Pete the Cat Saves Christmas Craft (Free Printable Template)

The book Pete the Cat Saves Christmas brings festive cheer and a message of giving when Pete the Cat steps up to save Christmas when Santa catches a cold. Kids love following Pete’s adventure, singing along, and discovering the magic of Christmas kindness as they turn each page.

To add to the fun, have your little ones make this book companion, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas craft! Like in the story, they can create their version of Pete dressed up as Santa, complete with his red hat. 

Be sure to explore our collection of kids book crafts that celebrate reading and creativity in every season!

Pete the Cat Christmas Craft

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This hands-on project is a perfect way for kids to feel part of the story and bring the character to life with their creativity. It enhances the reading experience and lets them practice fine motor skills as they cut and assemble Pete’s Santa look.

It’s also a wonderful opportunity to discuss the themes of kindness and helpfulness that make the story so special.

Grab our free template so kids can create everyone’s favorite blue cat dressed up for Christmas!

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• 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 red coat to the body.

Next, glue the coat fluff on the neck.

Place the black belt on the red coat and glue it down.

Glue the buckle to the center of the belt.

Now, help your child to glue the button to the red coat.

Position the leg fluff on the legs and glue them in place.

Now, glue the nose to the lower part of the face.

Next, glue the eyes above the nose.

Glue the hat fluff to the bottom edge of the Santa hat.

Place the hat pom at the end of the Santa hat and glue it down.

Finally, encourage your child to glue the Santa hat to the top and back of Pete’s head.

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

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Children’s Christmas Ideas

Looking for festive ways to keep kids engaged and learning during the holidays? Check out our collection of children’s Christmas ideas for hands-on projects and creative activities. You’ll find fun DIYs and educational worksheets that bring a touch of Christmas magic into learning.

Plus, we’ve included some great holiday book suggestions to share – perfect for storytime by the tree.

Christmas Books For Kids

Below are some of the top Christmas books to read to your kids!

Dasher: This wonderfully illustrated Christmas book for kids gives you the back story on one of Santa’s favorite reindeer, Dasher! Girls will especially love to read this since Dasher is a girl.

Construction Site On Christmas Night: Fans of the fun characters of the construction site books have to add this Christmas-themed story to their collection. See how the trucks get ready for Christmas!

How To Catch An Elf: Kids everywhere love the silliness of this Christmas story. The rhymes and the illustrations will draw the kids in as well. This is a Christmas book kids will want to read every year!

Christmas Crafts For School Age Kids

Christmas Reindeer Card—With this adorable reindeer card, Kids can send some holiday cheer to family and friends! Grab our free template and a few supplies so kids can make Christmas cards.

Related: Christmas Matching Worksheets

Gingerbread Man Paper Plate Craft – Let’s whip up some holiday fun with a gingerbread man made from a paper plate! Kids can paint, cut, and glue their gingerbread boy or girl or start with a brown party plate to skip the painting. This sweet craft is perfect for preschoolers, pre-k, and kindergarteners!

Grinch Puppet Craft—Bring the Grinch to life this Christmas with a fun paper bag puppet! Kids will love creating their own Grinchy creation, which is perfect for storytelling. It’s a playful way to celebrate the season!

Elf Popsicle Stick Craft—Turn popsicle sticks into jolly little elf this Christmas! It makes cute Christmas decor or even an ornament, and you can add a string to hang it on your Christmas tree!

Fun Christmas Printables

For a quick way to keep kids happily occupied while you finish some holiday tasks, grab these Christmas do a dot printables! Kids will have fun connecting the dots to reveal a reindeer, Santa, and a snowman.

They’re festive fun and help kids practice counting from 1-24 and build fine motor skills as they complete each cheerful character. Grab this set for a joyful way to keep little hands and minds busy this season!

Got pattern block mats? Then, your kids will love these Christmas pattern block mats! They can enter the holiday spirit by matching blocks to create festive holiday scenes.

Try this Handprint Reindeer Card

This activity will keep them entertained, from cheerful trees to jolly stockings, while building important skills like shape recognition and spatial awareness. Use them for a cozy holiday afternoon where kids can have a fun, hands-on way to keep learning and stay engaged this season!

Add Christmas magic to your child’s holiday with these editable letters from Santa! They’re the perfect way to spark wonder, encourage good behavior, and keep the joy of Santa alive.

Inside this pack, you’ll find a personalized letter from Santa, a nice list certificate, and even a Santa warning letter—just in case! All are easy to customize in Adobe Reader, so you can create a memorable keepsake that feels straight from the North Pole.

Get your students excited about the ABCs this holiday season with these fun Christmas letter-find cards! In this festive activity, kids identify the letter on Santa’s envelope and then search through all the presents to find and cover the matching letters.

Santa Paper Bag Puppet Craft

It’s fun to practice letter recognition while getting into the holiday spirit. Watch as your little learners celebrate Christmas while mastering their ABCs!

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