About Cats!
Fun Stories & Activities for Kids
Fun Stories & Activities for Kids
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Bits & Pieces by Judy Schachner
Please click here to hear this delightful story Bits & Pieces, read by the author herself! Watch the pictures and follow along as Judy Schachner reads this amusing and endearing story with character “Tink” modeled after one of her own beloved felines. A favorite of ours and a must-read for kids and cat lovers! Running time is about 7 minutes. |
Noteworthy Books
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Cat & Canary by Michael Foreman
Please click here to see the wonderful animated illustrations and hear the suspenseful telling of the story Cat & Canary written by Michael Foreman. You’ll be intrigued all the way to the very end! Running time about 6 minutes. It’s Raining Cats & Cats by Jeanne Prevost Sovet Please click here to see the author Jeanne Prevost Sovet read her fascinating story It’s Raining Cats & Cats. Follow along as she shows the illustrations and text. Running time about 12 minutes. We’re so glad there’s a solution to prevent pet overpopulation! Is your cat neutered? Call the Humane Society of Southern NM 575-523-8020 for information. |
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Draw-a-Cat
Please click here for easy steps on how to draw a cat. Scroll down the page till you come to the steps. Wiki Stix are also a fun way to “draw” animals and make designs. Coloring pages:
Please click here for free downloads of cat coloring pages. For a counting and coloring fun click here . Crafts & Activities: Please click here for a wide variety of craft activities (3-D art, puppets, cross stitch, etc.) for grades 1st-8th with cats as the subject. Have fun with online cat jigsaw puzzles here . Pet Care Plus + - Math Activity:
Read the word phrases below and fill in the blank space with the correct math symbol (plus + or minus -). The first one is done for you as an example. 1. dog ( + ) leash = safe dog 2. dog ( ) leash = traffic danger 3. cat ( ) brushing = clean fur 4. cat ( ) vet checkups = healthy cat 5. cat ( ) toys = bored cat 6. lost cat ( ) ID tags = found cat 7. cat ( ) scratching post = torn furniture 8. cat ( ) attention = happy cat 9. cat ( ) low protein food = sick cat 10. cat ( ) responsible guardian = friends for life |
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All replies receive a FREE animal book and a finger puppet!
Send your answers to jigilbert@zianet.com and also mention the story you liked best and tell why. We’d love to hear from you!
(Jean Gilbert, author of this cat unit, is a retired elementary school teacher and a HSSNM board member.)
Send your answers to jigilbert@zianet.com and also mention the story you liked best and tell why. We’d love to hear from you!
(Jean Gilbert, author of this cat unit, is a retired elementary school teacher and a HSSNM board member.)
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Fun Facts!
Cats are mammals and belong to the animal group called felines. A male cat is called a tom, a female cat is called a molly or queen and young cats are called kittens. Please click here for interesting facts about cats plus games, projects, and other activities. |