We're focusing on one special book called The Lorax by Dr. Seuss with our children. We've been working on Acts of Kindness and I think this book ties right into those same goals.
Make your own Handprint Truffla Tree Forest
Start by using Water Color the Sky and Ground
Handprint Truffla Tree by using yellow and black paint to create the stems of your trees with your finger only, no paint on the palm or thumb.
Add the tops using DIY Stamps by attaching a foam sticket to a recycled lid.
Just simply cut out the desired shape first then dip in paint and stamp.
We had so much fun making our own Truffula Trees and the Lorax. We decided to print out the quotes from the book too to remind us of the important of making a difference. We typed out "I am the Lorax. I speak for the Trees." and Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot. Nothing is going to get better, it's not." by Dr. Seuss. We talked about ways that we can care for our trees.
Are you ready! We're sharing different ways to explore The Lorax with Kids Crafts and Activities! We've used our teacher and mama eyes to find you the best printables, learning activities, playtime fun, snacks, party Ideas, crafts and videos.
30+ Lorax Crafts and Activities
Lorax Color Books and Counting Book from 2 Teaching Mommies
Lorax Printable Preschool Unit from 2 Teaching Mamas
Lorax Printable Book from Kindergarten
Learn how to Draw the Lorax from Activity Village
Lorax Learning
Lorax Writing Prompt and Craft from The Teaching Bug
Lorax Earth Day Writing Prompt and Craft from Seusstastic Classroom Inspirations
Truffla Math Trees
Roll a Lorax Dice Game from Smashed Peas and Carrots
Lorax Playtime
Lorax Themed Sensory Bin from In Lieu of Preschool
Lorax Peg Doll from Crossing the Bugger Dixin Line
Lorax Cape Costume from Babble
Life Size Lorax Fun from Having Fun at Chelle's House
Lorax Snacktime
Lorax Cake by Diamonds for Dessert
Lorax Party Ideas
Lorax Party Ideas from The Party Animal
Lorax Crafts
Lorax Water Color Pictures
Handprint Lorax from Meet the Dubiens
Hanprint Plate Lorax from A Little Delightful
Truffla Tree Forest from A little Delightful
Lorax Pots by Little Birdie Secrets
Lorax Plate Craft from A Little Delightful
Lorax Trees from Inner Child Fun
Lorax Necklace from Babble
Lorax Videos
Videos Clips and Songs from the Lorax
Videos from Dr. Seuss Website
Learn how to Draw the Lorax Video from Universal Studios
We'll leave you with a little video clip of Let It Grow with scenes from the movie The Lorax. Look for for ideas for planting with kids coming this spring!
Now that we've shared our activities with you, we're excited to see what you came up with! Please add your links to any Dr. Seuss inspired posts to the blog hop linky below.
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Link up your Own Dr. Seuss Inspired Activities
The Lorax is one of my son's favorite Dr. Seuss books. He would love making truffula trees with his handprints!
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of fun, we talk about ways to use our hands to help protect the trees too so it was symbolic for her.
DeleteI would love to share your post on my blog. There are so many great ideas.
ReplyDeleteI will wait to hear from you all!
Sarah
I Dream of First Grade
We'd love for you to share a link of our post on your site, thanks for asking Sarah.
DeleteHi. I posted a link to my blog post and my thumbnail isn't showing up... Any idea as to why? (This is only my 2nd or 3rd time linking up anywhere, so I hope I did it right!)
ReplyDeleteMy post is the one named "Happy Birthday To You, Dr. Seuss!"
Please let me know what went wrong and how I can fix it so that my thumbnail appears with my link.
Thanks!
Sara
Teaching Munchkins
Sara I'm not sure why it's not showing up, are you able to delete it and just resubmit it? If not we can delete it, just let me know. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
DeleteHi. Thanks for getting back to me. I do not see a way for me to delete it and repost. If you can do so on your end, please let me know so that once you delete it, I can repost. Thanks!
DeleteAnd this Virtual Book Club idea is awesome! I love all the ideas that I have found this month and previous months! =)
The Lorax is definitely one of my favorites! Your painting is wonderful - so cheerful. We'll see if we can fit something of Dr Seuss to participate in this link up.
ReplyDeleteVery innovative the way you made your Truffula trees. I think the kids would love making them also. They look so good.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these. Kids will surely enjoy these.
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