National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is an exciting annual event that brings children together across Australia to enjoy a shared reading experience. This year’s book, The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell, explores themes of kindness, compassion, immigration, and identity through the adventures of a lovable cat.
To help your students connect with this wonderful story, we’ve created a Truck Cat craft activity. It’s simple, fun, and a perfect way to enhance your NSS celebrations in the classroom or library!
Why Add The Truck Cat Craft to Your NSS 2025?
Including a craft activity makes the story experience even more engaging. It can:
- Help students understand the key messages in the story.
- Encourage hands-on learning and improve comprehension.
- Build creativity and fine motor skills.
- Make NSS memorable and interactive for your class.
This Truck Cat craft is perfect for K-3 students and is easy to incorporate into your lessons.
How to Use The Truck Cat Craft in Your Classroom
Here are a few simple ways to bring this activity to life:
1. Pre-Reading Activity:
Before reading the story, introduce the craft to spark curiosity. Ask your students to guess how the truck and the cat might be connected.
2. Post-Reading Reflection:
After reading, use the craft as a reflection tool. Let students create their version of The Truck Cat. Ask them to share what they learned or why their design is unique.
3. Classroom Display:
Turn your classroom into a celebration of The Truck Cat! Display the completed crafts on a bulletin board for everyone to enjoy.
More Truck Cat Resources for NSS 2025
If you want to extend learning, check out the Truck Cat Activity Booklet! It includes comprehension tasks, vocabulary activities, and character analysis. This no-prep resource will help reinforce the book’s themes in a fun and meaningful way!
Looking for more National Simultaneous Storytime classroom activities? Check out these ideas from previous years:
- Family Tree Activities for National Simultaneous Storytime 2022
- The Best Books About Space for Kids (NSS 2021)
- Fun Classroom Activities for National Simultaneous Storytime 2023
- Bowerbird Craft Activity for National Simultaneous Storytime 2024