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September 12, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Get ready to embrace the month of October. These spooky and spectacular Halloween Party Ideas are perfect for gatherings big and small. Enjoy Themed Halloween Party Ideas, Halloween Party Decorations, Halloween Party Food and Halloween Party Games. Everything you need to P-A-R-T-Y and enjoy a wonderfully frightening, kid-friendly celebration!

Attention witches, ghouls, goblins, monsters and more. We have your Halloween Party Ideas! Get ready to enjoy a spooky and spectacular; wonderfully frightening – Spooktacular Halloween Party!

How do you make a good Halloween party?

In order to create a good Halloween party, you need to create an atmosphere that screams fun! I do not speak of the deathly hallows type of scream, of course, but the squeals and giggles of happy children. If creating a themed event, give everyone a guideline of Halloween Party Costumes. You can even have a few props and Halloween costumes for those that did not wear one.

If hosting a group of children over a period of time, make sure you have tasty treats and engaging activities like these Halloween Games. A good Halloween party will have full bellies and and party games to create large toothly-fanged grins. Create a spooky atmosphere with a Halloween playlist. For the younger crowd, Kidz Bop Halloween party music is a good start. In addition,

Halloween Party Ideas

The best way to enjoy a party is to plan ahead. These Easy Halloween Party Ideas have all you need to create a spooktacular party. From easily DIY Halloween party décor to Halloween Menu Ideas, get inspired by these Themed Halloween Celebrations. We even through in some Halloween activities to keep your party from turning into a ghostly bore. Let’s get ready to PAR-TAY!

Halloween Party Decorations

The easiest way to set the theme of a party is through party décor. Halloween Party Decorations and be simplistic, like these Farmhouse Halloween Decor, or can be a tittle spooky like scary Halloween decorations ideas with the most perfect Halloween Lighting Effects. Colored lightning like pinks, oranges, reds, greens and purples can change the entire ambiance of a space.

You spend a lot of time on the party food, so decorations should be easy. My favorite DIY Halloween party decoration is Stretchable Spider Webs. Just the outdoor spider webs alone create an immediate Halloween effect, are budget-friendly and really easy to clean up.

Cheap Halloween party decorations may mean running to a dollar store. These Dollar Tree Halloween Crafts are easy to make and best of all, low-cost.

Decorate with Halloween Letter Boards and change out your family photos’ to Halloween Portraits. Letter boards allow you to express fun messages. Changing out portraits for monsters, witches, and zombies makes it feel more like a haunted house.

Decorating the mantle is the first place to begin. Fireplaces are found in common spaces, so have a beautiful Halloween Mantle will create a perfect backdrop for photos or foreground for a party setting.

If you create party food crafts for kids, many times this will act as a pretty Halloween display. These Halloween Tablescapes create spook and fun party décor.

Halloween Party Themes

There is no reason to create a Halloween Party Theme; Halloween is a theme in and of itself. However, if you want to create a Halloween themed party, there are many reasons to thick to a theme. This allows people to dress the same, have a similar focus on décor and party food, and of course easily help people get into character.

If you are throwing a 30th birthday, try this Halloween birthday party theme – Death to My Youth Adult Birthday Party Idea. Basically it’s hosting a funeral for your 20s with fun Halloween party décor. Cute for any time of the year, but most fitting for the day of the dead.

A Murder Mystery Party is always fitting for a Halloween themed party. We threw a fun Trailer Park Party, but consider hosting a murder mystery dinner theater which creates a fun adult party idea.

Mix up a potion with a Mad Scientist Themed Halloween Party. This creates many ideas for Halloween party foods and also supplies many activities for kids to do during the gathering. If you love to bake and enjoy mixing drinks, this just might be the perfect opportunity to try out new recipes. Send out invitations shaped like bubbling potions and have lab coats and goggles available for each guest.

Speaking of potions, how about wizards and muggles. A Harry Potter Party is perfect for Halloween. Decorate your home or backyard with Harry-themed objects, like the Sorting Hat, broomsticks, golden Snitches, magic wands and a cauldron.

This is one of the most fun Halloween party ideas. Host a Jack-o’-Lantern Carving Party. Everyone brings their own pumpkin and works on carving together. It’s a fun way to get your pumpkin decorating with the company of others while munching on some pumpkin seeds and tasty treats. Don’t forget these No Carve Pumpkin Ideas and be sure to judge the best jack-o-lantern at the end.

