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30 Ways to Have Fun with The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

Explore the popular book with 30+ Lorax Activities for Kids. Start by creating your own handprint truffula trees inspired by the popular book by Dr. Seuss called The Lorax.

With just a few supplies and your hand you can invite your child into this colorful word that teaches our children to take care of the earth.

Here’s how to make your own handprint truffula trees!

Handprint Truffula trees from The Educators' Spin On it

Click here for more DR. SEUSS ACTIVITIES

There is one author that no childhood would ever be the same without. This author would be Dr. Seuss! His creative mind has kept children reading for decades through the 44 books he’s written!

February’s Virtual Book Club Author is Dr. Seuss and we are so excited to bring you more than 30 Ideas to go along with his books!

We’re focusing on one special book called The Lorax by Dr. Seuss with our children. We’ve been working on Acts of Kindness and I think this book ties right into those same goals.

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The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss The Lorax Finger Puppet Set 

Handprint Truffula Tree Forest

Handprint Truffula Trees inspired by Dr. Seuss's Book The Lorax

Materials Needed for HandPrint Truffula Tree

  • Water Colors
  • Paint Brushes
  • Plastic container
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Recycled lid
  • Foam pieces with adhesive
Handprint Truffula Trees inspired by Dr. Seuss's Book The Lorax

Directions for Handprint Truffula Tree

1. Start by using Water Colors to create the Sky and Ground

Handprint Truffula Trees inspired by Dr. Seuss's Book The Lorax
Handprint Truffula Trees inspired by Dr. Seuss's Book The Lorax

2. Handprint Truffula Tree by using yellow and black paint to create the stems of your trees with your finger only, no paint on the palm or thumb.

Handprint Truffula Trees inspired by Dr. Seuss's Book The Lorax
Handprint Truffula Trees inspired by Dr. Seuss's Book The Lorax

3. Add the tops using DIY Stamps by attaching a foam sticker to a recycled lid. Just simply cut out the desired shape first then dip in paint and stamp.

4. Draw your Own Lorax using this printable and video to learn how to make your own Lorax.

5. Then attach your Lorax and words to your dry paper full of truffula trees.

Handprint Truffula Trees inspired by Dr. Seuss's Book The Lorax

We had so much fun making our own Truffula Trees and the Lorax. We decided to print out the quotes from the book too to remind us of the important of making a difference.

We typed out “I am the Lorax. I speak for the Trees.” and “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot. Nothing is going to get better, it’s not.” by Dr. Seuss. We talked about ways that we can care for our trees.

Are you ready! We’re sharing different ways to explore The Lorax with Kids Crafts and Activities! We’ve used our teacher and mama eyes to find you the best printables, learning activities, playtime fun, snacks, party Ideas, crafts and videos.

30+ Lorax Themed Activities for Kids featured at The Educators' Spin On It

30+ Lorax Crafts and Activities

Lorax Printables for Kids 

  • Printable Lorax Color Books and Counting Book
  • Lorax Printable Preschool Unit
  • Learn how to Draw the Lorax

Lorax Giant Puzzle Box

The Lorax Toy

Plush

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax DVD

Lorax Learning Activities

  • Lorax Writing Prompt and Craft
  • Lorax Earth Day Writing Prompt and Craft
  • Truffla Math Trees
  • Roll a Lorax Dice Game

Lorax Playtime Ideas for Kids 

  • Lorax Themed Sensory Bin
  • Lorax Cape Costume
  • Life Size Lorax Fun

Look for the Lorax (Step into Reading)

The Lorax Doodle Book

A Tree for Me! (Stickerific)

Lorax Snack time Ideas

  • Lorax Tiered Cake
  • Lorax Veggie Tray 
  • Lorax Nutter Butter Cookies 
  • Lorax Cheese Snack with Babybel 
  • Truffula Cake Pops 

Don’t have time to make your own. Get this Lorax Cake topper or cupcake toppers to add to any food item you’re serving. Or just add this Dr. Seuss Hat made for food items!

Lorax Party Ideas

  • Lorax Party Ideas

Dr Seuss Inspired Photo Booth Props

Lorax Crafts for Kids 

  • Lorax Water Color Pictures
  • Handprint Lorax
  • Lorax Pots
  • Lorax Trees
  • Lorax Necklace

We’ll leave you with a little video clip of Let It Grow with scenes from the movie The Lorax. Look for for ideas for planting with kids coming this spring!

Lorax Videos

  • Videos Clips and Songs from the Lorax
  • Videos from Dr. Seuss Website
  • Learn how to Draw the Lorax Video from Universal Studios

There are so many ways to have fun with The Lorax with your child! Which one will you try first? Dr. Seuss has inspired many more activities, crafts and game for us. Take a peek below for 10 Ways to explore Dr. Seuss.

Dr. Seuss Activities and Resources

For more Dr. Seuss Ideas visit
10 Ways to Explore Dr. Seuss

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Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

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Comments

  1. Trisha @ Inspiration Laboratories says

    February 18, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    The Lorax is one of my son's favorite Dr. Seuss books. He would love making truffula trees with his handprints!

    Reply
  2. Sarah Winchell says

    February 18, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    I would love to share your post on my blog. There are so many great ideas.
    I will wait to hear from you all!
    Sarah
    I Dream of First Grade

    Reply
  3. Kim @ The Educators Spin On It says

    February 20, 2013 at 8:00 am

    Sara I'm not sure why it's not showing up, are you able to delete it and just resubmit it? If not we can delete it, just let me know. Thank you so much for sharing with us!

    Reply
  4. Kim @ The Educators Spin On It says

    February 20, 2013 at 8:01 am

    We'd love for you to share a link of our post on your site, thanks for asking Sarah.

    Reply
  5. Kim @ The Educators Spin On It says

    February 20, 2013 at 8:03 am

    It was a lot of fun, we talk about ways to use our hands to help protect the trees too so it was symbolic for her.

    Reply
  6. Raising a Happy Child says

    February 20, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    The Lorax is definitely one of my favorites! Your painting is wonderful – so cheerful. We'll see if we can fit something of Dr Seuss to participate in this link up.

    Reply
  7. Sara Gaitan says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    Hi. Thanks for getting back to me. I do not see a way for me to delete it and repost. If you can do so on your end, please let me know so that once you delete it, I can repost. Thanks!
    And this Virtual Book Club idea is awesome! I love all the ideas that I have found this month and previous months! =)

    Reply
  8. Carolyn says

    February 25, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    Very innovative the way you made your Truffula trees. I think the kids would love making them also. They look so good.

    Reply
  9. Silver Salmon Fishing says

    March 4, 2013 at 3:28 am

    Thanks for sharing these. Kids will surely enjoy these.

    Reply
  10. lollipop videos for kids says

    March 31, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    Great hub. I'm going to send this to my mom. She's taking care of my pre- school nieces this summer and they absolutely love to do craft projects. Thanks. Up and useful.

    Reply
  11. nancy john says

    October 11, 2014 at 11:19 am

    Thank you! Our kids are having fun and learning new things . This looks like so much fun for them.

    kids Kindergarten

    Reply
  12. Adria Janni says

    March 6, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    Thank you for all the great ideas and links! The wheels are spinning and lesson planning is quite enjoyable with your help. Regards, Adria Janni

    Reply

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