Dr. Seuss’s story, The Lorax, is a timeless classic that captivates everyone with its colorful characters and powerful message of environmentalism and the importance of speaking up for nature. As we celebrate Dr. Seuss Week, let’s honor his legacy by bringing one of his most beloved characters to life through a fun craft!

Encourage the kids to tear paper to make this torn paper Lorax craft! They’ll recreate the iconic character of The Lorax by tearing paper and arranging the pieces of his distinctive mustache and expressive eyebrows on the provided template.

It’s a hands-on activity that promises both fun and skill development as they delve into the world of Dr. Seuss. Plus, they’ll be eager to showcase their masterpiece once it’s completed.

As we celebrate Dr. Seuss Week, let’s explore his enchanting world of stories and characters through some of our favorite Dr. Seuss crafts. Gather your supplies and the kids to let the crafting begin!

Lorax Day At School Craft

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To kickstart this craft, we’ve provided a free template that simplifies the process and ensures an easy crafting experience. Kids can dive straight into the fun part – tearing and gluing the paper!

Supplies

• Colored cardstock
• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Marker
• Lorax Template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Download the Lorax template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Begin by spreading glue over a whole section of the Lorax background paper.

Next, start tearing the orange paper into small pieces. Then, begin gluing them on all parts of the Lorax’s body.

Take the eyes and glue them at the top of the Lorax’s body.

Next, glue the eyebrows on top of the eyes.

Finish up by gluing the mustache below the eyes, then place the nose at the top of it, in the middle of both eyes.

Did your kids enjoy making him? Don’t forget to explore our other torn paper crafts for your kiddos while you’re here!

Ideas For Kids

Dr. Seuss Day Ideas

Engage your students in Dr. Seuss’s world of literary wonders to foster a love for reading and learning. Incorporate some of our favorite crafts and activities into your classroom to celebrate the spirit of Dr. Seuss, and encourage children to use their imaginations.

Read on below for ideas for books, crafts, and activities, and be sure to bookmark the ones that will resonate the most with your class. Make Dr. Seuss Week an unforgettable experience for your young learners this year!

Dr. Seuss Books For Kids

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 Preschool Crafts

Fox In Socks Paper Plate Craft – Let’s craft the rhyming Fox in Socks using just a humble paper plate. With colorful paper and a dash of imagination, we’ll bring this beloved Dr. Seuss character to life in no time!

Cat In The Hat Craft – Create the iconic Cat in the Hat using dot art. It’s a blend of craft and art where every dot brings our favorite feline friend to life in vibrant color.

Horton Hears A Who Handprint Craft – Kids will love crafting their own Horton using their handprints for his elephant ears. It’s a personalized masterpiece where their hands become part of Horton’s big hearted journey!

10 Apples Up On Top Craft – Go on a roaring adventure with our 10 Apples Up On Top craft! Dive into the world of Dr. Seuss as we recreate the lion and tiger characters balancing red apples just like in the book. 

Activities For Dr. Seuss Week

Dive into the colorful world of Dr. Seuss with our free Dr. Seuss color by number printables! Simply download and print for an instant, zero-prep activity that’s perfect for preschoolers, pre-K, and kindergarten aged children.

Inside this set, discover beloved characters like Horton, the Fox, the Cat in the Hat, and the Fish from The Cat in the Hat.

Kids will match numbers to colors, enhancing number and color recognition while honing fine motor skills as they fill in each space. For your little ones not reading yet, color the crayons at the bottom for them to match instead! 

Let’s go on a whimsical crafting journey inspired by the story, The Lorax with this DIY truffula trees craft! Using cotton balls, vibrant watercolors, and striped paper straws, kids can bring these iconic trees to life. Watch as they transform simple materials into a colorful forest straight out of Dr. Seuss’s imagination.

This project will spark creativity while fostering skill development as children experiment with textures, colors, and proportions. Get ready to explore the magic of nature and unleash your child’s artistic side with this fun craft!  

For a great activity to go along with one of our favorite books, Green Eggs and Ham, be sure to check out this Green Eggs and Ham sensory bin! The bin is filled with beans, homemade felt green eggs and ham along with other themed items for kids to explore.

Kids will feel the satisfying texture of the beans as they scoop and pour them into containers or the pretend green ham. Whether at home or in the classroom, this sensory experience sparks creativity and encourages immersive imaginary play.

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More Fun Ideas For Kids

Torn Paper Lorax Template