Tag Archives: Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday is on the Way!
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Dr. Seuss. Not only is his writing creative, humorous, poetic, and lovably quirky, but as an educator I’ve found it to be the perfect vehicle for promoting phonological awareness, a critical skill … Continue reading
A Triple Scoop of Seuss
And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street This was Dr. Seuss’ first book to be published. He said that as he was riding on a ship on a trip back from Europe, he became enchanted with the … Continue reading
Five Favorites….To Start
OK, for those of you looking for more Dr. Seuss activities, here are five favorites to start off with! More to come! (Does anyone else ever feel like they’re juggling this many things?) The Cat in the Hat After reading … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
I have always loved Dr. Seuss! As a child and even a teenager, I was drawn to the wackiness of his themes and made-up words juxtaposed with the reason of his perfect prose. As I’ve studied early education and early literacy, I’ve … Continue reading
Story-Acting with the Sneetches
It’s no secret, I love Dr.Seuss. From a young age, I became enamoured with his silliness and his rollicking rhymes. As I studied education and child development, I fell in love again as I realized how beneficial his playful prose … Continue reading
Book Activity: Horton Hears a Who
Horton Hears a Who is a Dr. Seuss classic, with revived interest from the younger generation thanks to Hollywood. This story is a great tale of the commitment and unselfishness of Horton, and the importance of cooperation and individual contribution … Continue reading
Book Activity: Bartholomew and the Oobleck
Bartholomew and the Oobleck is an enthralling story to read with children! It follows a king who wants something new to come from the sky, so he orders his magicians to make “oobleck”. As with many alterations of Mother Nature (Michael … Continue reading
