Puppet crafts are a fun way to get your kid enjoy loads of pretend playtime and if you’ve been loving Dr Seuss’s Cat in the Hat, this craft project is for you! You’ll just need a few basic craft supplies to get started on this Cat in the Hat paper bag craft..
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tips for the puppet craft activity
Whether or not you’re celebrating Dr Seuss Day, this Cat in the Hat puppet craft is a must try! What’s best is the fact that there’s a free printable to make things easy, and these puppets might also work great for story time as an added fun element.
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supplIES needed for this cat in the hat puppet activity
- Black and White Cardstock
- Crayons or Markers
- Glue
- Scissors
- Paper Bag
- White Chalk Marker
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HOW TO MAKE THIS cat in the hat puppet craft
Step 1:
Download and print out the cat in the hat template.
STEP 2:
Color the hat red and white and the bow red. You can use markers or crayons.
STEP 3:
Cut all the pieces out and set aside.
STEP 4:
Glue black cardstock onto the paper bag, allow the glue to dry and cut off the excess.
STEP 5:
Glue the cat in the hat pieces together onto the paper bag.
STEP 6:
Add detail to the cats bow and hat using a white chalk marker.
Your Puppet is now ready to enjoy.
This fun puppet activity can also translate into lots of independent play time for your kid!
Cat in the Hat Puppet Craft Activity
Materials
- Black and White Cardstock
- Crayons or Markers
- Glue
- Scissors
- Paper Bag
Instructions
- Download and print out the cat in the hat template.
- Color the hat red and white and the bow red. You can use markers or crayons.
- Cut all the pieces out and set aside.
- Glue black cardstock onto the paper bag, allow the glue to dry and cut off the excess.
- Glue the cat in the hat pieces together onto the paper bag.
- Add detail to the cats bow and hat using a white chalk marker.
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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!
This is such a cute craft idea. My kids are older, but I can see my kids wanting to make this. She loves the Cat in the Hat movie.
It’s great for preschool kids for sure!
How adorable and fun! Cat in the Hat was one of my favorites as a kid 🙂
Me too. I remember going to the library with my mum and reading Dr Seuss books. I was so small and the best part was having a drink and biscuit at the cafe afterwards!
Such a cute activity for dr seuess day! Perfect to keep your children entertained and have them learn about one of the best books out there.
Now, this sounds like a really fun craft idea. I mean who doesn’t love the cat in the hat and so fun to adapt it this way.
Thanks Sarah! He is pretty popular!
What a cute puppet. This would be fun to make with my grandbaby
Great craft idea, not only will it be fun to play with but will give kids a great time making it.
This craft would be perfect to do with my nieces and nephews.
It reminds me of something my daughters would create and come home with when they were in elementary school. Thanks for sharing this fun craft!
So easy and fun to do! I’ll share this to my nephews and nieces.
OMG! How cute this is! My niece will go crazy over these puppets!
Such a cute craft idea. Who doesn’t like Dr. Seuss and Cat in the Hat!
Oh so cute 😍 I need to share this post with my sister. My little niece would certainly enjoy this Cat in the Hat puppet craft activity 👌🏻
What a super cute and fun idea! This is a great idea for a themed party.