15 Lovable Lorax Crafts for Kids
With Dr. Seuss’ birthday coming up, it’s a great time to make these Lorax crafts for kids! All you need are regular craft supplies and you’re all set!
Dr. Seuss has created many iconic characters – each one whackier than the last! While the Cat in the Hat, Horton and the Grinch are among the most popular characters, the one that’s close to my heart has got to be the Lorax.
You see, the Lorax isn’t just another one of Seuss’ quirky characters; it has had a great impact, and is increasingly relevant in today’s world. Dr. Seuss has said that the Lorax was a result of him being angry about the state of the world, and he wanted a way to express himself without being boring and preachy.
Well, as history has proved, he was more than successful in this mission! The Lorax has been featured in school reading lists across the world, and has been turned into a TV show and movie. Today, we move into crafting territory, and we celebrate with these lovable Lorax crafts for kids!
15 Lovable Lorax Crafts for Kids
1. Handprint Lorax Craft
If you’ve read the book, you know that the Lorax can’t be separated from the Truffula trees! This fun craft features both, with a handprint Lorax alongside paper Truffula trees.
2. Lorax Toilet Paper Roll Craft
The Lorax has a rather shapeless shape in the book, which is great for us because it means we can use all kinds of materials to make Lorax crafts for kids! Here, we’ve used a toilet paper roll to create the iconic character.
3. Lorax-Inspired Truffula Trees
Truffula trees don’t really exist, although people have tried to find a resemblance with trees in the world. They are represented as having silky tufts and striped trunks – which means straws and pompoms are perfect for it!
4. Quilled Paper Truffula Trees
Even though Truffula trees are imaginary, the Lorax gives quite a bit of detail about them! They take ten months to germinate, much like a human baby, and take ten years to grow fully and bear a grape-like fruit. Now, time to get some pipe cleaners and quilling paper to create our own trees!
5. Lorax and Truffula Trees Papercraft
Do you feel that the Lorax was always worried? Well, not this one from Big Family Blessings! Our Lorax here is quite cheerful, probably because he has finally been able to save some colorful Truffula trees!
6. Dr. Seuss’s Lorax Paper Plate Craft
What is the most prominent part of the Lorax’s appearance? It has got to be the large bushy mustache! Teaching Second Grade helps us create the face of the Lorax, with a nice, big ‘stache!
7. Free Printable Lorax Hat For Kids
If your little one has been inspired by reading the Lorax, he’ll enjoy making these Lorax crafts for kids – particularly this headband from Simple Everyday Mom that helps him imagine himself as a protector of nature!
8. Cereal Box Lorax Craft
Don’t throw away those cereal boxes – we have a craft from Kids Activities Blog that you’ll love! Add a long paper roll tube for the Truffula tree and you have a full set!
9. Lorax Paper Bag Puppet
A fun way to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday is to recreate the story of the Lorax – and a puppet show is a great way! This paper bag puppet by A Few Shortcuts is an excellent option to get started.
10. Salt Dough Lorax Craft
For young kids who would like to get involved with Lorax crafts for kids, we think this salt dough Lorax ornament from Jinxy Kids is great – especially since it involves handprints!
11. The Lorax Finger Puppets
If a paper bag puppet is not what you like, maybe these cute finger puppets from The Typical Mom are! They’re super easy to make, and can make for many fun moments!
12. Lorax Corner Bookmark Craft
We know you’ll be re-reading some Seuss classics as we near his birthday, so Big Family Blessings has very kindly given us a free pattern for some Lorax-themed corner bookmarks!
13. Fork-Painted Lorax Craft
What’s common between the Truffula tree tufts and the Lorax’s mustache? They can both be recreated with a fork! Check out the instructions to create this fork art from Our Kid Things.
14. Lorax Craft with Printable Template
If the craft supplies you have right now are colored paper sheets, this project from Non Toy Gifts is perfect for you. There’s also a printable template, so you’ll have no trouble at all.
15. Lorax Felt Storyboard
This felt storyboard from Mod Podge Rocks is the perfect accompaniment for a reading of the Lorax. Kids will enjoy moving the pieces around along with the story, and it’ll make the message clearer.
As you make these Lorax crafts for kids, use this opportunity to talk to kids about the environment and how each one of us can make a difference. You can organize a party using sustainable materials and include a seed-planting exercise. After all, nothing like an orange creature with a bushy ‘stache to help kids learn an important lesson!
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