Printable Build a Cat Craft

Cats are one of the most popular pets around, which makes this a fun craft for just about any kid.

The printable includes all the pieces needed to build your own cat.

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This activity works well for pet themes, animal units, or a rainy day project in daycare, preschool, or kindergarten.

All you need are scissors, crayons or markers, a glue stick, and a piece of paper for the background.

Want more animal crafts? This cat cut and paste craft is also included in the animal cut and paste bundle along with 34 more animal crafts.

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How to Build Your Own Cat

Supplies Needed

• Cat craft template
• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• White copy paper or construction paper (optional)

Step 1: Color the pieces

Color the cat’s head, body, ears, tail, and front legs with crayons, markers, or colored pencils.

You can color the pieces to look like your favorite cat or create a cat with completely different colors and patterns.

Step 2: Cut out the pieces

Next, cut out all of the pieces.

Don’t worry about cutting perfectly on the lines.

It’s completely fine if there’s a small border around the edges.

Step 3: Glue the back pieces first

Glue the ears behind the cat’s head so they peek out from the top.

Then, glue the tail behind the body.

If you’re using a background, you can glue the ears and tail directly onto the paper before adding the head and body. Just double check to make sure it will line up first.

Step 4: Finish your cat

Glue the head onto the top of the body.

Then, add the front legs to finish your cat.