Graduation Cap Template (Free Download)

Download the Free DIY Graduation Cap Template and make this Easy Preschool Graduation Activity for Kids. Find step-by-step instructions and Easy Paper Crafts on CraftingJeannie.com!

This Easy Paper Graduation Cap is perfect for preschool graduation, kindergarten graduation, or just for fun. Get the Free Graduation Cap Template below and you will be able to make enough supplies for a group of 20 kids (or more!) with only about 10 minutes of cutting.

Want more Graduation fun?

You’ll love these Graduation-themed worksheets. They’re perfect for your little ones to practice numbers and letters during the weeks leading up to graduation.

You can get this Fun Printable Bingo. It comes with 50 unique bingo cards. All with Graduation-themed items: caps, gowns, diplomas, graduates and more.

Did you know that in most universities, tassels are placed on the left of the cap and then after they get their diploma, they move their tassel to the right? read more graduation facts on wikipedia.org.

Here’s What You Need for Your Grad Cap

Here’s your paper graduation cap supply list (This post contains affiliate links to the products mentioned. Read my full disclosure policy for more information):

• Free Graduation Cap Template PDF <— Get it Here!
• construction paper, colored copy paper, or colored cardstock (Cardstock is probably best)
• scissors
• stapler
• glue sticks
• marker for name or decorations

Make this easy Preschool Graduation craft while reading these fun Books:

Watch this video of a graduation book read-aloud. It’s perfect for Preschoolers and kindergarteners:

Step 1: Download and Print the Free Graduation Cap Template Printable

Download the Free Graduation Cap Template Printable. In the next step, learn how to quickly cut out as many shapes as you need.

Step 2: Staple and Cut Out the Cap and Mortarboard Shapes

Once you have the Cap templates printed out, staple them to construction paper and cut out multiple shapes at a time.

Note: If you want to make this craft with a group of kids, you can staple the template to up to 10 sheets of copy paper, 5 sheets of cardstock or 6-10 sheets of construction paper.

So, did you know, you can staple together 10 pieces of copy paper and cut out 10 shapes at a time?! That’s my SECRET to fast & easy crafting.

Stapling the paper is very important because it makes sure it doesn’t move as you cut. The more staples the better. Cardstock is the thickest so you may only be able to cut 5 sheets at a time.

Step 3: How to Assemble

The kids will have so much fun making their own Kindergarten Graduation Caps!

I recommend having a cap that is already put together so the children can see what the final version will look like.

1. The “V” shape is the front, If you’re going to write the child’s name on the hat do it FIRST.
2. Staple the two long pieces together to fit the child’s head.
3. The tassel is a little tricky. You might have to put the had on the child’s head and then find the best place to glue the tassel.

And you’re finished with this fun craft!

This is such a fun and simple paper craft for preschoolers.

Make this Paper Graduation Cap for Preschool Graduation, Kindergarten Graduation, Daycare Graduation or just for fun at home.

Want more Crafts for Kids?

If you liked this construction paper graduation hat, check out some of my other crafts:

• Free Graduation Coloring Pages

As always, I try to make my crafts fast, easy & inexpensive. Enjoy! 

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Graduation Cap Template (Free Download)