Pete the Cat is the coolest children’s book character around. He has a fun personality that naturally draws kids in.
Since we love him so much, we decided to create this simple Pete the Cat headband craft for kids. It’s really easy but captures the essence of cool cat Pete.
Whether you’re making a headband craft with your own kids, with children at daycare, the library, or for a school event, we have many great headbands for everyone to choose from. Plus, all our printable templates are ready-to-use and easy to follow!
Read on below or watch our quick video tutorial to see how we created this groovy Pete the Cat craft.
Pete The Cat Hat Printable
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If you’ve seen the Pete the Cat show on Amazon Prime, then you’ll notice that this craft is based more closely on the design of the new, cartoon Pete. It’s sure to be one of your kid’s new favorite headbands!
And side note, if you haven’t watched it with your kids, go do that! It’s such a cute show that parents will actually enjoy letting their kids watch!
Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Black marker
- Tape or stapler
- Pete the Cat template (unlock the image to go to the download page)
Directions
Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring the Pete the Cat to life!
First, guide your child to glue the iris to the inner corner of the yellow eye like in the picture below.
Next, help your child to glue the pupil to the center of the black piece. Repeat this for both eyes.
Take the completed eyes and glue them to the headband’s base so they’re centered.
Now, take the small white nose and glue it below the eyes in the center of the headband.
If you want to give the eyes a little more detail, outline the top rim of each eye with a black marker.
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.
Be sure to check out our kids book crafts while you’re here! There are so many fun ideas!
Have them use markers or crayons to color in their unique cat headband craft! The one cat on the left of the picture was colored in with these markers.
Your kids will love bringing this storybook character to life and unleashing their inner Pete-tastic style using our free printable template! They’ll have so much fun coming up with their Pete the Cat adventures.
More Children’s Books Ideas
A unit study is a great way for kids to learn about a particular topic in a fun and engaging way. Using children’s books as the basis for the unit, you can ensure that your kids learn about the subject matter in an age-appropriate way.
From cat books to books about space, children’s literature explores many themes and topics. Browse through our favorite ideas below to put one together quickly!
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.
Reading also helps kids to build their attention span and concentration, as well as encourages them to be creative and imaginative. And, of course, reading is also a great way to wind down before bedtime and get some quality snuggle time!
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 of kids today! It’s a silly story 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!
Children’s Book Crafts
Kids love getting crafty! It’s a great way for them to learn new skills and express their creativity. And it’s not just about making pretty things – crafting can also help kids develop important life skills like patience, concentration, and problem-solving.
Related: Dr Seuss Hats
Add in some of these fun crafts:
Handprint Pigeon Craft—This fun handprint pigeon is a great way to keep the kids 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 mouse headband craft is fun for kids and perfect for If You Give A Mouse A Cookie fans.
It’s easy to make and 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.
Llama Paper Plate Craft—Get ready for a fun day of crafting! This cute paper plate llama is great for reading the popular children’s book Llama Llama Red Pajama. Try sticking some craft sticks or a pipe cleaner to the bottom of the plate to make it a puppet!
Grumpy Monkey Craft – Do your kids 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. It’s a nice, simple craft to create a lasting keepsake of their favorite story!
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.
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!
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!
More Fun Kids’ Activities
Pete The Cat Headband Craft For Kids
Make this easy Pete the Cat headband with our free printable template!
Materials
- Colored card stock
- Glue stick
- Black marker
- Tape or stapler
- Pete the Cat headband template
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
- Download the Pete the Cat template, print it, and cut out the pieces.
- Begin by gluing the black part of the eye almost to the innermost corner of each eyeball.
- Next, glue the white part of the eye in the center of the black part.
- Take the completed eyeballs and glue them in the center of the headband base.
- Glue the white nose just below the eyes.
- Take a black marker and trace the upper rim of both eyes.
- Attach as many headband extenders as needed to fit your child with tape or staples.
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Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
Miriam
Wednesday 30th of October 2024
Hello, I would like the Pete the Cat headband template
Sam
Thursday 31st of October 2024
Of course! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.
janet
Wednesday 30th of October 2024
template for pete the cat
Sam
Thursday 31st of October 2024
Of course! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.
raynell
Wednesday 30th of October 2024
Would love Pete The Cat Headband
Sam
Thursday 31st of October 2024
Since you’re a subscriber, you just need to click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form. After that, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Brenda
Wednesday 30th of October 2024
Pete the cat headband please and thank you
Sam
Thursday 31st of October 2024
Since you’re a subscriber, you just need to click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form. After that, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Melissa
Wednesday 30th of October 2024
Send me the free Pete the cat template please!
Sam
Thursday 31st of October 2024
Of course! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.