ducking Costume Felt Headband. This project is great for beginning sewers. No sewing machine needed. (If you don&#8217;t sew &#8211; just hot glue!!!) Affiliate links included in this article. 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