{"product_id":"fold-and-cut-cat","title":"Halloween Cat Cutting Activities","description":"\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild scissor skills with a fun surprise reveal! These \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFold-and-Cut Cat Activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e give preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten kids purposeful cutting practice while creating an easy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecat cut out or Halloween black cat craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of cutting all the way around a traditional cat template, kids cut along \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone path on the folded paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, practicing curves, simple angles, and changes in direction. Then they open the paper to reveal a complete, symmetrical cat face!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 cat sizes, 2 optional printable cat faces, blank cat options, writing lines, and decorative patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this set works for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalloween and October activities, pet themes, fine motor centers, special education, and occupational therapy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#FF2A00;\"\u003e*Please note that this is a digital product. You will be able to download the PDF file upon your purchase. Nothing will be shipped to you. Due to the nature of digital downloads, your purchase is not refundable.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"Heading-Ro3lZr\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis printable cat template set includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"List-kOVW5V UnorderedList-nqKD7g\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 cat sizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 optional printable cat faces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlank cat face options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional writing lines for the backs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative pattern options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple ways to decorate and extend the activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"Heading-Ro3lZr\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOW FOLD-AND-CUT WORKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fold-and-cut format makes creating a complete cat shape manageable for beginning cutters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col class=\"List-kOVW5V OrderedList-XsMUSX\" dir=\"auto\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint and prepare the activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut apart and fold the paper before giving it to the child.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKids cut along \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone path on the folded paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, practicing curves and simple angles.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen the paper for the surprise: a complete, symmetrical cat face!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd one of the printable faces or let kids create their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKids get meaningful scissor practice without having to cut all the way around a traditional cat cut out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"Heading-Ro3lZr\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKILL-RICH CUTTING PRACTICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs kids cut, open, and decorate their cats, they practice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"List-kOVW5V UnorderedList-nqKD7g\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScissor skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting curved lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting simple angles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanging direction while cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurning and repositioning paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilateral coordination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine motor control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-eye coordination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual-motor integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing directions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymmetry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreativity and self-expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"Heading-Ro3lZr\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCREATE A HALLOWEEN BLACK CAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint the template on black paper for an easy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalloween black cat craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKids can add one of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 printable cat faces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or leave the cat blank and draw their own eyes, nose, mouth, and whiskers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd crayons, markers, paint, stickers, yarn, torn paper, or collage materials to create spooky, silly, friendly, or completely original Halloween cats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"Heading-Ro3lZr\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSE IT FOR A PET THEME TOO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese printable cat templates aren't just for Halloween.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint them on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite, gray, orange, brown, tan, or other colored paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to create cats for pet, animal, or cat themes throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKids can create a cat that looks like their own pet, design an imaginary cat, or compare the colors, patterns, sizes, and features of their finished cats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"Heading-Ro3lZr\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD ART, WRITING \u0026amp; LEARNING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint the optional writing lines or decorative patterns on the back before preparing the activity, or leave the cat completely blank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the finished cats for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"List-kOVW5V UnorderedList-nqKD7g\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eName, letter, or word practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCat and pet vocabulary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriting about a pet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-ncLgmg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalloween words and sentences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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