Halloween Party Food

Let’s be truthful, we are all at the party for the food. Enjoy our 31+ Halloween Party Food Ideas which include adorable food crafts and Halloween recipes for kids and adults alike. Also take a look at these Halloween food ideas for a party, what’s your favorite?

Charcuterie boards are really great for feeding a large group of people. I love how color and the placing of various foods can bring many different images to life. This Halloween Charcuterie Board (Foxes Love Lemons) has our favorite recipe, Mummy Jalapeno Poppers.

Mummy Hot Dogs are perfect for filling the kids. Add candy eyes and serve with or without cheese. They are perfect before you go trick or treating as they fill the belly rather well.

I swear the Halloween recipes somehow get spookier and spookier but somehow remain cute! If you find yourself walking in spider web, try this Spider Web Halloween Dip with Guacamole (Palatable Pastime). Serve with a bag of chips and perhaps some oven or walking tacos for a perfect Halloween appetizer.

Before the candy hits the belly, make sure to serve the kids a healthy Halloween food. This Orange Jack-o-Lantern Fruit Cup is perfect for little hands. If carving the orange becomes too difficult, just draw the face on with a Sharpie.

When I was growing up, there was no fall festival without a Candy Apple. Take the candy apple to the next step, with something a little more poison. Create this Poisson Apple Recipe. Serve with our poison apple dip.

When serving drinks, have these Halloween Drink Label Wraps. They turn an ordinary drink into something spook-tacular. These shocktails are perfect for mocktails.

Halloween Party Games

Don’t let the party be dull, these Halloween Party Games for Kids will keep everyone entertained. This set of 19 Halloween Games for Kids has minute to win it games, unique, traditional and classic Halloween games. Follow these Halloween party games for kids instructions, supply list and more. Also comes with Halloween Charades cards for a creepy good time.

Halloween Activities

Looking for fun things to do for Halloween. It’s nice to create Halloween party memories with friends, but make sure you focus on the family too. This Halloween Bucket List will create many fall family traditions and unique family activities for fall. Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Also take the kids on a Halloween Treasure Hunt. Using these Halloween Scavenger Hunt Riddles PDF, use these 20 clues to find a surprise at the end. These at home scavenger hunt clues for one child, a family or even a large crowd. Pin to Pinterest.

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Really Fun Halloween Treasure Hunt for Kids

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September 7, 2021 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Halloween, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

This Halloween Treasure hunt at home is so much spooky fun for the kids! You can turn any Halloween activity into something unique and fun with these riddles for Halloween! All of these fun Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues are going to have the kids having a safe and “spooky” time!

Halloween Treasure Hunt

Halloween is such a fun holiday as it is but when you add in a fun activity like these Halloween Scavenger Hunt Riddles, it takes the night of mystery to a whole other level! Having a scavenger hunt for kids is always a good idea and with this one being Halloween-themed, you know it’s going to be a great time!

Not only with this get their mind working on things to do during the scavenger hunt but it will also mean that everyone in the family can spend some time together and join in on the family. You know what they say…the family who plays together, stays together!

What is a Scavenger Hunt?

It’s basically a long list (or shortlist) of clues or riddles that leads the person searching towards the prize. Some of the clues are about objects while others are a riddle to be solved to get the next clue. The fun thing about scavenger hunts is that they can be changed up easily to whatever works best for those who are participating.

How do you make Hints for a Treasure Hunt?

Depending on the age of the person hunting for treasure, you might want to give a few clues along the way. This is as simple as being there with them to help guide or answer any questions that they might have. You can also draw pictures of extra clues or have other riddles in mind to add just in case they’re having trouble.

You can have some Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues if the need arises for a bit of extra help.

Can you do a Virtual Scavenger Hunt?

You bet! The one thing to keep in mind is that you’ll need to have someone at the local of the person that you’re doing the virtual scavenger hunt with so that they can help to “plant” a prize there in their area!

Are you ready for some great Riddles for Halloween? Check out the Treasure Hunt Clues for Halloween that will make this a night to remember.

Scavenger Hunt for Halloween

Add this to your list of Halloween party games to kick off a night of fun! These are the perfect ideas for a super fun fall scavenger hunt!

What Kind of Riddles are part of this Scavenger Hunt for Kids?

While I can’t give you ALL the riddles, below is just a short and sweet sampling of what you’ll find with this fun Halloween printable.

Halloween Riddle #1

“It’s Halloween time,

you’re in for a fright.

Your first clue is found,

where you brush your teeth at night!”

Answer: With a toothbrush!

