We're gearing up for Dr. Seuss's birthday (March 2) around here!
Over the weekend, the kids and I made a Dr. Seuss inspired city using found objects around the house.
Here's how we did it!
We started by looking through Seuss books for inspiration...
and also started collecting "building materials". We raided the recycling bin and found objects around the house.
We noticed a trend in the books and decided to choose one primary color for our city. Monochromatic was our word for the day and blue was decided as our color.
We painted some of the objects and covered the rest with blue paper. Glue and tape were used to stick everything together.
Viola! A Dr. Seuss inspired city was created.
Many, many years ago when I was student teaching, my sponsoring teacher gave me this idea to do with 5th graders. However, this project can be adapted and be made harder or easier for all ages of kids. An easier version for younger kids is to make one Dr. Seuss building or house. Get creative and see what the kids can come up with - you'll be surprised!
(For extra credit - ask the kids to tell a story about what type of people live in this city!)
Have FUN with it!
I'm linking to these following parties this week. Check them out for other great ideas!
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Brilliant! I love your city, and I bet your kids had so much fun making it :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea! I'm sure your kids just love it. It turned out great! Thanks so much for sharing and for the reminder about Dr. Seuss' BDay coming up!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Learning on so many levels and making it fun! I would love it if you would come link up with Busy Monday (open Monday through Thursdays) at A Pinch of Joy, a linky party for ideas that make life better, easier and more fun!
ReplyDeletePretty coolio sis!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is wonderful!! I would like to invite you to share at our Sharing Saturday at http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2012/02/sharing-saturday-7.html. This week's closes on Wednesday and a new one starts Friday night. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! I think my kids would love a project like it! I'm going to feature this post on Saturday, when I share a few resources and ideas for Dr. Seuss' Birthday!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out SO SO cute! I am getting so excited for Dr. Seuss activities! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! For those who left invites, I'll definitely link up to your parties!
ReplyDeletebrilliant. just brilliant. i shared this with my fb fans and pinned it! thanks so much for linking it up to tip-toe thru tuesday!
ReplyDeletethis is just so awesome. Makes me wish mine kiddos were still small enough to do these projects with me. Thanks for sharing on Motivated Monday at BeColorful.
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Wow that is an amazing city. I love how you only used shades of blue. My daughter and I love making little worlds, this is right up our alley.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Love the color!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is so neat!! Happy to have you at Things I've Done Thursday!! www.bearrabbitbear.com
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool idea to do with kids!!!! They would have LOVED making this...
ReplyDeleteWow I love what they created! It does look very Seuss inspired!
ReplyDeleteWe're just starting a new link up party and if you're interested we'd love to have you join in: http://www.waywardgirlscrafts.com/2012/02/wayward-weekend-week-5.html
I am speechless! Wow! I could not make anything near that nice. LOL
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - what a wonderful creation
ReplyDeleteThanks again, everyone!
ReplyDeleteYour Dr. Seuss inspired city is amazing!!! If you are interested, I would love for you to post a link to this post on my blog to help us celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday. Here is a link to the linky:
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Thanks Eric! Just linked up and am following you through FB now.
ReplyDeleteSaw this idea pinterest and immediately re-pinned it - we already Dr. Seuss this year but this will be on the top of our to do list next year.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for linking to Busy Monday at A Pinch of Joy! Love your Suessian (is that a word?!) city! Can't wait to see other projects -- hope you will come link again!
ReplyDeleteOMG I LOVE this! Super creative and it turned out GREAT! Thanks for linking up to Fun Stuff Fridays!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to stop by to let you know we're featuring your Dr. Seuss City on our site tomorrow! Feel free to grab your "featured" button, you've earned it!
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This is so fabulous! I definitely want to make one with my daughter!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday! We hope you will share again with us this week!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know you were featured today at http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2012/03/sharing-saturday-9.html. Thanks again for sharing!! Have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteLove it just wish I could find how to make one and what I would need.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, read the post. It's all in there!
ReplyDeletewhy wont this let you print it so I can do it with kids???
ReplyDeleteI'm confused - print what out?
ReplyDeleteHi. This is a great idea, thank you for sharing. Today my daughter was supposed to do a Seuss craft at school but it's a snow day. I think we'll build a city instead.
ReplyDeleteMalvis, so glad you found this - sounds like you have the perfect day to do this. Hope you and your daughter have fun with it. It's snowing here too - stay warm!
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