40 Dr. Seuss Crafts and Activities for Kids
Dr. Seuss’s birthday is March 2nd! Here are several Dr. Seuss crafts and activities your kids can do to go along with the books.
Hey y’all, Tiffany here with some Dr. Seuss themed crafts and activities that go along with his books.
I’m planning on teaching a co-op class for our homeschool group next quarter, probably for the kids in the K-1 class. I like to teach classes that have some crafts and activities, but I also want them to be somewhat educational.
Crafts based on children’s books (like these Toilet Paper Roll Crafts Based on Children’s Books) are perfect for co-op classes, or even a public school classroom. Or you can just do them at home with your kids for fun! Dr. Seuss book are a bit wacky and silly, which makes them perfect for kids to do crafts and activities!
Dr. Seuss’ Learning Library books make learning fun; check out this review!
I went out and found some of my favorite activities and crafts for Dr. Seuss and put them together in this blog post for you. I probably won’t do all of them, but I will do some of them!
Dr. Seuss Crafts and Activities for Kids
I’ve sorted these Dr. Seuss crafts and activities for kids by book to make it easier for you (and me!) to make plans.
If your kids are younger, you might want to see if any of these are sold as Dr. Seuss Board Books.
Dr. Seuss Green Eggs Slime
This Dr. Seuss Green Eggs Slime is the perfect way to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day on March 2! Please note that it is not edible.
Green Eggs & Ham Printable Worksheet
Dr. Seuss Day is March 2, so celebrate with this Green Eggs and Ham printable coloring worksheet! This worksheet is designed for children preschool through second grade to help practice their coloring and cutting skills.
The Grinch Toilet Paper Roll Craft For Kids
The Grinch Toilet Paper Roll is an easy to make craft to go along with the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss.
Grinch Paper Bag Puppet
Get in the holiday mood with this super simple Grinch Paper Bag Puppet. Your kids will love getting hands on to create a fun new toy.
One Fish Two Fish Dr Seuss Craft – Origami Fish
A Simple Origami fish craft to go with Dr. Seuss’ book One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.
One Fish Two Fish Party
Have a One Fish Two Fish party with these snack ideas, fun activities and art projects, and a sensory bin for you to enjoy
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Dr. Seuss Craft
This One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Dr. Seuss Craft is easy to make with your preschooler and kindergartner and perfect for Dr. Seuss’ Birthday or National Read Across America Day.
Dr. Seuss One Fish Two Fish Magnets
These adorable One Fish Two Fish magnets are so cute and easy to make!
Dr Seuss Paper Plate Fish Craft
Dr. Seuss books are a part of nearly every child’s memories! To celebrate that and Dr. Seus’s birthday, you can make this Dr Seuss paper plate fish craft with your kids!
Red Fish Blue Fish Cork Painting Canvas Craft
This Red Fish Blue Fish Cork Painting Canvas Craft is the perfect craft for kids as it uses simple supplies and is easy to make. It’s a great craft to encourage the love of not only painting but reading and teaching colors and numbers!
Paper Plate Cat In The Hat Craft
Love Dr Seuss? Then you’ll love making this Paper Plate Cat in the Hat Craft! Easy enough for beginner crafters and needs only basic supplies!
The Cat in the Hat Handprint Canvas
This The Cat in the Hat Handprint Canvas is a fun kids craft that ties in really well with The Cat in the Hat.
A Quick Cat in the Hat HAT!
Here is a quick craft for you – a Cat in the Hat hat! Just use white and red paper, and some tape!
Dr. Seuss Hat Craft with Pom Poms and Popsicle Sticks
Looking for a fun and easy Dr. Seuss hat craft? This one is a winner! With just popsicle sticks and some pom poms, your kids can craft a fun and fuzzy Dr. Suess Cat in the Hat, hat.
Handprint Thing 1 Printable Craft
This Handprint Thing 1 printable craft is a simple, quick and fun paper craft for kids that works well with preschool, kindergarten, and elementary children.
Dr. Seuss Bookmarks – Thing 1 & Thing 2
Ooh how we do love a good Dr. Seuss book! There’s no better way to enjoy the book than with the perfect Bookmark for Dr. Seuss fans!
Thing 1 Thing 2 Papercraft Puppets
Kids will love the crafts, especially when it is a themed craft like these Thing 1 and Thing 2 papercraft puppets! With just a few basic materials they will be able to make these Dr. Seuss themed puppets in no time.
Cat in the Hat Craft
Get ready to celebrate Dr. Seuss week with this adorable Dr. Seuss craft project! This cute Cat in the Hat is a great craft for kids to make while celebrating Seuss week.