Halloween Riddle #2

“Spiders on the ceiling,

insects crawling on the ground.

If you didn’t have me,

you could not go up or down.”

Answer: On the stairs!

Halloween Riddle #3

“Halloween night is

filled with gloom,

when along comes a witch

flying on her _____.”

Answer: Broom!

Halloween Riddle #4

“This Halloween race ends,

with a sweet surprise.

Enter the laundry room,

to claim your final prize.”

Answer: In the laundry room.

This set includes 16 more Halloween at home riddles. Don’t worry, if you don’t know the answers, we also include a Halloween Scavenger Hunt answer key!

Halloween Treasure Hunt Printable Clues

Ready to get your Halloween Treasure hunt? Enjoy these twenty printable clues. The best things about this Halloween Scavenger Hunt is you can adapt it to your space. Don’t have a fire place, skip that Halloween riddle!

You also can choose the order of treasure hunt clues. To set up the Halloween hunt, number the clues on the back. That will help you arrange your clues in order when prepping the Halloween activities for the kids.

Get Your Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues PDF

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Halloween Party Games

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September 5, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Enjoy, unique, minute to win it and classic Halloween Party Games for Kids. Nineteen popular and fun Halloween games for your next gathering. Download and print your Halloween games directions, supply list, and Halloween Charades cards.

Halloween Party Games

Halloween is one of the best holidays to bring excitement and fun. It can go many different directions and is a season that adults and kids alike love. There are many ways to make Halloween more fun. Focus on creative Halloween food crafts, create DIY Halloween costumes, and host a Halloween party.

What are some fun things to do at a Halloween party?

There are many Halloween activities you can do at a party. It’s important to have things that keep your guests engaged and for teens or younger children, out of trouble. Enjoy classical Halloween games like Bobbing for Apples and Halloween Charades or try unique Halloween activities like Pass the Bone or Pumpkin Halloween Bowling.

These 19 Halloween Party Games include games instructions and a supply list. Many of the supplies you will already have on hand like apples, pumpkins, buckets, paper, pencil, string, etc.

Halloween Games Printable PDF

Games to Play at a Halloween Party

Take a look at these party games ideas for kids, teens and adults. All ages will enjoy these fun things to do at a Halloween party. Our kids Halloween party ideas will make your event memorable and create a great start to a new the fall season.

Capture the Pumpkins

Every heard of capture the flag game? This game can be played for hours and is even more fun with a “pumpkin patch.” To play Capture the Pumpkin, split into two teams. Add a color to each team to easily identify players. Assign a zone where each teams’ pumpkins will be placed. Pumpkins marked with teams colors. Designate a jail area for each team. Each team can create a strategy for defending their pumpkins, freeing jailed teammates, and capturing the other teams pumpkin. If during the game, a player is tagged by the other team, they go to jail. Their teammate can tag them to get out. The game ends when all the pumpkins on one team are captured or at a certain time.

Ghosts Balloon Game

Who is the best at keeping all the balloon in the air? The goal of this game is to just keep it up! Successfully keep three balloons (decorated like ghosts) in the air for one minute. Players can only use one of their hands to do it! If a balloon falls, that team looses the round. Point awarded for how does it longest or without dropping a balloon. | Soiree Event Design

Donuts on a String

Doughnuts on a string is becoming a classic party game for kids, it’s even great for kids birthday games. Tie the string on the donuts (one for each guest) and hang them from a clothesline, curtain rod or anything that is available. Each player stands beneath a single donut. On the mark of ‘go’ the players begin to eat their donuts using only their mouth. The first player to finish their donut, wins… but really everyone wins with this sweet treat in their mouth.

Bobbing for Apples

Who doesn’t love a classic Halloween game? I bet you played Apple bobbing game at a Fall Festival party growing up. Fill a large bucket with water. Add apples in the water, which will float to the top. Each player has a set amount of time to grab as many apples as they can out of the water only use their mouth, hands behind their back. The player that gets the most in the time period, wins.

