Dr. Seuss Activities for Families

Many schools and community groups celebrate the birthday of the quintessential children's author, Dr. Seuss in recognition of his playful legacy. The beloved author whose work appears in books and films around the world never had children of his own but millions of kids love him. Dr. Seuss' works were written in "kid-logic"-the sillier the better. If you have elementary-aged children in your home you may want to celebrate too. Dr. Seuss activities for families are the perfect ideas for homeschoolers and book lovers.

Green Eggs and Ham

Start your day together with some green eggs and ham. Add one drop of green food coloring to the yolks of your fried eggs as they cook. If kids preferred scrambled add a drop or two to scrambled eggs while they are still liquid. Enjoy your meal wearing fun "Sam I Am" hats and bibs.

Dr. Seuss Puppets

Visit Seussville online and print some of your favorite book characters. The Cat in the Hat and the Fish in the Bowl make fun printouts kids can recognize. Place your cutouts on cardstock and popsicle sticks. Spend an afternoon reading and play acting Dr. Seuss stories with your homemade puppets. If you like crafts, make sock puppets that represent your chosen characters. Build a puppet background using a cardboard box and some wacky curtain material.

Visit the Library

Take your homeschoolers to the library to hear a professional storyteller. Check the local paper for listings of where and when Dr. Seuss will be celebrated. If there are no activities available lead a neighborhood story hour. Read books like "One Fish, Two Fish" or "Horton Hears a Who."

Write a Book

As a family, celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday by making your own rhyming book. Write a silly, rhyming story about a wacky place or a group of imaginary friends. Then together illustrate your story with colorful Seuss-like characters. For fun, borrow characters from popular Seuss stories like "The Lorax."

Host a Play

Backyard plays are wonderful venues for kids to show off their acting ability. What better way to celebrate Dr. Seuss and his works than by acting out his stories. Spend a little time in advance setting up a porch or spot in the yard to be the stage. Narrate a story and let your kids act it out. Invite grandparents and neighbors over for the premiere of the event. Print or make programs and serve Seuss-style refreshments afterwards.