Pete the Cat St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids Story

Pete the Cat St. Patrick's Day

Engage your little ones with a fun project to create with these Pete the Cat St. Patrick’s Day craft!

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With his green leprechaun hat, Pete will be all set to celebrate the luckiest day of the year.

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Supplies

– Colored cardstock or construction paper – Paper Cup – Glue – Scissors – Pete the cat template Learn more

Start by downloading the Pete the Cat template and printing it out. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this Pete the Cat to life!

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First, let the kids attach the hat piece on top of the leprechaun’s head.

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Let’s grab that vibrant green band. Show your child how to apply glue on it and then carefully place it on Pete’s hat.

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Next up, we have the white outer buckle. This part might be a bit tricky, so it’s a perfect time for teamwork.

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Now, let’s focus on the inner buckle. This little piece gets attached to the center of the outer buckle with a dab of glue.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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