Witch Hat Ring Toss

In this Halloween ring toss game, have a triangle of pumpkins or witch hats. Assign each a different point value. Using pool rings, glow in the dark necklaces or ropes glued in a circle, players get a number of ring throws to rank up the highest number of points. You can add two liter bottles below the witch hats to keep them standing. With Christmas right around the corner, transfer this holiday party game into something festive with Santa Hats. | Museum of Visual Materials

Roll-On, Buddy

There are two ways to do roll-on, buddy game. In this game challenge, each player must roll an apple, pumpkin, or orange across the floor from a starting line to a finish line only their nose. First one across the finish line, wins. This can be a team relay too and can also be played with your hands for larger squash or pumpkins. | Source

Mummy Relay Race

In the wrap the mummy game, split in teams of two. Use an entire roll of toilet paper and wrap your teammate up as a mummy, arms out. The mummy has to cross the finish line, keep their wrappings on and not tear them through to win! Fastest mummy wins in this mummy Halloween relay race. | Delia Creates

Cauldron Toss

It’s not Halloween without a witch cauldron. Using candy corn or mini marshmallows, toss as many as you can into miniature plastic cauldrons in one minute. Player with the most wins. You can turn this into a Halloween Minute to Win it Game too, giving each player 60 seconds to get the most tosses in the bucket. | Playground Park Bench

Halloween Charades

Who doesn’t love Charades and acting out? Use these Halloween charades words. Split teams in two. One person acts out what’s on the card. Each team guesses what the player on their is acting out. Team that guesses the most correctly, wins.

Eyeball Relay Race

This Halloween game race is just like an egg and spoon race. Divide teams into two for this relay. The first person in line has a spoon and plastic eyeball. Every other player has a spoon. Each person with a spoon and eyeball must carry the eye on the spoon to a designated spot and back. As soon as the player returns to the line, he or she passes the eye to next person in line. Continue until everyone gets a turn. If the eye drops, return to your line and start over. | ABCDee Learning

Eyeball Hunt

For this fun Halloween game, think along the lines of an Easter egg hunt and have players collect as many plastic eye balls hidden around the backyard as they can. Turn it into a timed game and see who can snatch the most for even more fun. | Joy in the Works

Pumpkin Patch Stomp

Bring the pumpkin patch to your home with Halloween game for kids. Tie a balloon to each players ankle with a piece of string. In the balloon is a prize (candy, sticker, etc.) Once everyone has one then start playing some music. While the music plays, people walk around. When the music stops, the aim is to burst each other’s balloon & protect your own. If you burst another, you get the prize inside. The winner is the last person left with a balloon. | Delia Creates

Magic Potion

In this creepy Halloween game and activity, get read to make your own DIY magic potion recipe. Put a glass cup on a baking sheet. Fill the jar halfway with vinegar, then add a few drops of food coloring and glitter. Squeeze in liquid dish soap and stir. Add a teaspoon of baking soda, stir again, and watch the foaming begin! | Messy Little Monster

Whipped Cream Gummy Worm Pie

Get messy with a pie eating contest Halloween style. Each player is given a pie tin filled with whipped cream and six candy corn hidden inside. Using only their mouths, players have one minute to retrieve as many candy corns as they can. When retrieved , they grab the candy corn and place it on plate beside them. The player with the most candy corn retrieved and placed on the plate, wins. | Frugal Ginger

Pass the Pumpkin

Like the well-known pass the orange game. Split teams in two. Get an orange that has a jack-o-lantern faced colored on. Stand players in a line. The game is simple: you need to put the orange under the chin of the first person, who must then pass it to the next person and place it under their chin, without using hands. Alternatively, play with a mini pumpkin but cut off the stem first. First team to finish, wins. | Get Set Party

What are your favorite Kids Party Games? Please leave a comment below or on Pinterest to let us know. Get all of these games in a friendly Halloween Games Printable PDF!

Take your kids on a treasure hunt with these Scavenger Hunt Riddles for Halloween. These at home Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues are perfect for one child, a family or a crowd. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these Family Friendly Trunk and Treat Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting a party? Enjoy these Halloween Party Food Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Do everything you want this holiday season with our Halloween Bucket List. Excellent for fall family traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

Minute to Win It Water Games for Kids

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September 3, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer Leave a Comment

Get the kids outside and keep summer cool with these 16 Minute to Win It water games for kids. Summer will be a blast with the kids and their friends with these splashtastic wet and wild games this year!

It’s summertime and no one wants to be cooped up inside. But with the kids home from school, it can be hard to find things for them to do that are both fun and safe. Plan a fun afternoon with the kids and their friends with these exciting minute to win it water games for kids!

The heat can’t stop the fun when there’s water involved. There are lots of great games that will keep everyone cool while they have a blast outside! Fun water activities include sprinkler tag, water balloon toss, and Marco Polo in the pool or at the beach.

If you want something more organized, try the water games for kids I’ve put together like pop the (water) balloons, squirt gun car races, pass the water, and puddle jumper. You can even make your own game with your favorite backyard toys!

