Pete The Cat Headband Craft [Free Template]

Pete the Cat is one of the coolest characters in children’s books, and kids can bring him to life with this fun Pete the Cat headband craft. It’s a simple and engaging activity that captures his laid-back charm while allowing little ones to get creative.

Whether you’re working on headband crafts at home, in the classroom, at daycare, or in the library, this project is a hit with young readers. Just print, cut, and assemble. Scroll down or watch the video to see how to make this groovy blue cat hat.

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Pete The Cat Hat Printable

If you’ve seen the Pete the Cat show on Amazon Prime, you’ll notice that this idea is based more closely on the feline design of the new cartoon version. It’s sure to be one of your kid’s new favorite headbands!

And a side note: if you haven’t watched it with your kids, do that! It’s such a cute show that parents will enjoy letting their children watch!

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Black marker
• Tape or stapler
• Pete the Cat template (click the “click here to get your freebie” image at the end of the post)

Directions

Start by downloading and printing the template. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this cool cat to life!

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First, guide your child to glue the iris to the inner corner of the yellow eye like in the picture below.

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Next, help your child to glue the pupil to the center of the black piece. Repeat this for both eyes.

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Take the completed eyes and glue them to the headband’s base so they’re centered.

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Now, take the small white nose and glue it below the eyes in the center of the headband.

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If you want to give the eyes a little more detail, outline the top rim of each eye with a black marker.

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Finally, encourage your child to take the extender pieces and tape or staple them to each side of the headband base. Wrap it around your child’s head so it fits a little loosely, then tape, staple, or paperclip it into a full circle.

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Be sure to check out our kids book crafts while you’re here! There are so many fun ideas!

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Fun Children’s Books

Reading to children is not only a great way to bond with them, but it also has several important benefits for their development.

Children’s books expose kids to new vocabulary and concepts and help them to develop critical thinking skills. As they follow along with the story, kids learn to make predictions and inferences and to understand cause and effect.

Try adding in more with these fun children’s books:

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie – This classic children’s book is still a favorite read aloud of kids today! It’s one of those silly stories that kids will love and parents will remember!

Can I Be Your Dog? – This is the cutest storybook about a dog named Arfy who’s a homeless dog. Follow his journey to finding the right family to adopt him!

The Kissing Hand -This sweet book will not only have kids captivated but may also help with separation anxiety. We definitely recommend adding this one to your collection!

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Children’s Book Crafts

Handprint Pigeon Craft—This fun handprint pigeon is a great way to keep the littles busy and entertained. Based on Mo Willem’s popular children’s book, this activity is ideal for a rainy day or just some simple family fun. It would also make the perfect present for a grandparent or other loved one!

Mouse Headband Craft – This adorable hat will ignite your child’s imagination, and it’s perfect for role play or dress up with If You Give A Mouse A Cookie fans. It only requires some simple craft supplies, making it a great last-minute project. You can attach the cute mouse face to a plastic headband (if you’d prefer) for the perfect accessory for any storytime session.

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Llama Paper Plate Craft—Get ready for a fun day of creating! This cute paper plate llama is great buddy for reading the popular picture book Llama Llama Red Pajama. Try sticking some popsicle sticks or a pipe cleaner to the bottom of the plate to make it a puppet. Then, have fun acting out your favorite scenes together!

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Grumpy Monkey Craft – Do your little learners love the Grumpy Monkey book? If so, have them make their paper bag puppet of the main character!

This hands-on project takes little time and will help them develop fine motor skills and encourage creativity. Creating a lasting keepsake of their favorite story is a nice, simple activity!

Children’s Book Activities

Use our The Snail And The Whale worksheets to combine learning with your kid’s favorite book! Each page has a fun new activity for your little ones to get stuck into. From making a flashcard game to practicing the letter ‘S,’ these worksheets will keep your kids busy! 

Try this Torn Paper Pete the Cat

Relive the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss with these Dr. Suess color by numbers! Featuring all the classic characters, these sheets are great for helping kids practice counting and number recognition. Plus, they’ll have a blast coloring in the pages and bringing each image to life.

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Polar bear, polar bear, what do you see? These fun polar bear cutting activity pages, of course! Your little cubs can cut and paste through the pages, helping them develop fine motor skills. These pages are the perfect companion to your winter-themed storytime! 

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Join Swimmy and his fishy friends on an underwater adventure with these Swimmy book companion printables.

Help your kids practice handwriting, letters, and more with this fun activity. When they’re done, you can hang their artwork up to brighten up any room in the house!

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Free Printable Pete the Cat Headband Template

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