Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day in March at home or school by dressing up or making one of these Dr. Seuss crafts together. Dr. Seuss Day is celebrated on {or around} Dr. Seuss’s birthday which is March Second… so Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Join us in a colorful celebration of Dr Seuss’s Birthday with these 44 vibrant and creative crafts. Ideal for teachers, parents, and children, these crafts are not only fun but also a fantastic way to engage with the whimsical world of Dr Seuss. Whether you’re planning a party or looking for educational activities, these crafts are perfect for fostering literacy and a love for reading.
Dr. Suess
Dr. Seuss is beloved by so many and it’s always a treat to get to celebrate Dr. Seuss and his contribution to reading while encouraging literacy for children at the same time. Have fun crafting, snacking, and dressing up on Friday but don’t let it turn into an obSEUSSion. (get it? I couldn’t resist)
1. Dr. Seuss Activity Blocks {tutorial} ~ These activity blocks are fun for all ages. There are 6 activities including a word search, puzzle, look alike, color naming, counting fish and body part mix-up.
2. Dr. Seuss City ~ Raid your recycle bin and items you already have around the house to make this AWESOME Dr. Seuss-inspired City!
Dr Seuss Birthday Specials
Deliciously Seussian Snacks: What’s a birthday without some themed treats? These Dr Seuss-inspired snacks are not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes, perfect for adding a splash of fun to Dr Seuss’s Birthday celebration.
3. Dr Seuss Snacks ~ How fun are these Green Eggs & Ham and the Cat in the Hat Smoothie?! Mini nutter butter was used for the Green Eggs and strawberries and apple juice for the Cat in the Hat smoothie. Click the link to get the recipe and instructions from Dorothy!
4. Dr. Seuss Marshmallow Hats {Craft Ideas for Kids} ~ Cat in the Hat treats that are easy to make and fun to eat. A great way to celebrate Dr. Seuss birthday or just to enjoy while reading your favorite Cat in the Hat book.
5. Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham Cupcakes ~ Throwing a Dr. Seuss party for your little guy or gal? Then this post is perfect! These green eggs and ham-topped cupcakes are adorable and look really difficult to create, but with the help of this great tutorial, it’s easy!
6. Horton Hatches the Egg Marshmallow Pops! ~ Here is a fun way to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Wrapped up in cellophane baggies, these would make darling party favors!
7. Truffula Tree Cookies ~ Make your own truffula tree cookies with this fabulous tutorial. A scalloped circle cookie cutter was used for the base.
8. Dr. Seuss Lorax Party Food Ideas ~ This is a great round-up of lots of fun ways to theme a dinner party around the new Lorax movie. Fun to host with the kids before heading to the theater, or serve up any of these yummy treats for a themed birthday party. Includes ideas for snack, cakes, cookies and more.
9. The Lorax Fruit Snack ~ Here is a healthy way to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss, or the Lorax movie. This little guy made me giggle! I have a hunch the kiddos will love it!
10. The Lorax Bento {Edible Crafts} ~ This bento is more a work of art than an actual lunch. If you have a little one who is a Dr. Seuss fan, I can only imagine how much they would love this colorful bento for lunch.
Dr Seuss’s Art Prints
Seussical Art Projects: Dive into the artistic side of Dr Seuss with crafts that are as visually appealing as they are fun to make. Perfect for classroom activities or a family crafting session on Dr Seuss’s Birthday.
11. Dr. Seuss Eye Chart ~ This adorable 8 x 10 Dr. Seuss Eye Chart printable is available in four colors, pink, orange, blue and green.
12. The Lorax Printable ~ Download, print, and frame this festive Lorax printable. It would be a fun decoration for celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday or as an inspirational quote for every day.
13. Dr. Seuss Subway Art ~ A beautiful quote by Dr. Seuss to keep you inspired. Frame it for pretty artwork and an everyday reminder that you are in control of your life! Don’t forget to “like” Balancing Home on Facebook when you download the file.
