I created this unit study based on the book, Why Do Cats
Meow? by Joan Holub.
It was created for my son, the summer after 1st grade.
Without the book the pages might not make much sense,
each page corresponds to sections in the book and are
in order. You can use this study without the book, but you’d have to
do your own research for the answers!
My son is learning cursive format right now but I realize not all kids
are. The cursive titled set is first, print is second. Just scroll to get to
the print set if you desire that!
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I love cats!
_________ are the most popular pet in the
United States, _________ are second.
Draw a cat!
Need help? Check this link for a “How to Draw a Cat” printable!
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Fat Cats
Most cats weigh ___-___ pounds.
The biggest cat weighed _____ pounds.
-
How much do you weigh?
You and your cat?
Your Cat
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Baby Kittens
Newborn kittens weigh ___-___ ounces.
Their eyes open around ___ week old.
Kittens can leave mom around ___-___ weeks old.
Mommy cats can have about ___-___ kittens at a
time, in a litter.
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Meow!
When cats ________ it can mean a lot of things!
Maybe your cat is hungry, saying hello, or feeling
playful.
Why do you think
this cat is meowing?
The kitten is meowing because
______________________________.
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Purr!
Cats __________ for many reasons too! Purring is
usually a sign of a cat being happy, but sometimes
cats purr to make themselves feel better!
Why do you think
this kitten is purring?
A - it is scared of the baby
B - it likes the baby petting it
C - it is trying to bite the baby
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Hiss!
Cats __________ when they are scared or angry!
When a cat hisses, watch out!
Why do you think
this kitten is hissing?
The kitten is hissing because
______________________________.
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Cats have cool eyes.
Cats can see in the _________ better than we can!
Can you draw cat eyes?
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Cats have big ears.
Cats can hear very _______ sounds, like a squeak of
a mouse!
Can you draw cat ears?
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Tigers are cats too!
Pet Cats
Both
Wild Cats
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Cats scratch!
Cats have ____ toes on the front paws and _____
toes on the back paws.
Cats _________ for several reasons. Have you ever
been scratched?
How many claws does a
cat have all together?
___ + ___ + ___ + ___ = ___
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Whiskers
Cats have about ____ whiskers on each side of their
face.
Can you trace this
cat’s whiskers?
What are
whiskers for?
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Tails
A cat’s ________ helps it with balance.
What do you use to
balance yourself?
Can you draw yourself balancing
on the balance beam?
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Sleepy Kitty
Cats sleep for about ____ hours each day!
How many hours are cats
actually awake?
-
Hours in a day
Hours cats sleep
Hours cats are awake
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No bath please!
Cats don’t usually need us to give them ________
because they _______ themselves to get clean.
Which cat
looks happier
to you?
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Kitty Love
Cats rub against you so they can tell other cats that
they _______ you!
Most cats like it when
you _______ them.
Can you trace
the heart?
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Territory
Cats think they _______ the home and yard they
live in!
If you were a cat would you want
to live inside, outside, or both?
Write or draw your answer...
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Cat Toys
Cats love to _______ with things that move!
Can you find the missing letters
to spell the cat toy words?
mouse
ball
string
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I love cats!
_________ are the most popular pet in the
United States, _________ are second.
Draw a cat!
Need help? Check this link for a “How to Draw a Cat” printable!
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Fat Cats
Most cats weigh ___-___ pounds.
The biggest cat weighed _____ pounds.
-
How much do you weigh?
You and your cat?
Your Cat
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Baby Kittens
Newborn kittens weigh ___-___ ounces.
Their eyes open around ___ week old.
Kittens can leave mom around ___-___ weeks old.
Mommy cats can have about ___-___ kittens at a
time, in a litter.
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Meow!
When cats ________ it can mean a lot of things!
Maybe your cat is hungry, saying hello, or feeling
playful.
Why do you think
this cat is meowing?
The kitten is meowing because
______________________________.
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Purr!
Cats __________ for many reasons too! Purring is
usually a sign of a cat being happy, but sometimes
cats purr to make themselves feel better!
Why do you think
this kitten is purring?
A - it is scared of the baby
B - it likes the baby petting it
C - it is trying to bite the baby
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Hiss!
Cats __________ when they are scared or angry!
When a cat hisses, watch out!
Why do you think
this kitten is hissing?
The kitten is hissing because
______________________________.
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Cats have cool eyes.
Cats can see in the _________ better than we can!
Can you draw cat eyes?
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Cats have big
Cats can hear veryears.
_______ sounds, like a squeak of
a mouse!
Can you draw cat ears?
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Tigers are cats too!
Pet Cats
Both
Wild Cats
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Cats scratch!
Cats have ____ toes on the front paws and _____
toes on the back paws.
Cats _________ for several reasons. Have you ever
been scratched?
How many claws does a
cat have all together?
___ + ___ + ___ + ___ = ___
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Whiskers
Cats have about ____ whiskers on each side of their
face.
Can you trace this
cat’s whiskers?
What are
whiskers for?
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Tails
A cat’s ________ helps it with balance.
What do you use to
balance yourself?
Can you draw yourself balancing
on the balance beam?
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Sleepy Kitty
Cats sleep for about ____ hours each day!
How many hours are cats
actually awake?
-
Hours in a day
Hours cats sleep
Hours cats are awake
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No bath please!
Cats don’t usually need us to give them ________
because they _______ themselves to get clean.
Which cat
looks happier
to you?
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Kitty Love
Cats rub against you so they can tell other cats that
they _______ you!
Most cats like it when
you _______ them.
Can you trace
the heart?
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Territory
Cats think they _______ the home and yard they
live in!
If you were a cat would you want
to live inside, outside, or both?
Write or draw your answer...
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Cat Toys
Cats love to _______ with things that move!
Can you find the missing letters
to spell the cat toy words?
mouse
ball
string
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