36 Easy Dr. Seuss Crafts For Kids [With Free Templates]

BySamUpdated: February 24, 202597 Comments

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We cannot get enough of Dr. Seuss! His classic books are so enjoyable to read to kids and kids just love all the silliness! That’s why we’re sharing our favorite Dr. Seuss crafts and activities for kids.

We’ve got ideas including The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, Horton Hears A Who, Fox in Socks, and even more Dr Seuss books! Each of these crafts is simple so you can make it with your children or with your students in the classroom.

They also come with a free printable template so there’s no worry about drawing the characters freehand. We hope you’ll find and save your favorite craft ideas for Dr. Seuss’s birthday or for any time of year!

Also, discover the joy of crafting and kids’ activities with us here at Simple Everyday Mom – click for easy-to-follow and fun ideas for kids!

Dr Seuss Crafts Printables

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Cat In The Hat Craft Ideas

The Cat in the Hat is one of Dr. Seuss’s most beloved characters, and these crafts bring him to life in a hands-on way! These activities are great for reinforcing scissor skills and following directions while celebrating one of the most popular Seussian books. Perfect for kids who love story-themed crafts and interactive learning.

The Lorax Crafts

Celebrate the important message of The Lorax with crafts that encourage creativity while teaching kids about environmental conservation and kindness to nature. These activities allow children to explore the colorful world of Truffula trees and the wise, mustached Lorax while practicing cutting, pasting, and artistic skills. Ideal for Earth Day activities, preschool crafts, or a fun Dr. Seuss celebration.

Fox In Socks Activities For Elementary Students

Fox in Socks is full of fun tongue twisters, and these crafts and activities help bring the story to life in a creative way. Whether you’re working on fine motor skills, storytelling, or just looking for a playful craft, these ideas are perfect for young learners. Great for use in elementary classrooms, homeschool units, or library story hours.

Horton Hears A Who Activities

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Horton Hears a Who teaches kids about kindness, empathy, and standing up for others, and these crafts reinforce those themes in an engaging way. These activities help kids strengthen hand-eye coordination, scissor skills, and creative expression while connecting with Horton’s inspiring story. They’re a great choice for classroom crafts, reading comprehension activities, and Dr. Seuss birthday celebrations.

Thing 1 And Thing 2 Crafts

Bring the energetic fun of Thing 1 and Thing 2 to life with these playful crafts! These activities allow kids to express their creativity while working on hand eye coordination and scissor skills. Whether for a classroom Seuss celebration or a fun art project at home, these crafts make a great addition to literacy lessons and story-themed play.

More Dr Seuss Crafts For Kids

Beyond the most popular characters, Dr. Seuss created so many other beloved books, and these crafts celebrate even more of his stories! From Put Me in the Zoo to Green Eggs and Ham, these activities give kids a hands-on way to interact with classic tales. These are great for preschool crafts, library events, and Dr. Seuss storytime activities.

The Grinch Crafts For Kids

Our Grinch Christmas crafts are a fun and festive way to keep kids engaged during the holiday season. With activities like our handprint card and tissue paper craft, children can practice fine motor skills, cutting, and gluing while getting into the holiday spirit.

Each craft comes with a free printable template, making it simple for parents and teachers to set up without any extra hassle. These crafts are perfect for classroom holiday parties, homeschooling, or a cozy afternoon of crafting at home. Explore our collection and find the perfect Grinch-inspired craft to make this Christmas extra special

More Fun Crafts For Kids

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Sophia says:

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Thing 1 and Thing 2 headband

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  Hi! All you need to do is click the image at the end of the post that says, “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” and then enter your email in the form, and you’ll get the template link. Here’s the Seuss headband blog post: https://www.simpleeverydaymom.com/printable-dr-seuss-hats/
vio says:

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thank you

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  You’re welcome!
suzanne says:

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love these crafts

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1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:
  
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  Appreciate it! Hope you have fun with them!
Cassandra says:

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Can I get the free template?

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1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:
  
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  Hi! If you go to the blog post of the craft you want and scroll to the end of the post, you’ll be able to sign up for the template!
Kimberly says:

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Love your ideas.

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1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:
  
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  Thank you! Appreciate it!
Jill says:

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Is there a packet of these crafts that I can download?

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  Hi! Sorry, we don’t have a packet. You can download them individually on their blog posts.
Cindy says:

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I want these!

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1. Sam says:
  
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  Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the individual posts to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.
Robyn says:

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Love Dr. Suess!!

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1. Sam says:
  
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  Yes, so many fun books!
Amy Cruz says:

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Will use all for an open house with my different grades from Pre-k, Kinder to Special Ed

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1. Sam says:
  
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  Great! Glad you can try it out!
Cynthia says:

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I want these

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1. Sam says:
  
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  Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any individual post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Mary says:

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I love these.

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1. Sam says:
  
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  Yay! I hope you can try them out for Dr. Seuss Day!
Juanita says:

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Please sent me the Cat in the Hat activities.

