Cat in the Hat — Paper Plate Craft

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Do you know which children’s author has a  birthday on March 2?   Dr. Seuss! 

During the years I taught language arts, I loved finding ways to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read across America each March with my students.

I’ve since had the pleasure of introducing my own little ones to some fun Dr. Seuss crafts & activities to go with his amazing books.

In honor of Dr. Seuss, we decided to decorate the house with this simple Cat in the Hat craft.

Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat craft with paper plate

 

This Cat in the Hat paper plate craft is perfect for toddlers through kindergarten-aged children.

For toddlers I suggest having all the pieces cut out ahead of time for this kids craft.

Older children should be able to cut the pieces themselves.  And if you have kids ages 8+, check out these Dr. Seuss activities for older kids.

Cat in the Hat Craft

Materials Needed:

  • White paper plate
  • Top hat cut from white paper
  • 3 red strips cut from construction paper
  • 2 black triangles (ears)
  • 4 thin strips of black construction paper (whiskers)
  • 1 small black triangle (nose)

 

Glue the red strips of construction paper to the white hat to make the stripes on The Cat’s hat.   You can trim the red paper to fit the hat once it is glued.

Glue the top hat to the top of the paper plate.

Add the cat’s triangle ears, nose and whiskers.

Use a black marker or crayon to draw eyes on The Cat in the Hat.  Also add a cat smile.

Finally, add fur details around the cat’s face.

 

My toddler was very proud of his Cat in the Hat.  He couldn’t wait to hang it up.

toddler Cat in the Hat craft

 

My daughter flipped her paper plate around and did her face on the opposite side.  They both turned out cute!

 

paper plate Cat in the Hat craft

 

We love celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday each year!  If you liked this Cat in the Hat craft, you may also like a few of our other Dr. Seuss activities.

 

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Comments

    • No, I hadn’t (limited computer time right now while trying to heal the family up…), but heading that way now!
      Thanks for telling me!
      🙂

  7. My youngest that is in 2nd grade gets to wear her pjs to school on Friday and bring in some of her favorite books to read out loud to her classmates to celebrate Read Across America. She is so excited!!!

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  11. This looks easy enough that even I could do it:) Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.

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