

When the student rolls the die, they remove that number of buttons from their shirt. Each student begins with a set number of buttons. This math game by Buggy and Buddy is easy to make and easy to play you just need felt, buttons, and a die. Of course, popping, bouncing buttons are fun all on their own, but you could make it into a class-wide contest: Who can bounce their button the highest? You might even be able to fit in a tiny science lesson about how springs work. Made from construction paper footprints and contact paper, this activity will get everyone groovin’! You could play it as a twist on Twister, or you could let your students free play and create their own games or activities. Dance Along With Pete’s Crazy FootprintsĪnyone who loves Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes knows that Pete steps in a lot of messy things: strawberries, blueberries, and even mud! With all that sloshing around, there are bound to be some colorful footprints. You’ll need a camera, laminating sheets, and a binder (or just the ring clips). This activity gets the class asking: Which shoes belong to which student? Grab these free printables from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes, and you’ll have a fun book to read throughout the year. The directions call for a thread and needles, but if you are short on adult volunteers, you could swap out the needles for fabric glue.

What’s better than a Pete the Cat headband made out of construction paper? A Pete the Cat headband made out of felt! These costume headbands will be much more durable and comfortable than the paper versions. You can use red pipe cleaners, but the thick chenille yarn will work just as well. Pete the Cat is absolutely stylish with his four groovy buttons, and once your students make their own button bracelets, they will have the purr-fect accessory to wear. Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons Bracelet If you try one of these Pete the Cat activities, send us a picture at We’d love to see it! 1. Do your students love the Pete the Cat series by Eric Litwin? Then, they will love these projects and lesson ideas inspired by none other than Pete himself.