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  Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any of the individual posts and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Dotty Giffen says:

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I love these projects and Dr Suess. Thank you

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1. Sam says:
  
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  Thanks and you’re welcome! I hope you can use some of these ideas with your kids!
Jane says:

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I’m looking for Dr Seuss projects for my school

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1. Sam says:
  
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  Oh, good. I hope some of these ideas will work!
Carol says:

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Please send me the Horton template. Thank you

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1. Sam says:
  
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  Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the Horton post you want to have the link sent to you 🙂
Carl says:

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Please send me the templates for my 1st graders. Thank you!!

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  Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you 🙂
Katie says:

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Would love the Horton Hears a Who templates please.

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1. Sam says:
  
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  Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page 🙂
Chihiro says:

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Please send the templates for my class activities for Dr. Seuss Birthday Week. I loved your craft ideas(^-^)

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  Thanks! Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page 🙂
Tari Cook says:

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I’m interested in your templates and crafts for dr. Suess week with my students. I’m a teachers aid for for elementary .

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1. Sam says:
  
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  Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you 🙂
MM says:

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Could you please send me the templates for my classroom

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1. Sam says:
  
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  Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page 🙂
Maricela says:

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Dr. Seuss Crafts are great to do with kids.To keep the legacy.

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Kathy says:

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I didn’t to get them

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Shan says:

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Thank you

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  You’re welcome!
nicole kenney says:

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I would love these fir ny class

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1. Sam says:
  
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  Of course! All you have to do is enter your email in the form at the end of each of the posts and the links will be sent to you ?
Jessie says:

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would love some of these for my 4 yr olds.

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  Of course! All you have to do is enter your email in the form at the end of each of the posts you want and the link will be sent to you ?
Dana Busby says:

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Can’t wait to get crafty with Dr.Seuss!

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  Yeah! We love Dr. Seuss books!
Jennifer says:

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Thanks so much for so freely sharing your crafts. You are very talented! I used a couple of these last year and using them again this year along with a couple more! Thanks again! Blessings to you!

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1. Sam says:
  
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  Aw, thanks so much! So glad you can use them!
Wendy P Branning says:

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I would like the Dr. Seuss crafts, please.

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  Of course! All you have to do is enter your email in the form at the end of each post and the link will be sent to you ?
Leigh says:

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thank you

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  No problem!
angie says:

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can i get the free dr. seuss templates

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  Of course! All you have to do is enter your email in the form at the end of each post you want and the link will be sent to you 🙂
Richele wisman says:

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Awesome can’t wait to do them with my class

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  Great!!!
Gerri Yunker says:

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March 2 Is Dr. Seuss Birthday Do you have any activities along with crafts we could do. ages 3-5
Thank you

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  These color by numbers may work: Free Printable Dr. Seuss Color By Number Printables
Gerri Yunker says:

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Dr. Seuss one of my favorite… thank you for all your great ideas

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CHRISTINE SECONDO says:

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love these easy for preschool

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Rose says:

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Thanks for giving away such creative and cute projects!

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1. Sam says:
  
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  You’re welcome! Happy to help!
Nora Julian says:

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Cute craft for Dr Seuss birthday

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  Thanks!
charity snyder says:

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These are precious, and several I have never seen before which I appreciate when I teach students multiple years and always looking for new ideas and not doing the same thing over and over again 🙂 Thank you!

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  Oh, good! You’re very welcome!
NANCY CANNONE says:

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Please send me the Horton has a who paper plate template.

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  Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of that post and the link will be sent to you ?
Priyanka says:

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We love the crafts

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2. Lisa Panigoni says:
  
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  I’d love templates for these Dr. Seuss crafts to use with my second graders.
  Thanks! Can you get them to me by 3/2?
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  All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the posts that you want to have the link and they will be sent to you ?
Amy says:

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Your paper bag puppets have become a favorite in my teletherapy kits! Great OT activities!

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  Oh, yay! I’m so glad they’re helpful!
Sharon says:

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Love your ideas! Thank you for sharing.

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  You’re welcome!
Sharon says:

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I would love to have a set of Dr. Seuss activities for my classroom. Blessings Sharon

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  Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post and the link will be sent to you ?
Samina says:

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I love these activities and you are so creative.

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  Thanks so much!
Lesa Cole says:

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This all looks neat and fun for the kiddos

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  Thank you!
Cindy says:

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Love the Dr. Seuss activities! Thank you

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  So glad! You’re welcome!
Cathy Young says:

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I would like the free Dr Seuss activities please

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  Of course. All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of each post and they’ll be sent to you ?
karla moomaw says:

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please me templates for my classroom project thank you

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  If you click through to the blog post you want and then enter your email in the form at the end of the page, the template will be sent to you 🙂
2. Teresa Mullins says:
  
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  Please send the templates for my class activities for Dr. Seuss Birthday on this coming March 2, 2021. Your crafts are great!!!
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  Thanks! You can get the templates by entering your email in the form at the end of each of the crafts that you’re interested in 🙂
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  These are wonderful!
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  Thanks!