DIY Headband Game for Christmas
Would you like to have a fun game to play with your family at Christmas time? A DIY Headband Game for Christmas is an easy craft to make and color and then is fun to play.
So this is a craft that can be used by everyone! At least everyone that’s willing to be a little bit silly for a while :-). All ages can play this easy game, it's so much fun.
This is similar to the “Hedbanz” game but you make your own cards and headband at home.
We are always looking for a fun activity we can do together as a family when we get together for Christmas. The kids love to do a craft or play games.
If you would enjoy doing this craft with me, here is the link to a full length tutorial on YouTube: DIY Headband Game for Christmas YouTube Link
Make your own game cards
What makes the DIY Headband Game so easy to make is the DIY Headband Game for Christmas Free Printable Game Cards that you color and use to play. I’ve enjoyed hand drawing the Christmas pictures on the cards just for you!
A free pattern for the picture cards is found here at the following link: DIY Headband Game for Christmas Free Pattern.
Print off a copy of the free printable pattern on white cardstock for your personal use.
Use white cardstock so they are easy to color. This is also a great choice because they are sturdier cards so you can use them again next year.
Note: Make sure to print the pages of cards on one side of the paper only.
Once you have the cards printed out., You can spend a little time doing some coloring together. Put on some Christmas music, have some hot chocolate available, and all gather around the table to color the cards.
Color with colored markers, colored pencils, or crayons!
Coloring the cards is optional as the cards can be black-and-white, of course. But coloring doubles up the fun family time that you can have with this game in both coloring it and playing it!
When you have the cards colored, cut them out on the outside square lines.
Make your own adjustable headbands
Next take some cardstock, a piece of construction paper, or regular printing paper and cut some 1 ½-inch strips. You can precisely measure and cut if you want, but the strip size could just be approximate.
Tip: I folded the paper hot dog style (long way), folded it again hot dog style, then cut on the folds. Then there is no need for measuring and the strips are straight and even!
Tape the strips together so that the band is long enough to fit around your head.
Then tape the band into a ring.
Cut two slits in what will be the front of your headband. Make the slits go about halfway through the band. This is where you’re going to slip your card when it’s your turn to play the game.
Some people make elastic headbands by sewing or tying pieces of elastic together. They are adjustable and you would only need a couple for your forehead games (another name for headband games).
What are the headband game rules?
So you may know the rules for playing this game or make up your own rules! But here’s a starting place if this is the first you've played DIY headband games.
Put the full set of clue cards face down on the table in the middle of the playing area.
Who goes first?
We usually start with the youngest player first and move to the left. but you can choose whatever order for playing you would like.
The first person will put their headband on.
They will take a card from the pile and slip it into their headband where the majority of the picture will show and everyone else can see it. The printed side of the card is OUTWARD so they can't see it themselves.
Tip: Another player can do this for them if it is hard to get the card in the headband, especially for younger kids.
What are the headband rules for asking questions?
The person will have one minute (or the time you decide) to try to guess what Christmas picture is on their headband!
Phones have countdown clocks so that is a simple way to time the turn. But kids really like the sand countdown timers. They can see the sand sift down and get so excited!
Tip: Click here for the little sand countdown timers for various lengths of time- these are so cool!! You can use these for other things as well- like how long to brush your teeth! Right?
The person goes around the circle (starting with the person on their left/clockwise) and will ask each person one questions about their card. The person will answer “yes” or “no” to answer their question.
Continue asking questions until the time is up. There isn't a limit to the number of questions except for the time limitation.
You're not allowed to ask a question like “What am I?” Ha!
So an appropriate question is “Am I an animal?” or “Am I a cartoon character?”
You can ask “Am I a reindeer?” when you have a good idea of what your picture is on your headband.
If they guess the Christmas picture before their time is up, they get a point! Keep the card to remember you got a point.
Second players turn!
Now it's the second players turn to try!!
When it's the next person's turn, the second player to the left will have a chance to guess their Christmas picture next.
Repeat this process until you’ve used up all of the cards.
Make your own cards!
You can make up more cards too if you want. Just grab some index cards or cut some more cardstock into cards.
You can choose whether or not the group can give their own clues at some point in time.
Of course nobody in the circle can give clues or words that will give away the picture. For instance, if it’s a Christmas tree, you can’t say it’s a type of tree!
Fun game for family game nights or any occasion!
As a teacher I used a DIY Headband Game for Christmas every year for a Christmas class party in my classes or in my club. It always went over well.
We’re going to play it with our family this year! After doing this post I have my own game cards ready!! I love family game nights, don't you?
It would be a great idea to make your own headband games with game cards for any holiday or event (like birthday parties, or baby showers). You could even cut out and glue pictures to index cards to make it easy!
