Instructions
Welcome, cat enthusiast! Read each section carefully and complete the activities to test your knowledge about our amazing feline friends.
Part 1: Feline Fun Facts Scramble
Unscramble the bolded words to complete these cool cat facts. Write your answer on the line provided.
- A group of cats is called a wocldenr.
- Cats can make over 100 different undsos, whereas dogs can only make about 10.
- A cat's nose print is unique, much like a human's gripnretnif.
- Unlike humans, cats cannot taste wetsenes.
- Cats spend roughly 70% of their lives pesingle.
Part 2: Cat Body Language
Cats communicate a lot through their bodies. Read the questions and circle or write the best answer.
- What does it usually mean when a cat's tail is held high and slightly curled at the tip?
a) It is scared and aggressive.
b) It is relaxed and happy to see you.
c) It is about to fall asleep. - If a cat is slowly blinking at you, what is it trying to communicate?
a) It is tired.
b) It is bored.
c) It is showing trust and affection (a "kitty kiss"). - Describe two signs that might show a cat is feeling frightened or angry.
Part 3: Cat Breeds Word Search
Find and circle the following popular cat breeds in the puzzle below. Words can be found forwards, backwards, up, down, and diagonally.
- SIAMESE
- PERSIAN
- MAINECOON
- SPHYNX
- BENGAL
- RAGDOLL
- SCOTTISH
- BURMESE
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Part 4: Creative Corner - Design a Cat Toy!
Imagine you are an inventor. In the box below, draw a new and exciting toy for a cat. Give your invention a name and write a short description of why cats would love it.
Toy Name: ____________________________________________
Drawing:
Description:
Answer Key
Part 1: Feline Fun Facts Scramble
- CLOWDER
- SOUNDS
- FINGERPRINT
- SWEETNESS
- SLEEPING
Part 2: Cat Body Language
- b) It is relaxed and happy to see you.
- c) It is showing trust and affection (a "kitty kiss").
- (Answers may vary). Possible answers include: Hissing, growling, flattened ears, pupils dilated (very large), tail puffed up or twitching rapidly, crouching low to the ground, showing teeth.
Part 3: Cat Breeds Word Search
The solution to the word search is below.
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Part 4: Creative Corner
This section is based on creativity. Check for a clear drawing, a creative name, and a description that makes sense for a cat toy.