Paper Plate Pete The Cat Pilgrim – Kid Craft Idea For Thanksgiving

With every holiday comes new additions in our ever-growing children’s book collection. So of course, when I saw the book Pete the Cat : The First Thanksgiving by James Dean, I just had to make it ours! I have no regrets on adding that particular book to our home library!

Join Pete in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean’s Pete the Cat picture book series as Pete celebrates Thanksgiving in this groovy lift-the-flap book!

Starring in the school Thanksgiving play would make even the coolest cat nervous. But when Pete the Cat gets onstage, he makes learning the story of the first Thanksgiving fun. With thirteen flaps that open to reveal hidden surprises, this book is sure to be a holiday favorite for every Pete the Cat fan.

Celebrate Thanksgiving and this awesome {& groovy} book with today’s easy Paper Plate Pilgrim Cat Kid Craft! Not only is it super simple and fun for ALL ages BUT this little pilgrim won’t break the holiday budget either!

So what are you waiting for? Let your imagination go wild and create this adorable craft with your child today! Don’t forget to grab the book to read in celebration and really make an afternoon out of it! You can find ALL the details you need to know, in our full tutorial below!

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper plate Pete The Cat friend on our Facebook page when you are done! I can’t wait to see how awesome it turns out!!! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR PETE THE CAT CRAFT WITH —> Paper Plate Turkey Hiding In A Pumpkin – Kid Craft

Paper Plate Pilgrim Cat Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate {one per Pete The Cat craft}
* Blue Tissue Paper
* Black/Blue/White/Yellow Cardstock Paper
* School Glue
* Craft Scissors
* Hand-Held Office Stapler

Directions:

* First cut your paper plate into a football shape. Discard the leftover pieces.
* Next cut your tissue paper into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills}
* Take your paper plate piece and put a good amount of glue all over it.
* Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
* While they are working on that, cut out cat facial features from your cardstock, as well as a large pilgrim hat.
* To finish off the Pete The Cat kid craft idea – simply glue/staple the cardstock pieces in their designated spots and display proudly {you can even add other embellishments that you see fit!}

PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Pilgrim Puppet – Thanksgiving Kid Craft Idea

Remember – you can ALWAYS skip the Thanksgiving theme all together and just make PETE THE CAT, just as HE is! Which I think HE would think is just as GROOVY!

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with our favorite children’s books, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make this craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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