Searching for a fun and easy Dr. Seuss Day craft for the kids? Well, you’re in luck because we’ve got the perfect one!

This Horton Hears A Who handprint craft is simple, fun, and only requires a few supplies. It’s a great Dr. Seuss craft for making at home or in the classroom.

And, to make it even easier, we’ve included a free printable template too!

Watch our quick video tutorial below or read the step by step directions and then you’ll be ready to create this craft with your kids or students.

Horton Hears A Who Craft

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Pencil
• Black marker
• Horton template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Start by downloading the Horton template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this Horton template to life!

Grab the eyes and guide your kids to carefully apply a small dot of glue on the back of each eye and glue them underneath the eyelashes.

Place your kid’s hands on the paper, and let’s trace around them.

Once you’ve traced their hands, cut out the handprints. Remember, perfection isn’t the goal here; it’s all about the fun of creating something together. Next, glue one handprint to each side of the head as ears. This step transforms your child’s handprints into a unique and special part of your craft,

Lastly, let’s add some character to our craft. Sit down with your child and a black marker to add the final touches. Together, draw marks on the ears to depict ear hair and the top ridge of the ear. Encourage your child to express their creativity during this step. Each mark adds personality and charm to your creation, making it even more special.

That’s it! Kids will love creating this Horton craft with their handprints! For more fun crafts like this check out our other handprint crafts for kids!

More Dr. Seuss Ideas For Kids

We love celebrating fun and unique holidays with our kids! Dr Seuss’s birthday is on March 2nd, and it’s the perfect opportunity to have a fun-filled day with your little ones. His stories are timeless and loved by kids of all ages! Keep reading to discover some easy Dr Seuss crafts and activities to get you and your family in the Seuss spirit!

Fun Dr. Seuss Books

We can’t talk about Dr. Seuss without mentioning the best Dr. Seuss books! These are some of the top-rated ones. Grab them from your local library or add them to your home collection.

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 Craft Ideas

If your kids love iconic characters, they’ll also enjoy these fun Dr Seuss crafts:

Cat in the Hat Craft – This simple craft is perfect for little hands to make! You only need some paper, paint, and a Q-tip to create this iconic Cat in the Hat character. It’s the perfect craft for young readers to celebrate Dr Seuss day!

Handprint Thing 1 Printable Craft – Use your child’s hand to make the funny blue-haired Thing 1 from the classic Dr Seuss book! Just imagine how cute this printable craft will look on your fridge! It’s a fun activity for young children and would also be a cute gift for grandparents.

Dr. Seuss Paper Plate Fish Craft – Why not make this paper plate craft on National Read Across America Day? It’s super simple and oh-so-cute! You only need a few supplies to make this craft, and kids will love creating their own version of the famous fish from Cat in the Hat!

Torn Paper Lorax Craft – The Lorax has to be one of the most popular books Dr. Seuss ever wrote! Now your child can make their own version of this loveable character with just some paper and glue. It’s a great craft for developing fine motor skills and creativity, all while celebrating Dr Seuss!

Dr. Seuss Activity Ideas

Dr. Seuss bingo is a great way to engage your kids in the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss’s books! This printable set comes with 20 bingo cards and 2 different calling cards. Use them for a fun family game night or as an educational tool in the classroom.

This One Fish, Two Fish game couldn’t be any cuter! Using felt and a few other materials, create this colorful game with your kids. They’ll be recognizing colors and numbers in no time! They’ll have so much fun playing that they won’t even realize they’re learning!

Kids love coloring pages, but it’s fun to mix things up a bit sometimes. Our free Dr. Seuss color by numbers still incorporates coloring but also helps with number recognition and color matching skills. Hang their finished masterpieces on the fridge for a fun display!

These free printable Dr. Seuss hats combine crafting and imaginative play. Whether you use them as part of a costume or as a photo prop, your kids will have a blast making and wearing these iconic character headbands!

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Free Horton Template