Heads up teachers- extra DIY headband game bonus!
Teachers, you may find its a great idea to make different games of headbands for your classroom.
A flash card of any type could be put on the student's forehead- vocabulary words, math symbols, president's faces, science equipment, so many options! This would be a great way to learn new words and concepts.
A board game or card game is often the best way to learn new information in a short time.
So take a quick break from the day's routine and learn from guessing your own headband picture as well as by giving clues about what is on your opponents headband!
Papa & Nana playing our own headband games
Papa wasn’t thrilled to be in the picture with me sporting the headbands for the DIY headbands game for Christmas. But there wasn’t time to get a cute grandkid picture before posting.
He is a good sport! Thanks Papa!
Merry Christmas to all of you who celebrate the holiday and Happy New Year to you all.
The game of Headbands doesn't take much! All you need are the free printable cards, some paper, tape, and markers to decorate. Follow the step-by-step instructions to make your headbands, then get to playing!
Making your own headband for this game is easy, all you need is some paper and tape! Simply cut strips of paper, connect them to make a band long enough to go around your head, and tape it together to form the headband.
Want another easy game for family game nights?
Here are a number of other crafts that are fun to play as games. Twice the fun!
- DIY Yarn Laser Maze Indoors
- DIY Ball in Cup Game
- DIY Carnival Game Bean Bag Toss
- DIY Paper Fortune Teller- Cootie Catcher
- Custom Pin the Tail Party Game
Enjoy this fun game!
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Supplies for DIY Headband Game for Christmas
- DIY Headband Game Cards Free Game Card Pattern (one copy, print on one side only)
- White cardstock paper
- Colored cardstock, construction paper, or printer paper (for headbands)
- Tape
- Colored markers, colored pencils, or crayons
- Scissors
- Game timer like the sand countdown timers
How To Make Your Own DIY Headband Game for Christmas
Equipment
- Scissors
- Game timer like the sand countdown timers
Items Required
- DIY Headband Game Cards Free Game Card Pattern (one copy, print on one side only)
- White cardstock paper
- Colored cardstock, construction paper, or printer paper (for headbands)
- Tape
- Colored markers, colored pencils, or crayons
Instructions
- Print off a copy of the free printable pattern on white cardstock for your personal use. Use white cardstock so they are easy to color. This is also a great choice because they are sturdier cards so you can use them again next year.Note: Make sure to print the pages of cards on one side of the paper only.Once you have the cards printed out., You can spend a little time doing some coloring together. Put on some Christmas music, have some hot chocolate available, and all gather around the table to color the cards. Color with colored markers, colored pencils, or crayons!
- When you have the cards colored, cut them out on the outside square lines.
- Next take some cardstock, a piece of construction paper, or regular printing paper and cut some 1 ½-inch strips. Tip: I folded the paper hot dog style (long way), folded it again hot dog style, then cut on the folds. Then there is no need for measuring and the strips are straight and even!Tape the strips together so that the band is long enough to fit around your head. Then tape the band into a ring. Cut two slits in what will be the front of your headband. Make the slits go about halfway through the band. This is where you’re going to slip your card when it’s your turn to play the game
- So you may know the rules for playing this game or make up your own rules! But here’s a starting place if this is the first you've played DIY headband games.Put the full set of clue cards face down on the table in the middle of the playing area.We usually start with the youngest player first and move to the left. but you can choose whatever order for playing you would like.The first person will put their headband on. They will take a card from the pile and slip it into their headband where the majority of the picture will show and everyone else can see it. The printed side of the card is OUTWARD so they can't see it themselves.Tip: Another player can do this for them if it is hard to get the card in the headband, especially for younger kids.The person will have one minute (or the time you decide) to try to guess what Christmas picture is on their headband! Phones have countdown clocks so that is a simple way to time the turn. But kids really like the sand countdown timers. They can see the sand sift down and get so excited!Tip: Click here for the little sand countdown timers for various lengths of time- these are so cool!! You can use these for other things as well- like how long to brush your teeth! Right?The person goes around the circle (starting with the person on their left/clockwise) and will ask each person one questions about their card. The person will answer “yes” or “no” to answer their question. Continue asking questions until the time is up. There isn't a limit to the number of questions except for the time limitation.You're not allowed to ask a question like “What am I?” Ha!So an appropriate question is “Am I an animal?” or “Am I a cartoon character?”You can ask “Am I a reindeer?” when you have a good idea of what your picture is on your headband.If they guess the Christmas picture before their time is up, they get a point! Keep the card to remember you got a point.Now it's the second players turn to try!! When it's the next person's turn, the second player to the left will have a chance to guess their Christmas picture next. Repeat this process until you’ve used up all of the cards.
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