Have you ever had an incident where your child said something very simple, but incredibly profound? If you’re a parent or have cared for a child, you’re sure to have come across at least a few such incidents. ‘From the mouths of babes’ gets a whole new meaning!
The same goes for children’s books and movies. Sometimes, they give strong messages that are quite powerful and relevant in the world we live in. One such book that has had lasting impact across generations is The Lorax by Dr. Seuss!
Claimed to be Dr. Seuss‘ favorite book, it talks about a complex subject like the environmental impact of industries in such simple language. It also talks about personal responsibility – something we adults are very good at ignoring!
As this is the month of Dr. Seuss Day and Read Across America Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about Lorax – with a cute toilet paper roll craft! And don’t worry, in the spirit of the story, this uses recycled materials – a toilet paper roll!
Toilet Paper Roll Lorax Craft
Supplies Required:
- Toilet Paper Roll
- Craft paper or card stock in different colors
- Marker pens or Sharpies
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Pencil
How to make the Toilet Paper Roll Lorax Craft:
1. Download and print the template for the toilet paper roll Lorax craft. The template includes the arms and features of the Lorax’ face – eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache.
2. Wrap the toilet paper roll in orange craft paper and secure it in place with glue.
3. Cut out the features of the Lorax’ face and trace them onto yellow craft paper – except the eyes. You can use the same template printout for the eyes, coloring it in with blue marker.
4. Stick on the eyes at the top of the toilet paper roll, followed by the nose below in the center.
5. Stick the moustache under the nose and use a black marker to draw a mouth under the moustache.
6. Trace the arms onto orange craft paper and cut them out.
7. Stick the arms on either side of the Lorax and Voila! Your toilet paper roll Lorax craft is ready!
As you make this toilet paper roll Lorax craft, have a conversation with kids about what the different parts of the story indicate. Talk about how the Truffula trees represent our environment, and how each one of us has to think about it. Look at the Lorax in this craft – he looks like he’s saying something to you. Maybe it’s that you need to ‘care a whole awful lot’ for things to get better!
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