Torn Paper Pete the Cat For Kids (Free Template)

Pete the Cat is a groovy feline who has become a beloved character in many households with his cool blue shoes and positive outlook.

Kids can create a masterpiece of their favorite storybook character when they make this torn paper Pete the Cat. They’ll have fun getting creative as they tear pieces of paper to create their own version of Pete. It’s the perfect way to combine a love for Pete with some hands-on fun.

To get started, all you need to do is download our free Pete the Cat template and gather a handful of basic supplies.

This fun project encourages kids to use their fine motor skills and develop important skills like hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness when they tear and glue paper pieces into the template.

Find even more kids book crafts that will inspire creativity and nurture your child’s love for reading.

Pete the Cat Craft Idea

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Glue
• Scissors
• Markers
• Pete the cat template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Start by downloading the Pete the Cat template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this cat to life!

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First, guide your child to spread the glue over a section of the Pete the Cat background paper.

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Create Pete by tearing the blue paper into small pieces, then begin gluing them onto the background paper.

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Next, position the eyes in the middle of Pete’s face and glue them in place.

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Now, help your child glue the triangle nose in between and just below the eyes.

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Use the marker to draw whiskers on the side of Pete’s face.

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Optionally, encourage your child to draw the head lines at the top of the had using the black marker.

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Be sure to check out our torn paper crafts while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun DIYs like this one!

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Book Ideas For Kids

If you’re on the prowl for purr-fect book ideas for your little reader, you’ve come to the right place! You’ll find DIY projects and educational activities that’ll make book characters leap off the page.

There’s something here for every budding bookworm to discover, so grab a cozy spot, a good book, and read on below for some novel ideas that’ll have your kiddos learning and having fun at the same time.

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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!

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Easy Book Crafts For Kids

Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Craft – Bring the story of Little Red Riding Hood to life by creating a fun puppet out of a paper bag! This simple activity lets kids act out their favorite scenes to boost their imagination and make story time even more fun.

Simple Pete The Cat Goes Camping Craft

Knuffle Bunny Craft – Kids can craft their own bunny just like Trixie’s with this fun activity! This adorable and fun project keeps the story’s magic alive, letting little ones get creative while celebrating Mo Willems’ beloved book. Hop into the fun!

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Pete The Cat Headband Craft – Get ready for some groovy fun by making this headband! Kids will love crafting the accessory and wearing it while they read. This easy and creative project is a perfect way to bring this cool cat to life.

Cinderella Puppet Craft – Transform story time into playtime with a Cinderella puppet made from a paper bag! Kids will love creating and playing with their own fairytale characters, making the classic story even more enchanting.

Book Activities For Children

For some colorful, no prep fun grab these free printable Dr. Seuss color by numbers! This pack includes four characters to color: Horton from Horton Hears A Who, the Fox from Fox in Socks, The Cat in the Hat, and The Fish from The Cat in the Hat.

Coloring by numbers helps kids develop fine motor skills, number recognition, and attention to detail. Plus, it’s a creative way to bring their favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life! Download and start coloring today!

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Engage your kids in essential learning skills with our The Snail and The Whale worksheets, perfect for complementing the book’s adventures! Start by reading together, then let kids enhance fine motor skills, pattern recognition, and letter recognition with engaging activities.

Related: Pete The Cat Puppet Craft

These worksheets and flashcards offer fun ways to learn about marine life and develop crucial cognitive abilities with activities from labeling the humpback whale to tracing lines and exploring the letter Ss.

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Keep the camping fun going with these Pete the Cat Goes Camping worksheets! Inside, you’ll find a variety of engaging activities like line tracing for fine motor skills, labeling Pete the Cat to expand their vocabulary, and solving camping themed patterns for problem-solving skills.

Plus, our “Tt is for tent” do a dot activity and camping flashcards add extra fun while enhancing letter recognition and memory skills. Grab this set of worksheets and let the learning and camping fun begin!

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Immerse your students in the winter wonderland of Jan Brett’s book with this engaging The Mitten sequencing activity! Using free printable character cards and templates, kids can retell the story while practicing essential early skills like math, literacy, and fine motor abilities.

This hands-on activity adapts easily to various ages and learning styles, plus it’s a fun way to bring the book to life during the winter season!

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Free Pete the Cat Craft Template

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