Dr. Seuss Quotes
Inspirational Seuss Quotes: Dr Seuss’s words have inspired generations. These printable quotes and bookmarks are a wonderful way to keep his wisdom alive in your daily life, especially as part of Dr Seuss’s Birthday celebration.
14. 30 Dr. Seuss Quotes ~ Thirty inspirational Dr. Seuss quotes that can change your life!
15. Dr. Seuss Quotes ~ My favorite is, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened”. What’s yours?
Dr. Seuss Printables
Hands-On Fun with Dr Seuss: These crafts are not just about creating; they’re about experiencing and learning. Each one offers a unique, interactive way to engage with the stories and themes of Dr Seuss, making his birthday celebration both fun and educational.
16. Dr. Seuss Lollipop and Cupcake Toppers {free printable} ~ Decorate lollipops or cupcakes with these fabulous Dr. Seuss printables.
17. Printable Dr. Seuss Bookmark ~ Rebecca created these free printable bookmarks to coordinate with her Back to School Reading Log. Both are great for readers of any age. Whether or not you use a reading log, however, the bookmark is great!
18. Dr. Seuss Reading Certificate ~ After a fun-filled day at school reward your students/child with this Dr. Seuss certificate. Every child loves a certificate of accomplishment!
19. 1 Fish 2 Fish Placemat ~ Not only does this adorable 1 Fish 2 Fish game keep kids entertained, but it also teaches them basic math concepts. After their done playing they get a snack too. {{wink}}
20. The Lorax Writing Craftivity ~ After watching The Lorax movie this would be a fun writing prompt that says, “I would help the Lorax save the Truffula trees by…” You could also turn the printable mustache into photo props by gluing sticks to them.
21. Seussical Learning Pack ~ There are three learning packs to download and print. That’s 30 pages of activities. {{score}} Some of the activity pages include addition, tracing, addition readiness, graphing, alphabetizing, colors, shapes, rhyming, patterns, making & reading words, onomatopoeia, types of homes, right/left, sizes and which one is different.
22. Dr. Seuss Snack & Printable ~ Although you can purchase this book to fill in with your own kiddos information, this post also has a free printable option as well as a fun Cat in the Hat treat the kids will like to make as much as they like to eat.
Dr Seuss Crafts
23. Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Craft {Kids Crafts} ~ Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with this fun pipe cleaner kids crafts. This craft is great for children of all ages, including teenagers.
24. How to Make Truffula Tree Pencils ~ So you’ve watched Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax and fell in love with the Truffula trees. You can’t bring one home from the movie theater but you can get some Truffula pencils. They are just like the Truffula trees, only better because you can make them yourself. Check out this tutorial to learn how.
25. DIY Dr. Seuss Hair Clips & Shirts ~ Your child will be dressed to the nines with these adorable Dr. Seuss birthday t-shirts! Quick fuse fabric was used to print and iron the images. If you have girls you can accessorize with these cute Cat in the Hat hair clips.
26. Cat in the Hat Pop-Up Puppet ~ If you love toilet paper roll projects then you are in luck with this fabulous Dr. Seuss puppet tutorial. Download and print the free puppet template and transform your TP roll into this fun puppet.
27. Thing 1 & Thing 2 ~ I just adore these Thing 1 and Thing 2 characters with their blue pom pom hair! They’re a creative way to transform wooden clothespins.
28. Bartholomew and the Oobleck Activity ~ A fun hands-on activity for kids using cornstarch, water, and food coloring. After all, what child doesn’t like to get their hands sticky?!
29. “Sam I Am” Craft ~ Turn your child’s hand and footprints into a “Sam I Am” masterpiece.
