Summary
Build a Pete the Cat hand puppet, inspired by the Center's stage adaptation. Kids make the groovy blue cat with a movable mouth so he can sing about his cool buttons and sneakers.
Viewer safety
All ages
Uses child-safe craft supplies (paper, scissors, glue/tape). A grown-up can help with cutting.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Puppet talk
- How does moving your hand change what your puppet is feeling?
- What is your puppet's name and personality?
- How can your puppet show happy, then surprised, without any words?
Book link: Pete the Cat is the groovy blue cat from the books by Eric Litwin and James Dean. Read (or reread) the story together, then use your puppet to retell your favorite part.
Quick work-a-long
Try it: Slip your puppet on and act out a feeling with no words. Can a friend guess it?