These fat cats are cute no matter how you glue them together! And they are super easy to make so they’re the perfect cutting and gluing activity for kids in pre-school and kindergarten.
Just download and print the free printable cat template. Then color, cut and paste!
You will need
- Fat Cat Template
- Crayons or markers
- School Scissors
- Glue Bottles
- Paper (white or colored)
1. Download and print the the cat template*. *See thumbnail to the right—>
2. Kids cut out the different shapes.
3. Kids color the pieces with markers or crayons.
3. Kids glue the pieces together to finish their unique and awesome fat cat!
Every child will put their cat template together differently. I love doing this activity with my kids because its so easy, and at the same time it reinforces cutting skills. After we are done, I display each child’s work around the classroom.
You could also attach a straw or a popsicle stick to the back of the cat with tape to make a cute cat puppet that kids will love!
If you are interested in this craft, you might also like:
Black Cat Craft – A 3D paper cat that can be a puppet or hang on the wall.
Cat Puppet – An easy printable cat template craft. Just print out, cut, and color, then add a straw or popsicle stick to make a puppet.
Cat House Drawing – An easy drawing of a house filled with lots and lots of cats!