Dr. Seuss Sensory Play Activities for Kids - Happy Toddler Playtime (2024)

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Celebrate Dr Seuss’ birthday this March 2nd with these fun and easy Dr.Seuss inspired sensory play ideasfor kids. Tons of sensory bins and other sensory play activities all inspired by the books by Dr. Suess.

Sensory play ideas from books such as Fox in Socks, Green Eggs and Ham, ABC, and Cat In The Hat! There are many Dr. Suess ideas here to inspire you and entertain your little one!

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On Dr Seuss Day, celebrate the king rhyme and characters with these simple Seuss sensory bins for kids! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate and to make memories with your kids than these super fun Dr Seuss sensory play ideas for kids!

Despite everything Dr Suess children’s books are the kind of books that can span generations. I remember reading them when I was a child and now I am reading them to my kids. And one day I know my children will read them to theirs.

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A great way to celebrate these books is to recreate some iconic moments and scenes through sensory play! Check out this list of the best Dr Seuss sensory activities for toddlers and preschoolers and kindergarteners for some creative ideas to inspire you!

Looking for other Dr. Suess Ideas? Check out these fun ideas:

  • Fabulous Dr. Seuss Crafts for Kids
  • Simple Dr Seuss STEM Activities for Kids

Dr. Seuss Sensory Play Ideas for Kids

Green Eggs and Ham Sensory Bin Inspired by Dr Seuss

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The Lorax Sensory Bin Inspired by Dr Seuss

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ABC Sensory Bin Inspired by Dr Seuss

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Cat In The Hat Sensory Bin

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Dr. Seuss Sensory Play with Kinetic Sand

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Apple Pie Playdough Recipe

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Dr. Seuss-Inspired Sensory Play with Shaving Cream

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Oobleck

Green Eggs and Ham Sensory Bin

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Seuss Inspired Alphabet Sensory Bin

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Cat in the Hat Sensory Tray

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Cat in the Hat Playdough Invitation

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Apple Pie Sensory Bin

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How to Make Apple Pie Oobleck

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Apple Bubble Foam Sensory Bin

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Dr Seuss-Inspired Clear Slime

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Green Eggs and Ham Sensory Bin

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The Lorax Sensory Bin

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Red Fish, Blue Fish Sensory Science Bin

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Cat in the Hat Rice Sensory Bin

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Dr Seuss ABC Book Printables: Fun Alphabet Matching Cards

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Age Suitability

These activities are good for toddlers aged children 2 years old and up. My kids are 5, 5 and 8 years old.

Mess Level

The mess level for these activities varies.

Difficulty to Create

Varies.

Skills Developed

Language development, shape recognition, color recognition, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, imaginative play, creativity.

Toddler and Preschooler Curriculums, Books & TV Show!

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for Curious Toddlers

There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!

But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.

Play2Learn for Toddlersincludes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.

Play2Learn Preschoolwhich includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years.That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again!

Thesetoddler and preschool lesson plans and activitieswill definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!

Click here for more information: Play2Learn

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Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.

Book:Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids

Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more informationExciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy atAmazon.

Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.

Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.

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Book:Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids

Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more.

Find out more and grab your copyhere.

Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.

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Book:Big Book of Riddles for Kids

Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast?The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles that show them how to think outside the box.

  • 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
  • Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
  • Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.

Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!

Designed for kids ages 6 yearsold and up.

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TV Show:Curious Crafting

I’m so excited to finally share my new crafting TV showCurious Craftingwhich launched July 1 at onTVOkidsandTVOkids YouTube!

Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.

In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create.

Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.

This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up.

WILL YOU TRY MAKING THESE DR. SEUSS SENSORY PLAY IDEAS WITH YOUR CHILD? PIN IT FOR LATER.

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