DIY Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat Solo Cup Hat Craft
Dr Seuss books are always a popular pick for many school literacy themes! Check out this adorable DIY Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat Solo Cup Hat craft idea that you can make with kids!
The Cat in the Hat Paper Bag Puppet
The Cat in the Hat Paper Bag Puppet is a fun kids craft that ties in really well with The Cat in the Hat. It’s a perfect craft for Dr. Seuss day which is coming up on March 2nd!
The Lorax
Buy The Lorax on Amazon! It’s one of our favorite Dr. Seuss books to do crafts and activities with.
The Lorax Dr Seuss Bubble Wrap Painting Activity
This inspired Lorax painting activity is centered around Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax and is a fun bubble wrap painting activity to get your kids to try out any time of the year!
Toilet Paper Roll Lorax Craft
This easy Toilet Paper Roll Lorax Craft is a great way to encourage kids to think about the environment & how they can do their bit to help!
Truffula Trees Bookmarks
These Truffula Tree Bookmarks are such a fun way to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day! Crafting + Reading = Fun
Lorax Truffula Tree Seed Craft
Use a few simple supplies to put together this cute Lorax Truffula Tree Seed Craft. It’s perfect for celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday or Earth Day! Print out our Lorax quotes and attach to the trees along with a packet of seeds to make a special gift.
Lorax Pencil Jar with Truffula Tree Pencils
Does your family love The Lorax as much as mine? Both the movie and the book are a huge hit here. I’m a fan of activities and crafts related to books for my younger elementary kids. This Lorax Pencil Jar with Truffula Trees is the perfect craft to go alongside Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.
The Lorax Handprint
This super simple Lorax Handprint craft is a fun way to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day while keeping little ones busy!
Truffula Trees Craft
Celebrate Dr. Seuss day with this fun Truffula Tree Craft made from a popsicle stick and yarn!
Handprint Lorax Craft with Microwave Salt Dough
This Handprint Lorax Craft with Microwave Salt Dough is the perfect activity to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss!
The Lorax Craft/Snack Idea
This simple Lorax orange craft only takes a few minutes to make and would be great as an activity and healthy snack for a Lorax movie watching party, Dr. Seuss Birthday Party or Earth day celebration!
Lorax paper bag puppet
Dr. Seuss fans of all ages will love this Lorax Paper bag craft that you can make with your kids. It’s the perfect project for a rainy day, to encourage your kids to read or to celebrate National Read Across America Day on March 2. Why that day? Because it’s Dr. Seuss’s birthday!
Toilet Paper Tube Lorax Colouring Craft
This Toilet Paper Tube Lorax Colouring Craft is a fun kids craft that ties in really well with classic Dr. Seuss book – The Lorax. It’s a perfect craft for Dr. Seuss day which is coming up on the March 2nd!
Dr. Seuss The Lorax Mustache Mask
Take a peek below at how to make your own The Lorax mustache mask with your child or classroom. They are so fun, so frugal, and in no time your little one will look like the Lorax himself.
Paper Quilled Hot Air Balloon Craft
Celebrate your current and future journey with a Paper Quilled Hot Air Balloon Craft inspired from the popular “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” book by Dr Seuss.
Horton Hears a who Quilled Paper Craft
Bring alive the lovable elephant from Dr Seuss in this Horton Hears a Who Quilled Paper Craft!
Horton Hears a Who Craft
This Horton Hears a Who craft is perfect for celebrating Dr. Seuss Reading Week or really to make any day at all. “Horton Hears a Who” is a classic story by Dr. Seuss with such a wonderful theme for kids of any age (and adults for that matter).
Horton Hears A Who Paper Plate Craft
Join in on the festivities as your child makes this Horton Hears A Who paper plate craft! It’s a fun Dr. Seuss craft that’s simple to make.
Handprint Horton the Elephant Craft
Use kids’ little hands to make a handprint Horton elephant craft that’s complete with a speck for Horton to take care of as he roams the Jungle of Nool.
Crumpled Paper Turtle Craft
Whether it’s Kroopa Troopa from Mario or Yertle the Turtle from Seuss, turtles are quite popular! Now have your own pet with a Crumpled Paper Turtle Craft!
DIY Easy Oobleck Slime
How to make two-ingredient Oobleck slime and ways to play with it. Oobleck refers to a green substance from the Dr. Seuss book, Bartholomew.
Dr. Seuss Sneetches Foot Print Craft
Enjoy the story of The Sneetches with your child, then dive into this fun and frugal craft. Make your own Sneetches Foot Print Craft using a few simple materials and your child’s foot.
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Thanks for including my list of Dr. Seuss board books – they are perfect for little hands who are often REALLY hard on books 🙂
Yes, they really are!!