The Easter Bonnet: The Straw Hat Project

Nine-year old Betsy was excited about the upcoming Easter party at her school. “I'm going to win the prize for the best, home-made Easter bonnet,” she said to her five-year old sister. “It’s a brand new bike.” 

“I want one, too!” replied Bethany. “Do you know how to make an Easter bonnet for a rabbit? His ears stick up!”

“We’ll figure it out!”

“Super!”

“Race you to the attic!”

The girls quickly climbed the stairs and began rummaging through boxes collecting old straw hats, ribbons and bows, beads, dried and artificial flowers.

“Girls, what are you doing in the attic?” their mother called from downstairs. “Come down, right now!”

“I’m making an Easter bonnet for our school party, Mommy,” explained Betsy, a few moments later. 

“Me too,” added Bethany. 

“Are parents and other family members invited to the party?”

“Yes, Mommy,” said Betsy apologetically. She had forgotten to give her mother the invitation. Her mother was pleasantly surprised to see what the party plans were, as she read the invitation.    

“Making Easter bonnets will keep you out of mischief, for a while,” she thought, reaching into the cupboard for a pair of scissors and some glue. “You will need this.”

“Will you make some cookies too, Mommy, please?”

“Sure, if you both help.”

"Can you make them look like a rabbit?" asked Bethany.

"Why not!"