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February 2, 2016

Paper Plate Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat Craft

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We love Dr. Seuss books and have a large collection of Dr. Seuss books. One of the kids’ favorite is The Cat in the Hat.

Today we are sharing a Cat in the Hat Craft that can be done after you read the book or to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday. The painting technique used on this craft is a favorite of mine. 

cat in the hat vertical image

Dr. Seuss’s birthday is March 2nd. Dr. Seuss would be 112 this year. He is no longer with us, but his legacy lives on in his books. 

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat craft project for kids using paper plates and fork painting.

The Cat in the Hat is one of the most popular of Dr. Seuss’s books. A giant mischievous cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a magical adventure for Sally and Dick and almost wrecking the place in the process!


Supplies:

Cost: under $5

  • Paper Plate
  • The Cat in the Hat template for hat
  • White cardstock
  • Red construction paper or cardstock
  • Black paint
  • Fork
  • Glue stick
  • Black maker

Directions:

This craft project has a few steps and requires some assemsbly. My preschooler was able to do it with help from me. You can see her finished Cat in the Hat below.

1. Using a plastic fork paint the outside rim of the back of a paper plate black and allow to dry.

Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat paper plate craft project for kids

2. While the paint is drying, print the hat template on white card stock.

3. Cut 3 stripes of red paper and glue them to the hat, leaving space between each red stripe to make a red and white striped hat. Another option is to paint red strips on the hat, which is what my preschooler chose (see below). 

Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat paper plate craft project for kids

4. Glue the hat to the top of the paper plate and use a black marker or crayon to draw a face on the cat. 

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat craft project for kids using paper plates and fork painting.

Ideas for Learning & Development:

As a mom, I like to find ways to incorporate learning into every day activities. These times are especially helpful if you have child, who is resistant to sitting down and doing learning activities. Here are some preschool level things to talk about while doing this craft:

  • Colors (red, white, black)
  • Shapes (circle for face and rectangle stripes on the hat)
  • Math (count how many stripes are on the hat and look at the pattern the stripes make)
  • Phonics (rhyming words cat-hat)

Creating a craft and having a final product that they are proud of is a great self confidence builder for kids.


Here’s the Cat in the Hat craft completed by my preschooler that she proudly showed her siblings and daddy and then hung on the refrigerator.  

Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat craft project for kids

What’s your favorite Dr. Seuss book?

 

 

Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat paper plate and fork painting craft project for kids.
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  1. Heather H says

    February 5, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    I LOVE your sweet daughter’s Cat in the Hat! What a sweet book inspired craft.

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    • Kim says

      February 5, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      Thanks Heather! She had fun making it and putting her own spin on the craft!

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  2. Heather says

    February 6, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Great craft and I love your ‘ideas for learning’.

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