Make a cute and easy cat craft with our free printable. Your kids can color, cut, and glue their own adorable cat. This activity is purr-fect for kids.
This cat craft requires only a few supplies, which you probably already have. All you need is our free printable template, some coloring tools, scissors, and glue. That’s it!
In just a few steps, kids can create their very own adorable cat.
This craft is perfect for so many settings. It makes a great activity for the classroom, where kids can work on their coloring and cutting skills. It’s also a wonderful choice for library storytime, especially if you’re reading books about cats. And of course, it’s a fantastic craft to do at home on a rainy day or just for fun.
Pair this craft with a favorite cat book to make it extra special. Crafting a cat to go along with the story adds a fun, hands-on element. Kids will be excited to see their craft come to life after hearing about the adventures of their favorite feline characters.
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Supplies Needed
- Free cat template (link below)
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue stick
How to Make the Cat Craft
For a video tutorial on how to make the cat, please watch the YouTube video below.
Step 1: Print
First, print out the cat template. See link below.
Step 2: Color
Next, it’s time to color the cat. Use markers, crayons, or colored pencils to color the parts of the cat. You can make it look like your pet or go wild with the colors. We used tan, brown, and pink colored pencils.
Step 3: Cut
Carefully cut out each part of the cat. You’ll have the body, head, tail, and paws.
Step 4: Glue
Now it’s time to glue your cat together.
- Glue the cat’s head onto the top of the body.
- Glue the tail to the side of the body.
- Glue the paws to the bottom of the body.
Cat Craft Template
The free cat craft template is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold. Click on the link below for the craft template.
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