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Dr. Seuss’ birthday is on March 2. Dr Seuss, or Theodor Seuss Geisel, s the beloved author who is widely known for his children’s books. Dr Seuss’ birthday corresponds with Read Across America Day

What better way to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday than reading to a child? On the evening of March 2nd (Dr. Seuss’s birthday), Random House and the National Education Association urge you to participate in the second annual Read Across America and read to a child.

Dr. Seuss epitomizes a love of children and learning. Also, his use of rhyme makes his books an effective tool for teaching young children the basic skills they need to be successful. When we celebrate Dr. Seuss and reading, we send a clear message to America’s children that reading is fun and important.

Dr Seuss Freebies and Crafts

Are you planning a Dr. Seuss themed party?

Parties ideas from Celebrate Every Day with Me

Recipe from Taste of Home

Grinch Punch Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling
Yield: 16 Servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
6 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons water
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
12 drops neon green food coloring
1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda, chilled
2 pints vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; remove from the heat. Stir in milk and extract. Transfer to a bowl; cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

2. Just before serving, transfer milk mixture to a punch bowl. Stir in the food coloring and soda. Top with scoops of ice cream.

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Dr Seuss Apps Sale

The award-winning The Cat in the Hat digital book app discounted to 99 cents

The Cat in the Hat camera app available as a free download

More than 40 Dr. Seuss apps on sale ranging in price from 99 cents to $8.99 including classic books, short stories, book collections, cameras and games.

The sale runs from March 1st through March 7th on the App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, Barnes and Noble NOOK Store and Windows Store.

Colorful Dr Seuss Jelly Snacks

Cute snacks that do not require any skill or talent required from Simple Girl at Home

Thanksgiving is a time we give thanks for all that we have. We give thanks for the food we eat, the house we live in, our dog, our cat, Mom & Dad, grandma and grandpa, school, teachers, toys, and the list goes on and on. Help kids focus on what they are thankful for by letting them make a “Give Thanks” Thanksgiving Turkey Centerpiece. All you need is some simple supplies to make this kids Thanksgiving craft.

These instructions are for one centerpiece.

Suggested Age: 3 and older

Supplies Needed:

9″ x 12″ Assorted Color Construction Paper (yellow, orange, red, brown)
Wiggly Eyes
Brown 1″ Pom-Pom
Black Marker
Cheap white 9″ paper plate
Kids Scissors
Tacky Glue

Preparation Work:

Using the template provided below and colored construction paper, trace and cut out 6 to 9 tail feathers.
Cut one paper plate in half.
Using the paper plate half as a guide, place the plate on the brown construction paper and trace a half-circle and cut out about 1/4″ wider. This will be used to cover the plate so you want it to be slightly larger than the plate.
Cut a 3″ x 12″ strip from a piece of brown construction paper.
Using the beak template, cut out one yellow construction paper beak shape and fold on the fold-line shown.
Using the teardrop template, cut out one red construction paper teardrop shape.

Click here (or on the image below) to print out the templates needed for this project.

To make it easier to use the tacky glue, try pouring a small amount into paper bowl or on a paper plate. Then provide paintbrushes to make spreading the glue much easier. Keep a paper cup filled with water nearby so the paintbrush can be dipped in it occasionally to keep the glue from getting too tacky and thick.

Turkey Centerpiece Instructions:

Step 1: Glue 6 to 9 paper tail feathers onto the curved edge of the paper plate half.

Step 2: To make the turkey’s body, use brown construction paper to cut out a half-circle and glue it to the front of the paper plate.

Step 3: Use the 3″ brown strip of construction paper to form a cylinder, securing the end with craft tape. Glue or tape the cylinder to the front of the plate on the brown paper half circle.

Step 4: Turn the plate over and use the marker or crayon write one thing you are thankful for on each tail feather, as shown in the photo.

Step 5: To make their turkey’s face, glue wiggly eyes and red construction paper teardrop shape and yellow beak to pom-pom. Then glue the pom-pom to the cylinder.

These instructions and image were modified from the Lakeshore project

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