Pete the Cat is a favorite character among all preschoolers. He promotes looking on the bright side of things and not getting upset if things don’t go as planned. All the Pete the Cat books are full of this adorable cat sharing positive messages to kids. And what better way to celebrate our favorite character than with this toilet paper roll Pete the Cat craft? Whether you’re looking for Pete the Cat crafts, toilet paper roll crafts, or book character crafts, this is a great one to make!
And, if you’re looking for more Pete the Cat ideas, try this Pete the Cat counting activity!
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Pete The Cat Books
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes– We all know what happens when we wear white shoes… they get dirty! But, that can’t put a damper on Pete’s great mood!
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons– Pete the cat has four groovy buttons, but what happens when one falls of?
Plus, check out these adorable Pete the Cat Magnetic Figures and this Pete the Cat plush doll!
What You’ll Need For This Toilet Paper Roll Pete The Cat Craft
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How To Make This Toilet Paper Roll Pete The Cat Craft
1. Paint the toilet paper roll. Paint the entire toilet paper roll blue. Allow it to dry completely.
2. Make Pete’s ears. Fold the top edge of the toilet paper roll inward on both sides to create two pointed ears. Glue the folded sections in place.
3. Cut out the eyes. Cut two yellow eye shapes from construction paper. Cut two smaller black circles for the pupils.
4. Cut out the tail. Cut a blue tail out of construction paper.
5. Add the pupils. Glue the black pupils onto the yellow eyes. Draw a small white circle inside each pupil to create Pete’s eyes.
6. Add the eyes and tail. Glue the finished eyes onto the front of the blue toilet paper roll. Glue the tail to the side of the roll.
7. Make the whiskers. Cut several thin, long rectangles from black construction paper for Pete’s whiskers.
8. Glue on the whiskers. Glue the whiskers onto both sides of Pete’s face.
9. Finish Pete’s face. Draw a white nose in the center of his face, if desired.
Benefits Of This Toilet Paper Pete The Cat Craft
Fine Motor Skills
- Painting the toilet paper roll builds hand strength and control
- Gluing on small details like eyes, ears, and whiskers strengthens pincer grip and precision
- Cutting out felt or paper pieces (ears, nose) builds scissor skills
Literary Connection
- Pairs perfectly with reading a Pete the Cat book, reinforcing reading comprehension through a hands-on activity
- Encourages kids to retell the story or talk about their favorite Pete the Cat adventure
- Introduces character recognition and story sequencing when paired with the books
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Yarn Wrapped Shooting Star– Make a colorful yarn-wrapped shooting star craft with kids! This easy, budget-friendly project is perfect for building fine motor skills.
Firefly Paper Bag Craft– Make an adorable firefly paper bag craft with kids! This easy, hands-on project is perfect for summer nights and exploring nocturnal insects.
Toilet Paper Roll Pete the Cat Craft
Make an adorable toilet paper roll Pete the Cat craft! This easy, budget-friendly project pairs perfectly with the beloved book series.
- Prep Time: 20 + dry time
- Total Time: 20 + dry time
- Category: DIY
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Toilet paper roll
- Blue paint
- Construction paper in blue, yellow, black, and white
- Scissors
- Glue
- Paintbrush
- Marker
Instructions
- Paint the toilet paper roll. Paint the entire toilet paper roll blue. Allow it to dry completely.
- Make Pete’s ears. Fold the top edge of the toilet paper roll inward on both sides to create two pointed ears. Glue the folded sections in place.
- Cut out the eyes. Cut two yellow eye shapes from construction paper. Cut two smaller black circles for the pupils.
- Cut out the tail. Cut a blue tail out of construction paper.
- Add the pupils. Glue the black pupils onto the yellow eyes. Draw a small white circle inside each pupil to create Pete’s eyes.
- Add the eyes and tail. Glue the finished eyes onto the front of the blue toilet paper roll. Glue the tail to the side of the roll.
- Make the whiskers. Cut several thin, long rectangles from black construction paper for Pete’s whiskers.
- Glue on the whiskers. Glue the whiskers onto both sides of Pete’s face.
- Finish Pete’s face. Draw a white nose in the center of his face, if desired.