30. The Lorax Party Mask ~ These Lorax masks are perfect for party favors or as a mask for celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday. A wooden frog base from Joann’s was transformed with yellow foam sheets. You would never know it started out as a frog. {{wink}}
31. Lorax Mustache Straws ~ How fun are these mustache straws?! Trace and cut out a mustache on yellow foam and tape it to a straw. Easy peasy!
Happy Birthday Dr Seuss
32. Dr. Seuss Ice Cream Party ~ Everybody screams for ice cream! Right?! Well at least kids do. Having an ice cream bar is a fun theme for a Dr. Seuss party. Some fun toppings include, One Fish Two Fish (Swedish Fish), truffula trees (Red Vine’s and cotton candy) and Ten Apples up on Top (maraschino cherries).
33. The Lorax Birthday {birthday decorations} ~ In Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, he speaks for the trees. The truffula trees that is. Its only fitting that a party has lots of them. This amazing party has many of them including tissue pom pom trees, truffula tree cupcakes, and a truffula tree mantel.
34. The Lorax Party {Birthday Themes} ~ A Thneed a Fine-Something-That-All-People-Need! You will need to re-create this party when you see how amazing it is. It’s fun, full of color, Truffula trees, Bar-ba-Loots, and of course, the Lorax.
Dr Seuss Day Costumes
35. Dr. Seuss Costumes ~ “Say! I like Green Eggs and Ham! I do! I like them Sam I Am!” How adorable are these Dr. Seuss costumes?! They are made from mostly felt.
36. Thing 1 & Thing 1 Costumes ~ A great Halloween and birthday costume for the kids especially if you have twins! This Thing 1 & Thing 2 costume cost me a little over $2 for the two shirts. (I had the pants on hand and made the wig for $2 each in another project tutorial.) This costume is super cute, super cheap, and easy and when the party is over, you can re-use the shirts!
37. Dr. Seuss Hat {free printable} ~ Download and print this free file to make a Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat that kids can wear on Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Let your child color the stripes, cut it out and an adult can attach it to a band of card stock to turn it into a fun hat!
38. The Lorax Costume ~ Anyone can pull together this fantastic Lorax costume. You don’t even have to sew. If you already have a bright orange sweatshirt or hat you’re set. If you don’t try a sporting goods store, hunting section.
The Cat in the Hat Cakes
39. Cat in the Hat Cake {tutorial} ~ Dr. Seuss is an all-time favorite book collection for both adults and children. Whether your favorite is The Cat in the Hat or One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish this cake would give the party a definite WOW factor. Follow this amazing step-by-step tutorial to make your own Cat in the Hat cake.
40. Dr. Seuss Birthday Cake Pictures ~ This is an impressive round-up of over-the-top cat-in-the-hat cakes.
41. Thing 1 and Thing 2 Cake Pictures ~ This cake looks amazing! Notice there are smaller cakes for the twins to eat.
Cat in the Hat ~ Home Birthday Party
42. Cat In The Hat ~ Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat Birthday Party ~ This party has it all with in the Hat coloring books for the crayon-aged guests, blue cream soda, ham and cheese sliders, and my favorite a framed button monogram as decor.
43. Cat in the Hat Dart Game ~ This Cat in the Hat balloon dart board would be perfect for a Dr. Seuss themed party. There isn’t a tutorial for the game, but thought it was too cute not to show it to you. {{wink}}
44. The Cat in the Hat Party ~ Adorable party favors, invitations, decor from this fabulous party by Annie’s Eats.
As we celebrate Dr Seuss’s Birthday, these 44 crafts offer a blend of fun, education, and creativity, keeping the spirit of Dr Seuss alive in hearts and minds. Perfect for a classroom, at-home activity, or a Dr Seuss-themed party, these crafts are a fantastic way to honor one of the most beloved children’s authors of all time.
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Creating Memories that Endure,
Laurie
Crafting Memories: Remember, Dr Seuss’s Birthday is not just about the crafts; it’s about the joy of reading and the power of imagination. So, grab your glue sticks, put on your thinking caps, and let’s get crafting!
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