Pete the Cat Resources
12 Months of “Pete the Cat” Lesson Planning Resources
Pete the Cat is the cool blue and totally groovy creation by James Dean. The illustrator and creator has had some help along the way with the fun dialog of the stories partnering with Eric Litwin and Kimberly Dean.
Children love Pete the Cat, and so do teachers and parents. These books are a series that kids love to read over and over. These recommendations are only a partial list of the many books and resources that are available today. This post is a good start for anyone looking to introduce their children to Pete the Cat.
The selections are by month and have some suggested activities to share with your students. The Pete the Cat website has a lot of FREE suggestions and fun activities as well. Enjoy!
January
Pete the Cat Snow Daze
There are many different places where children live. If you live in a cooler climate where there is the potential for snow, reading “Pete the Cat: Snow Daze” would be a definite book. Here is an online reading of the book, to see if this might be a book to bring into the classroom or home library.
This is a cute book even if you live in a warmer climate, it is still fun to learn about snow days. Whether you are stuck in the house for a snow day or you are simply enjoying Pete’s adventures, this freebie from the Lego Librarian over at Teacher Pay Teacher is perfect for making a Pete the Cat headband.
February
Pete the Cat Valentines Day is Cool
Happy Valentine’s Day! What better book to share with kids during the season of love. The title of the book for February is “Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool” and it pretty much begs to be read! Here is an online reading of the book for your convenience.
After reading the book and discussing the concepts in the book, you can check out this freebie from Artful Expressions Speech Therapy. This can be used in the classroom as a center or as an extension to any homeschool program. Simply print, cut and sort.
March
Pete the Cat The Great Leprechaun Chase
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Yes, this is the month of the Irish and Pete the Cat is a mission to catch a leprechaun in the book “Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase.” Pete the Cat books have a lesson to be told in them and it usually involves being a good friend, helper and more. This book is no exception.
This FREEBIE is a Color by Sight Word page. Most of these words are in the Pete the Cat books. You can click the link to download free on the Teachers Pay Teacher website. Created by Kindergarten Fancy Pants, it is a popular download.
April
Pete the Cat Big Easter Adventure
Kids like to have a physical copy of “Pete the Cat Big Easter Adventure“, to read over and over. However, teachers and parents can set listen to this read aloud on an iPad or computer, too.
Need some FREE Listening Center Response Sheets? Check out these from the Teacherific Ways TPT store.
May
Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses
As the weather begins to be very pleasant taking a walk is fun. This is what Pete the Cat is doing in the book “Pete the Cat And his Magic Sunglasses.” Here is an online version for you and the kids.
Here is a free download to teach “A Lesson on Perspective and Looking on the Bright Side” by, Creative Counselor. Here is an excerpt from the directions “Objective: To help students see the good things around them and focus on the positive. Assist with emotional regulations and resiliency.”
Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map
Pete and the gang receive a treasure map, and embark on a treasure hunt in “Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map” book.
Treasure Map: Social Studies and Simple Coding Skills
Use this with any map lesson plan, or as a supplemental to a read aloud book about maps, or pirate treasure. I have used this concept and map hunts over the years. Check out Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map as an introduction to this activity.
June
Pete the Cat and His four Groovy Buttons
Happy June! During our 12 months of exploring Pete, “Pete the Cat and His four Groovy Buttons” is a must. In June the weather pleasant and at the end of the book Pete sees his belly button, thank goodness it was not January when he lost his buttons!
This freebie is geared towards Pre-K and Kindergarten students. Darcie Nicole Designs created a help Pete the Cat find his buttons. Once kids trace the lines older students might want to take it one step further and practice their scissor skills. Cute!
Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party
This book is perfect for an end of the year pizza party, or for any summertime fun!
Check out this Sight Word Pizza Party activity. It is filled with pre-primer and primer sight words. Children create their own pizza as they pick a sight word from the pile. Add a chef’s hat to add a little dramatic play into their learning, FUN!
The sight words included in the activity are the same words used in “Pete the Cat and the Pizza Party.” Watch children build confidence as they learn their sight words. They will notice the speed in which they read as they master these common words.
July
Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes
Many areas around the United States are harvesting both strawberries and blueberries, and both are in “Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes” book. Perhaps a field trip to pick blueberries might be a fun way share the story.
” Groovy Cat *FREEBIE* is a book companion freebie made especially for story retell in a fun, playful manner. Many teachers use this during their first day and first week of school, but it’s perfect for any time of year! It includes games, activities, centers, stations, and group projects all themed to the beloved book by James Dean and Eric Litwin!” – Excerpt A Classroom on Cloud Nine
Extend
How to draw Pete the Cat. This video is an instructional video that kids can follow along as they learn how to draw Pete the Cat. Rob from Art for Kids Hub is kind, patient and funny.
Older kids can usually follow along with ease. Younger children will need some adult guidance to pause the video, as to let them catch up with the lesson. Also, this video is perfect for sharing with the use of a Smartboard in the classroom.
August
Pete the Cat Scuba-Cat
August is the perfect time for Scuba-Cat Pete to explore the ocean.
These hand drawn cuties resemble the characters in “Pete the Cat Scuba-Cat.” They can be used for a number of crafts or activities. Kids can color, cut and paste on some blue construction paper. Add to a journal, reflection paper, make a math game, the possibilities are endless. This freebie is from SpeechFairies store on TPT.
September
Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes
Back to School and “Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes” is the perfect book for the first days of school. Especially for new teachers.
This freebie from Learning with Leonie at Teacher Pay Teacher. The Pete the Cat and Me download has a total of 12 pages. These pages includes options for five different activities for teachers and parents to utilize while lesson planning.
October
Pete the Cat Trick or Pete
Happy Halloween! Even as an adult, Halloween rocks! “Pete the Cat Trick or Pete” is the perfect story to share with kids, and helps kids learn about Halloween safety.
This FREE Halloween color by sight word sheet, is not exactly Pete specific, but the sight words are in most of the Pete the Cat books. It goes well as a follow up to the reading, it is being offered by Cupcakes and Craftastrophies.
November
Pete the Cat The First Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! “Pete the Cat The First Thanksgiving” is GREAT! It is more than a social lesson, and includes points about the Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving. A wonderful primer to learning about some American History facts.
This freebie will actually pair perfectly with any of the Pete the Cat books. I decided to share this download with you for the “Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving” because kids will have fun. This book buddy has five different comprehension activities and is wonderful for differentiation.
December
Pete the Cat Saves Christmas
Merry Christmas! As the year comes to an end and children all over the world become excited for Santa to arrive on Christmas Eve. “Pete the Cat Saves Christmas” is a fun book to share with children, as Pete the Cat becomes the holiday hero.
This sight word center is contains pre-primer and primer sight words. It is fun for homeschool and classroom practice. The sight words in this center are the same words included in “Pete the Cat Saves Christmas.” Using this activity will help children to become more confident in their reading as they notice their progress mastering sight words.
Thank you for taking the time to explore this collection of Pete the Cat books and mostly FREE resources. I do hope this is a good go-to resource when it comes to our favorite blue cat. I LOVE PETE!
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