March is a special time for book lovers, especially children, as we celebrate Read Across America Week.
This annual event encourages a love for reading and highlights the importance of literacy. What better way to honor the legacy of Dr. Seuss than by combining reading with some hands-on creativity? Enter today’s NEW Torn Paper Cat in the Hat Craft—a simple yet engaging activity inspired by one of Dr. Seuss’s most iconic characters.
This fun craft is a perfect way for kids to flex their artistic skills while adding a personal touch to “The Cat in the Hat” celebration. Whether you’re a teacher planning activities for your students or a parent looking for an afternoon of fun, this craft has you covered.
Craft Supplies:
The materials for this torn paper craft are likely things you already have at home or in the classroom. Here’s your checklist:
- Black Construction Paper
- Light Blue Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Pink Cardstock Paper
- Top Hat Printable – on our landing page
- Red Crayon or Marker
- Scissors
- School Glue
- Googly Eyes {2 per craft}
Directions:
Follow these easy steps to create your very own Torn Paper Cat in the Hat masterpiece.
- First things first – making the cat’s face. Go ahead and tear your black construction paper into small squares.
- Next up – put a good amount of school glue all over your light blue cardstock paper.
- Lay the black paper squares in a circular formation on the paper.
- Once they are done creating the “fur” – set it aside.
- Next up – grab the hat printable and a red marker/crayon.
- Color in the hat design and trim it out.
- Out of the remaining pieces of paper, cut out a small nose and thin whiskers.
- Finally – the last step of this torn paper black cat craft is to glue all your cardstock pieces {and wiggle eyes} to the first decorated piece of paper.
- And you are done! Set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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