What is a Hatter?
A hatter was a man or woman who made hats professionally. In the past, a hatter was a necessary profession because it was often considered rude or impolite to appear in public without a hat. There were hats for every occasion, from riding hats to church hats, and even hats for sleeping.
Who is the Mad Hatter?
The Mad Hatter is a character from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. He has been sentenced to perpetual tea-time, and is unable to get away from the tea table. While Alice visits, the Mad Hatter makes silly jokes, switches seats, makes a mess, and is generally rude. The Hatter's name is derived from the colloquial phrase "mad as a hatter," which is used to identify an eccentric person. The exact origin of the phrase is unknown.
Hat Crafts for Mad Hatter Day
Celebrate Mad Hatter Day with these fun kids crafts featuring hats!
- Paper Plate Hat via Schooling a Monkey
- Papier Mache Hats via Buggy and Buddy
- Headband Top Hat Via DIY Inspired
- Classic Top Hat via Crafty Morning
- Styrofoam Top Hats via Sassy Bags and Rags
- Egg Carton Dinosaur Hat via Crafty Morning
- Coffee and Donut Hat via Delicate Construction
- Newspaper Party Hats via Maya Made
- Cardboard Top Hat via DIY Inspired
- Crazy Flower Hat via Kids Creative Chaos
- Queen of Hearts Hat via Tot Treasures
- Plastic Crown via DIY Inspired
- Paper Dinosaur Hat via Cutting Tiny Bites
- Paper Plate Hat via 123 Homeschool 4 Me
Throw Your Own Mad Tea Party
After you make your hat, you'll have to wear it while having a tea party and reading (or watching) Alice in Wonderland! Herea re some fun things you may want to get to add to your fun day!
Brenda is a full-time writer and homeschooling mom to two girls. Brenda blogs about STEM activities and ADHD homeschooling at Schooling a Monkey. When she isn't working, you'll find Brenda sipping on coffee with her nose in a book.
