Thing 1 and Thing 2 are infamous troublemakers with their wild antics and unmistakable blue hair. We’re excited to bring a bit of Seussian fun into your home with a fun craft project inspired by these iconic characters!

Your little ones will love creating this torn paper Thing 1 craft! It’s the perfect craft to go along with The Cat in the Hat story and dive into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss to bring Thing 1 to life. 

As they tear and glue pieces of blue paper to make Thing 1’s signature crazy hair, kids will be able to sharpen their fine motor skills and bilateral hand coordination. It’s a fantastic activity that combines skill development and fun!

And don’t forget to explore our collection of Dr. Seuss crafts for even more projects to share with your little ones.

Dr. Seuss Day Thing 1 Craft

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Use our step-by-step guide and printable template along with a few simple materials like colorful paper, glue, and scissors for a fun and easy craft time with the kiddos.

Supplies

• Colored cardstock
• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Thing 1 Template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

First things first, download the Thing 1 template. Once it’s downloaded, go ahead and print it out. Now before the kids can start building their projects, they’ll need to carefully cut out the pieces that they will be using.

Next up, it’s glue time! Guide your child to spread glue over a small portion of the Thing 1 background paper.

Now, let’s get creative with the red paper. Encourage your kids to tear it into small pieces. After they’re done, they can start the fun task of gluing them onto the shirt part of Thing 1.

Next, spread more glue along the hair part of the background paper. Guide your kids to tear the blue paper into small pieces, and then they can glue them on the hair part of the Thing 1.

It’s time to bring our Thing 1 to life! Position the head just above the red shirt and glue it in the middle of the shirt.

Lastly, let kids add the final touch. Finish up by gluing the Thing 1 shirt label in the center of the shirt.

If your kids enjoy making this cute thing 1 craft, be sure to check out all of our fun torn paper crafts for your kiddos while you’re here!

Ideas For Kids

Dr. Seuss Day at School Ideas

Calling all teachers! Are you ready to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day in your classroom? Get ready to have a day filled with fun, laughter, and learning with some of our favorite Seuss inspired projects! From imaginative crafts to interactive activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on Dr. Seuss Day.

Read on below for ideas for books, crafts, and activities inspired by Dr. Seuss stories your students will love. Whether you’re planning a classroom celebration or simply looking to add some Seussian magic into your lessons, there’s no shortage of inspiration to be found.

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 Week Crafts

Cat In The Hat Paper Plate Craft– A purr-fectly fun craft turning a simple paper plate into the one and only Cat in the Hat! Use our free template and some paint, to bring this famous feline to life in no time.

Horton Hears A Who Paper Plate Craft – Transform a plain ole paper plate into Horton the elephant! This beloved character is made using our free template, a household item, and just a few craft supplies.

Sam I Am Puppet Craft – Create your very own Sam I Am puppet from Green Eggs and Ham. This easy, fun paper bag puppet will have kids cooking up imaginative tales and adventures with their newest craft.

Handprint Thing 1 Craft – This adorable handprint craft is quick, easy, and perfect for preschool to elementary children. Your little ones’ hands become the star of the show as they create the hair of this silly character. You’ll need colored paper, glue, and scissors – simple and budget friendly.

Dr. Seuss Activities For Kids

Get ready to add a splash of color to your favorite Dr. Seuss characters with our Dr. Seuss color by numbers worksheets! This printable collection features four characters from his stories, inviting children to match colors to numbers for picture perfect results.

These sheets encourage number and color recognition, refine fine motor skills, and foster following directions. Grab your crayons and dive into this set of printables!

Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America with our free printable Dr. Seuss headbands! Children can choose between crafting full colored pieces or adding their own personal touch to the black and white versions before assembling them. It’s a great way to honor Dr. Seuss while inspiring a love for reading and being creative in kids!

When you go on your next adventure in a book, be sure you never lose your spot with these Dr. Seuss printable bookmarks! They feature beloved characters like Horton, Thing 1, The Lorax, and The Cat in the Hat. Children can color them in and read along with their favorite book companions. It’s a fun activity to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday!

Swim on over to the colorful world of Dr. Seuss! To go along with the book, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish be sure to grab these Red Fish, Blue Fish printables! Join in the fun with a variety of activities, including do-a-dot stamping, color sorting mats, fish bowl counting, and even a painting activity to create your own red and blue fish!

Let your child’s imagination swim as they explore the whimsical world of Seuss with these engaging and creative activities!

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Thing 1 Printable Template