Few characters are as iconic as The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss! With his mischievous grin and signature red and white striped hat, the Cat has captured the hearts of generations of readers young and old. His adventures spark imaginations and inspire creativity in children everywhere.

Extend the fun beyond the pages of the book by encouraging kids to make this Cat in the Hat toilet paper roll craft! Recycling and repurposing a simple household item brings this beloved character to life!

Find even more Dr. Seuss crafts that will be the perfect complement to so many favorite Dr. Seuss books. Make Thing 1 or Fox in Socks come off the pages of the book and into your child’s hands with these fun crafts!

Cat In The Hat Kids Craft

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This is a great project to do for Dr. Seuss Day or anytime you’re reading this classic book. Kids will enjoy the process of transforming a humble toilet paper roll with this craft, so get started by downloading our free template and see our easy-to-follow instructions below.

Supplies

• Toilet Paper Rolls or new cardboard tubes
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Tape
• Cat in the Hat Template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Begin by downloading the Cat In the Hat template. Print out the pieces and let the kids cut out the pieces they’ll need.

Next, let’s give our cat a face! Help your kids glue the head of the cat onto the black-colored paper of the same template. It’s like we’re giving our cat its mysterious backdrop!

Next, let kids craft that iconic hat! Make the hat by gluing the three red stripes onto the main piece. If any paper hangs off the sides, just trim it off.

Let kids give their cat a belly! Glue the belly at the middle and bottom of the body. Now their cat is starting to take shape!

Now, It’s time for the kids to assemble the cat! Place tape along one side of the cat’s body and attach it to the toilet paper roll. Wrap the body around the toilet roll, then use another piece of tape to secure it.

Let kids add the finishing touches by gluing the completed hat to the top of the cat’s head and placing the bowtie at the bottom of the head.

Finish the crafty fun by showing your kids how to glue the completed head to the top of the toilet roll base.

Be sure to check out all of our fun toilet paper roll crafts for kids while you’re here!

Dr. Seuss Ideas

Looking for more ways to add the charm of Dr. Seuss to your child’s learning? You’re in the right place! We’ve selected some books, crafts, and activities inspired by Dr. Seuss stories that are sure to captivate young imaginations and foster a love of learning.

Highlighted below are some of our favorite imaginative crafts and engaging activities where there’s something for every young reader to enjoy. Read on below and be sure to bookmark the ones your kids or students will love!

Dr. Seuss Books For Kids

Are You My Mother? is a cute book about a little bird who’s trying to find his mom in a big world!

Oh, The Places You’ll Go! – This book is a classic Dr. Seuss book about the ups and downs of life. It’s such a great read and will soon become your kid’s new favorite book!

Dr. Seuss Second Book Collection– This boxed set of five Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss—The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, Dr. Seuss’s ABC, Oh Say Can You Say?, Oh the Thinks You Can Think!, and I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! is a great addition to your home library.

Easy Dr. Seuss Crafts

Fox In Socks Paper Plate Craft – Get ready to twist and twirl your tongue with this Fox in Socks craft! Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s beloved character, this craft lets kids channel their inner artist while celebrating a favorite book.

Put Me In The Zoo Puppet Craft – Roar with excitement as you bring Spot the leopard to life from the book, Put Me in the Zoo! With this paper bag craft, kids can make a puppet inspired by their favorite book character and then put on a fun puppet show!

Cat In The Hat Craft – This project is a fun blend of art and craft that also improves fine motor skills! Kids can create their own Cat in the Hat masterpiece with a little paint and our free template!

Horton Hears A Who Puppet Craft – Let’s get creative by making this Horton the elephant puppet out of a paper bag. Brown paper bag puppets are classic for a reason — they’re fun, simple, and budget friendly. Chances are you have everything you need in your craft closet, plus, they promise endless fun long after they’re made!

Fun Dr. Seuss Activities

Join the celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America with our free printable Dr. Seuss headbands! Children can craft full colored templates or add their personal touch to black and white versions before putting them together.

It’s a fun way to pay homage to Dr. Seuss while nurturing a passion for reading and creativity in kids!

Never lose your place again with our Dr. Seuss printable bookmarks! Featuring beloved characters such as Horton, Thing 1, The Lorax, and The Cat in the Hat, children can color the bookmarks in and celebrate Dr. Seuss each time they dive into a new story.

It’s a fun and easy activity perfect for celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2nd!

Let’s get coloring with some of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters with these Dr. Seuss color by numbers worksheets! Included in this printable collection, there’s four characters from his stories inviting children to match colors to numbers for picture perfect results.

These sheets promote number and color recognition, refine fine motor skills, and work on following directions. Grab your crayons and this fun set of printables!

These Dr. Seuss worksheets feature tons of activities spanning math, literacy, and more! From alphabet tracing to counting challenges, these 60 pages of free printables offer engaging tasks like four-part puzzles, ABC mazes, matching games, and skip counting puzzles.

Watch as your preschoolers flourish with mastering the alphabet, numbers, and fine motor skills—all while immersed in the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss!

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Cat In The Hat Template Printable