We love Dr. Seuss books! We’ve read them to each of our kids and love creating crafts and activities based on them.
If your family or students love these books, they’ll love using these free printable Dr Seuss color by numbers worksheets! Download them and print them out for an instant zero-prep activity.
These free Dr. Seuss coloring pages would be great for preschoolers, pre k, and kindergarten students. Also, be sure to check out all of our color by number worksheets for even more fun!

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Color By Number Dr Seuss Pages
Inside this pack of printable coloring pages, we’ve included four fun and well-loved Dr. Seuss characters, including:
- Horton from Horton Hears A Who color by number
- Fox from Fox in Socks color by number
- Cat in the Hat color by number
- The Fish from The Cat in the Hat color by number
One quick thing to note…If your child isn’t reading yet, all you need to do is color in the crayons at the bottom of the coloring sheets. This way, instead of reading the words, they can simply look at the color!
Need more Dr. Seuss printables? Check out this cute Dr. Seuss inspired I spy activity!

Dr. Seuss Ideas
Kids will often develop a love for a particular book or author. This means that reading those books will be a favorite activity, but you can also take the theme from the book into other activities.
We have tons of ideas for continuing the children’s book theme. For example, you can create a Cat in the Hat paper bag puppet and make Thing One and Thing Two crafts. We have a “Dr. Seuss” section with printable activities celebrating the iconic author and his beloved stories.
Related: Dr Seuss Bookmarks To Color In
We also have many coloring pages and puzzles to print out featuring book characters. These let the children explore their favorite characters in a hands-on way while they also enjoy some independent work.
Because they are familiar with the characters, they can use their imaginations to take the story further into playtime and crafts.
Popular Dr. Seuss Children’s Books
Reading to your kids or students has loads of positive benefits. It helps develop strong bonds, encourages creativity and imagination, increases language skills, provides comfort, promotes focus and concentration, and improves literacy.
One of the first things we do when we start a new theme is to break out the books. Many kids have read Dr. Seuss books, but below are some of our favorites!
Are You My Mother? is a cute book about a little bird who’s trying to find his mom in a big world!
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! – This book is a classic Dr. Seuss book about the ups and downs of life. It’s such a great read and will soon become your kid’s new favorite book!
Dr. Seuss Second Book Collection– This boxed set of five Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss—The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, Dr. Seuss’s ABC, Oh Say Can You Say?, Oh the Thinks You Can Think!, and I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! is a great addition to your home library.

Dr. Seuss Book Craft Ideas
Horton Hears a Who Paper Cup Craft – This is the perfect craft to enjoy on Read Across America Day (aka Dr. Seuss Day!) It’s a fun way to bring everyone’s favorite elephant, Horton, to life. You only need simple supplies and our free template to create this cute paper cup craft!
Fork Painted Thing 1 Thing 2 Craft—Grab a fork, some colored cardstock, and a little paint to make this adorable fork-painted Thing 1 and Thing 2 craft!
Your kiddos will work their fine motor skills and have a blast painting the hair on these iconic characters. It’s a great project for kids of all ages, as even little ones can get involved.

Torn Paper Lorax Craft – Is The Lorax one of your kid’s favorite Dr. Seuss books? If so, they’ll love making this torn paper Lorax craft! It’s a simple and fun activity for young children that helps develop their motor skills. It’s also a great activity at home or school for Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2nd!
Try this Lorax Paper Cup Craft
Put Me in The Zoo Puppet Craft – Dr. Seuss’s original stories are full of wild and wacky creatures. Our Put Me In The Zoo puppet craft lets your kids turn the spotty leopard from the book into a fun puppet! After making the puppet, your kids can act out the story or create their tales. It’s a great way to encourage hours of creative fun!
Dr. Seuss Printables
These Dr. Seuss color in bookmarks are perfect for busy little hands. Not only do they promote reading and encourage kids to pick up a book, but they also help develop fine motor skills while coloring. Plus, these free printables are just plain fun! Who doesn’t love fun activities that also incorporate learning?!
If your kids love dressing up, our free Dr. Seuss headband printables are a must-try! With iconic images of the Cat in the Hat, Horton, and more, these headbands are perfect for dramatic play and imaginative adventures. They’re also a great addition to any Dr. Seuss-themed party or lesson plans.

Get hands-on and celebrate the work of Dr. Seuss with these Cat in The Hat activities with Play Dough! Set up this fun sensory activity for preschoolers to explore counting and playful patterns. This invitation to play is ideal for any little Dr. Seuss fans in your life!
The books we read as kids can have a lasting influence on our lives. Dr. Seuss’s books are known for their fun, whimsical characters, rhyming text, and important life lessons.
Kids can further connect with these meaningful stories through this Dr. Seuss printable activity set! Print them out and create an activity book filled with puzzles, facts, and coloring pages.

Dr Seuss Paper Plate Fish Craft
Free Dr Seuss Color By Numbers


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Monique
Monday 24th of March 2025
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Wednesday 5th of March 2025
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Thursday 6th of March 2025
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Tuesday 4th of March 2025
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