This Cat in the Hat-inspired art project can be a wonderful way to get your kid involved in an interesting and useful experience. You could get your kid to work on this on Dr. Seuss Day or just on those days when you want to keep him busy for a while without you needing to supervise.
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How to prep for this cAT IN THE HAT art project
This activity makes use of some simple, items that you might already have at home. Plus, there’s also a free template for you to use so that you don’t have to put in any extra effort. It is one of those art projects that will help your kid learn and explore through play!
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HOW TO MAKE THIS cat in the hat art project
Step 1:
Download the cat in the hat template.
STEP 2:
Cover your surface in newspaper or something to protect the surface from paint messes. Use a paintbrush to cover the bubble wrap (bubbles side up) with red paint.
STEP 3:
Gently put the bubble wrap (painted side down) onto a piece of white cardstock. Gently press the bubble wrap onto the paper. Don’t press too hard or you’ll have a giant smudge instead of little red circles.
STEP 4:
Lift the bubble wrap up off the cardstock and allow the paint to dry completely. This step is especially important because you will be running this paper through your printer and you do not want to cause any damage. Repeat this step with two times.
STEP 5:
Open the cat in the hat template. Print the hat and the bow onto the painted paper you created.
STEP 6:
Print the hat once more onto white paper, print the head and the chest onto white paper as well. Cut all the pieces out.
STEP 7:
Assemble the pieces and glue them onto a bright coloured paper.
STEP 8:
This craft is a bit large so you’ll need to glue onto a sheet of paper onto the back of the first paper to allow room for the hat.
Your cat in the hat craft is now ready to display!
Cat in the Hat Art Project for Kids
Materials
- Cardstock
- Chalk Markers (optional for detail)
- Red Paint
- Paint Brush
- Bubble Wrap
- Newspaper (or something else to cover your surface)
- Glue
- Scissors
Instructions
- Download the cat in the hat template.
- Cover your surface in newspaper or something to protect the surface from paint messes. Use a paintbrush to cover the bubble wrap (bubbles side up) with red paint.
- Gently put the bubble wrap (painted side down) onto a piece of white cardstock. Gently press the bubble wrap onto the paper. Don’t press too hard or you’ll have a giant smudge instead of little red circles.
- Lift the bubble wrap up off the cardstock and allow the paint to dry completely. This step is especially important because you will be running this paper through your printer and you do not want to cause any damage. Repeat this step with two times.
- Open the cat in the hat template. Print the hat and the bow onto the painted paper you created.
- Print the hat once more onto white paper, print the head and the chest onto white paper as well.
- Cut all the pieces out.
- Assemble the pieces and glue them onto a bright colored paper.
- This craft is a bit large so you’ll need to glue onto sheet of paper onto the back of the first paper to allow room for the hat.
Download Your Cat In The Hat Bubble Wrap Template Here!
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About Angela Milnes
Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!
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