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MyPrintly: The Lorax Crafts

Tomorrow (March 2nd) is Dr. Seuss's birthday, it's also Read Across America Day.

And, if that's not enough April 23rd is World Book Day.

You can celebrate all and get kids into the spirit of reading, especially their favorite Dr. Seuss books with these fun candy treats and DIY shirts inspired by The Lorax. I'm sharing the free t-shirt transfer over at MyPrintly, along with details on how to make both of these fun projects.

 

Dr. Seuss Treats

Looking for quick, fun and yummy Dr. Seuss treats to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday?

How about these?

What you need:

Multiples and More: Thing 1 and Thing 2 Craft

In the world of multiples when you think of Dr. Seuss, Thing 1 and Thing 2 generally come to mind.  You often see multiples dressed as them for Halloween, and parties centered around them. 

So of course with Dr. Seuss' birthday coming up on March the 2nd, it was only natural that the twins and I made a Thing 1 and Thing 2 craft together.

If you want to know how to make these fun paper roll crafts, head on over to Multiples and More where I have the full tutorial.

Kidzui: Dr Seuss Birthday Activities

Make some fun photo props for the kids to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday. 

Photo prop instructions for the Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, and Thing 1 and Thing 2 are over at Kidzui. 

Get Creative With The Lorax: It's Party Time

I am the last stop on the Get Creative With The Lorax Blog Tour, so please stay a while and enjoy some treats because it's party time!  We are not only going to be celebrating Dr Seuss' The Lorax which is being released on March 2nd, but also celebrating Dr. Seuss Birthday, which is the same day. 

 

There is a wonderful environmental message behind The Lorax, so I wanted to incorporate some tips for greening up your Dr. Seuss party plans.

 

Even when it comes to baking delicious cupcakes, you can be kinder to the environment by using  cupcake liners that are biodegradable.   I just love my silicone baking cups too, they are easy to clean, and can be re-used over and over again.

Note: The cupcake toppers were made by printing The Lorax Reflection Activity Sheet, cutting out the discs and attaching them to toothpicks.

When celebrating with children, it is not always possible to use plates that won't break, but that doesn't mean you can't use more eco-friendly products such as bamboo, or the ones that I have used for this party which are compostable and made from wheat stalks.   The cutlery is compostable plastic made from plant materials.  And of course if you do use straws, I prefer paper ones as they can be recycled. 

 

Instead of serving juice boxes (with plastic straws), or soda to the kids, fill a beverage dispenser and leave out glass bottles of water.  Serve beverages in re-useable glass bottles or jars.

My party tip:  If you are using jars instead of bottles to serve beverages, turn your straws into truffula trees that tickle your nose when you are drinking.   Kids will love it. 

Note: The Lorax face on the beverage dispenser was made by printing the pumpkin carving template available on The Lorax Movie site, under downloads.

 

I thought the chocolate 'seeds' were a nice touch for the party treats.

   

Glass vases, hurricane candle holders, bowls, and canning jars are another great way to present your party treats.  Finn and Gil's jelly pond treats were made by pouring the jelly into canning jars and refrigerating until set.  The lids help protect your treats from bugs, and little fingers, plus you can pop these jars into a shallow ice bucket to keep the jelly cold.

Another thing I love to use for parties is fabric, bed sheets, or tablecloths for both back drops, and to cover tables rather than plastic table covers.

When planning your party food, get to know what your characters like.  Do you know what the characters of The Lorax love to eat?

Finn and Gil: Marshmallows

Bill: Truffula Fruit

The Lorax: Truffula Berry Pancakes

Pip: Mini Marshmallows

These should give you some great ideas for your Dr. Seuss' The Lorax party. 

I made some delicious blueberry pancakes for our party table.  I used my standard pancake recipe, then added in about 1/3 of a tub of fresh chopped blueberries.  Then I used circular metal rings in the pan to make the perfect little round pancakes pictured.  Note: Make sure to spray the rings before using so the pancakes don't stick to them.  Once you flip the pancakes, carefully remove the metal rings (not with your fingers silly), and set them aside to cool for a few moments before making your next batch.

Now a party doesn't just begin or end with food.  The other ladies on The Lorax Blog Tour have lined up some fabulous things to do that would be a great addition to your Dr. Seuss' The Lorax party.

 

Today’s Creative Blog:

The Lorax Mustaches and Temporary Tattoos     

 Katydid and Kid:

Recycled Puppet Theater

 Zakka Life:

Truffula Tree Pencils

 Smashed Peas & Carrots:

Roll A Dice Lorax Game

 WhiMSy love:

Vinyl Mustache Pillow

 Little Birdie Secrets:

A Garden Pot Wrapper (or party hat)

 Art Projects For Kids:

Truffula Trees - Yarn Pom Pom’s on Twigs

 Dabbled:

The Truffula Tree-Shirt

 Prudent Baby:

“UNLESS” Garden Stones 

Tonya Staab: 

waving hello, you are currently here.     

 

 

 

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Disclosure:  This post was written as part of the Get Creative With The Lorax Blog Tour in support of Universal Pictures’ DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX that is in theaters on March 2.  I was compensated.

 

One Fish, Two Fish Activities for Kids

Inspired by the book Dr. Seuss's One Fish, Two Fish, Three, Four, Five Fish! and a packet of Goldfish Colors, I set about to make an educational and rather delicious afternoon treat for the kids.

I decided to put together a few activities on the computer and print them out.  Some of them were easy and others were more difficult.

• The difference between big and small fish (easy peasy)
• Counting up to 20 fish (which Flynn can do easily)
• Learning the difference between the number and spelling it out as a word then matching the colors and counting. (hard)
• Sounding the letters of each color and matching it to the actual color by drawing a line to the correct fish. (this was the hardest)

Before they started on the activities they put Goldfish Colors and Chocolate Goldfish onto each picture.

A bag of rainbow goldfish and a printable would make a great fishing party party favor or party activity for preschoolers.