Popsicle Stick Cat In The Hat – Dr. Seuss Hat Inspired Kids Craft Idea

With Dr. Seuss’ birthday right around the corner {this upcoming March 2nd} I’m coming at ya with our Popsicle Stick Seuss Hat kid craft idea! Perfect to go along with the classic story Cat In The Hat!!!

Poor Dick and Sally. It’s cold and wet and they’re stuck in the house with nothing to do . . . until a giant cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a madcap adventure and almost wrecking the place in the process! Written by Dr. Seuss in 1957 in response to the concern that “pallid primers [with] abnormally courteous, unnaturally clean boys and girls’ were leading to growing illiteracy among children, The Cat in the Hat (the first Random House Beginner Book) changed the way our children learn how to read.

And as always – this kid friendly craft has simple supplies and is easy for children of ALL ages. Plus it takes less than an hour from start to finish. Perfect for those afternoons where you just NEED something to keep the kids entertained and want to include storytime as well!!

So what are you waiting for? Don’t be mischievous like the Cat In The Hat – grab those craft supplies and get to work on this super easy popsicle stick idea!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share, if you decide to recreate our Cat In The Hat craft made out of popsicle sticks tutorial! You can always find us on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see! We can’t wait to see how awesome your Seuss hat turns out! #gluedtomycrafts

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Seuss Hat Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {9 per hat craft}
* School Glue
* Red Craft Paint
* White Craft Paint
* Small Paper Plate
* Two Paint Brushes
* White Cardstock
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
optional embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

* First assemble the base of your hat by gluing NINE popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {7 next to each and two across}
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Once dry, squirt the TWO shades of craft paint {in separate piles} on the paper plate.
* Have children paint each popsicle stick piece {in a rotating pattern} white and red to represent the patterned colors of his hat.
* Again, set aside to let it dry completely.
* Now grab your white cardstock and cut out a long rectangular lip for the hat.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Cat In The Hat craft, glue your cardstock piece in place on the popsicle stick shape.
* Then add other embellishments {like glitter for a one-of-a-kind look} and display proudly!!!

PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Dr Seuss Paper Bag Cat In The Hat Puppet – Kid Craft

Popsicle Stick Cat In The Hat

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With Dr. Seuss’ birthday right around the corner, I'm coming at ya with our Popsicle Stick Seuss Hat kid craft idea!

Supplies:

• Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {9 per hat craft}
• School Glue
• Red Craft Paint
• White Craft Paint
• Small Paper Plate
• Two Paint Brushes
• White Cardstock
• Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
• optional - embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.

Instructions:

• First assemble the base of your hat by gluing NINE popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {7 next to each and two across}
• Set aside to let it dry completely.
• Once dry, squirt the TWO shades of craft paint {in separate piles} on the paper plate.
• Have children paint each popsicle stick piece {in a rotating pattern} white and red to represent the patterned colors of his hat.
• Again, set aside to let it dry completely.
• Now grab your white cardstock and cut out a long rectangular lip for the hat.
• To finish off the Popsicle Stick Cat In The Hat craft, glue your cardstock piece in place on the popsicle stick shape.
• Then add other embellishments {like glitter for a one-of-a-kind look} and display proudly!!!

Do you love our Popsicle Stick Cat In The Hat kid craft idea? Well be sure to check out our Paper Plate Cat In The Hat craft post as well! Just as fun as today’s Dr Seuss themed post and is sure to be a real winner with the kids as well!!!