Are you searching for an easy reading month activity for hands-on learning and fun? Then don’t miss this cute Horton Hears a Who handprint craft. It’s simple and only requires a few supplies.

This storytime activity is a great Dr. Seuss craft to make at home or in the classroom. Plus, we’ve included a free printable template to make this DIY project as simple as possible.

handprint Horton craft image collage with the words handprint horton in the middle

Watch our quick video tutorial below or read the step-by-step directions. Then you’ll be ready to create this Horton the elephant keepsake with your kids or students.

Horton Hears A Who Craft

National Reading Day on March 2 is also a day for Dr. Seuss birthday celebrations. After reading Horton Hears a Who together, construct this book inspired project as a special keepsake. You’ll love how little prep work is required to create this cute elephant!

Supplies

Colored cardstock or construction paper
Scissors
Glue
Pencil
Black marker
Horton template (click the “click here to get your freebie” image at the end of the post)

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Directions

Start by downloading and printing the template. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring horton to life!

First, guide your child to grab the eyes and carefully apply a small dot of glue on the back of each eye and glue them underneath the eyelashes.

hand gluing eyes to handprint Horton craft

Trace your child’s hands onto a piece of paper and cut out. Next, glue one handprint to each side of the head as ears.

hand gluing handprint ears to Horton craft

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Finally, encourage your child to draw marks on the ears to depict ear hair and the top ridge of the ear.

hand drawing details on handprint Horton craft

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!

Fun Dr. Seuss Books

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:

Fun Cat in the Hat Fork Painting

Cat in the Hat Craft – This simple activity is perfect for little hands! You can make it with only paper, paint, and a Q-tip. It’s a fun way to create this iconic Cat in the Hat character after enjoying the book together.

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

Free Printable Dr. Seuss Bookmarks – What better way to celebrate Read Across America Day than with these whimsical bookmarks? They’re so easy for parents or teachers to print and prepare. Then, kids can enjoy coloring their favorite book characters.

Try this Lorax Handprint Craft

Free Dr. Seuss Color By Numbers – Kids love coloring pages, but it’s fun to mix things up a bit sometimes. Our Dr. Seuss-inspired worksheets incorporate coloring but also help with number recognition and color-matching skills. Hang their finished masterpieces on the fridge for a fun display!

A collage of four Dr. Seuss-themed activities and crafts features colorful, handmade projects. The images include "Color by Number" worksheets featuring characters like Horton the Elephant and the Fox in Socks, a display of Dr. Seuss books with character bookmarks, and character-inspired headbands resembling Thing 1 and the Lorax.

Free Printable Dr. Seuss Hats – These headbands 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. It’s one of our favorite storytime activities!

Dr. Seuss Printable Activity Set – This printable activity set is great fun for all ages. If your kids are fans of The Cat in the Hat or 1 Fish, 2 Fish, Red Fish, and Blue Fish, they will love these pages! Plus, they’re excellent for helping kids build literacy skills at home or in the classroom.

Torn Paper Thing 1 Craft

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