March 2nd is the birthday for my daughter’s beloved Dr. Seuss — aka Theodor Seuss Geisel.
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The NEA has selected Dr. Seuss’ birthday for their annual Read Across America Day . . . so there’s a good chance if you have little ones in preschool or elementary, they’ll be enjoying Dr. Seuss on March 2nd!!
The past few days, I’ve been searching for activities for us to do next week — art projects, science project. . . anything that helps my little ones explore their world AND the world of Dr. Seuss.
I’ve found some great resources — if you know of some I haven’t covered, let me know in a comment.
Online Resources
Seussville — the official online home for Dr. Seuss’s colorful characters. You’ll find printables, online games, activities, and tips for you as you read with your children.
Target — Saturday morning (2/26) held a reading session for kiddos to celebrate Read Across America; on their page for the event, you can find (pdf) Dr. Seuss printables.
A to Z Teacher Stuff — this site has a variety of lesson plans; age ranges/grades vary, but you can find ideas/lessons/printables for single Dr. Seuss books or entire thematic Seuss units.
Mrs. Jones’s Room — one of my favorite resources has a LARGE number of activities and printables. FUN stuff.
The Virtual Vine — one of my favorite bloggers, @Milehimama, sent me a tweet with the link to this site — FABULOUS resource, especially for Dr. Seuss. You can search by book to pick the activities you want!
Food
Muffin Tin Mom — last year, Michelle used Dr. Seuss as one of the weekly Muffin Tin Monday Themes; thanks to both her muffin tin creation and those of the people who linked up, you’ll find LOTS of great food ideas to bring Dr. Seuss’s crazy characters to the table.
Printables
I received these from an online share group; the sender had them on her computer but didn’t remember their origin. My apologies for not being able to give you the source. 
Bookmarks
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Tick Tac Toe
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Memory Game Cards
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Are you planning anything special next week for Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’s birthday? Share your ideas with me. .. I’m still working on my plans!
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I love the fun printables to have fun with my little boys!! Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss early!
Love the printables. Going to check out the resources you shared.
Omg, I never knew what Dr Seuss looked like…he LOOKS like a Dr Seuss! He looks like someone kids would love.
Thanks for all these great games, they are great.
HI, we are also studying all things Seuss for the entire month of march. THe only thing I would add to your list…a lot of Michaels Craft stores are doing a make and take craft on Wed frm 10-12 – make a Dr Seuss bookmark. THanks for your printables.
Thank you for all the links! I am starting a day care so I have bookmarked all of them. And I’m following you now, too!
These are great Rachel! I’m gonna print a few out for the kids when they get home and the games for little man when he wakes up. Happy Birthday Dr. Suess!!