Whatever outside games you choose to do this summer, just remember these three words: Keep it cool!

How to Use Minute to Win It Water Games for Kids

Planning and setting up these minute to win it games are easy! Just print out the pdf, pick your favorite games, gather up your supplies, and let the fun begin! With 16 creative ideas, you can host water games in your backyard several times this summer.

The best thing? The kids are happy, safe, and having a blast. You might even be labeled “the cool mom” in the neighborhood! Add some frozen popsicles and you have a fun afternoon on lock!

Games The Kids Will Love

Any time you set up activities for the kids it’s bound to be a blast. But these wet and wild games make sure of it. You won’t need a bunch of items, just things you can easily find around the house, and the local store, or even online.

Here are a few of the splash-tastic water games included in this set:

Water Balloon Toss

You know the drill. Toss the water balloon until it drops – splash! See which pair can continue to get the farthest apart from one another, without dropping the water balloon, to be declared the winner!

Pass the Water

Get ready to get soaked with this exciting team competition game. Be the first team with the most water in your bucket and you win! All you need is water, enough plastic cups for each player, and two buckets.

Spray Off

Think you can control your balloon with a squirt of a water bottle? Show off your skills by guiding your balloon through the air and into the waiting trash can before your opponent does. All it takes for this game are two trash bins or storage buckets, balloons, and two squirt bottles.

Puddle Jumper

This is a game of skill that puts your lungs to the test as you blow your ping pong ball from one cup of water to the next. Clear all the cups before the other team does and your team will be declared the winners!

Frozen T-Shirt Relay

This game is a classic, classic as in it was played in the 80s (and maybe even before.) Freeze a wet t-shirt and each team must unravel that frozen t-shirt and get it over their head in… you guessed it, 60 seconds!

We hope this article has given you some ideas on how to engage kids all summer long with minute to win it water games for kids. You can have fun without spending too much money or going crazy trying to think up new plans every week.

Planning out a few minutes of fun may be just what you need to spend more quality time with the kids and make summer memorable before they head back to school this fall!

Water Games for Kids Printable

Enjoy more minute to win it games with these printable downloads. Summer approved Wet n Wild Minute to Win it Games that give splash. Find the best 60-second games for the backyard, pool, or great outdoors. Beat the Heat. Download these 16 splash-tastic games.

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Tide Pod Container Ghost Craft for Halloween

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August 17, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

You will never guess the upcycled product that created this fun and exciting Halloween Ghost Craft. Print our ghost template printable and use with or without a Cricut machine. Taking only a matter of minutes and a free ghost face cut out printable, this makes a cute and ridiculously easy Halloween craft for adults or the kids.

Halloween is coming up, and it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to make this year spooky. You could go the traditional route of telling ghost stories in front of a roaring fire or dressing up as your favorite character for trick-or-treating. But if you want to make something that is fun and easy to make, then this Tide Pod ghost craft is just the thing!

How to make a Halloween ghost craft

This upcycled craft is inexpensive to make and uses supplies you might already have in your home. Even if you don’t use Tide Free & Clear Pods, you can purchase the laundry soap and use it while repurposing the container for this Halloween ghost craft.

Materials needed:

An empty, clean Free & Gentle Tide Pod container
Ghost eyes and mouth template – download and save it to use later
Black adhesive vinyl for the ghost’s face – you can also use black Sharpie, construction paper or an adhesive printer label
Liquid glue (if not using adhesive vinyl)– to attach the eyes and mouth onto the ghost head. I found that regular craft adhesive works well but you can also use Modge Podge and it looks great.
Scissors (if not using a vinyl cutting machine)

Instructions:

First remove the top from the container and discard. We won’t be using the lid for this project.

Next I removed the label from the laundry pods container by soaking in hot water until the label softens. Then I scraped the label off carefully, using GooGone to remove it completely.

Tip: You can also use a heat gun to warm the label but the ease of this option varies based on the brand. For instance, I found using a heat gun to be easy on Gain containers but difficult on Tide containers.

Once the container is ready, print out the ghost face template and cut out the pieces. Place the ghost face pieces on the back of the adhesive vinyl and trace them with a pencil. Cut out the pieces.

For a Cricut Halloween project, if you’re using a cutting machine, open the template in your software and trace the pieces. Cut the eyes and mouth out of the adhesive vinyl.

Peel the backing off the vinyl and apply the face pieces to the side of the container.

If you’re using colored paper, trace the shapes and cut them out. Apply glue to the pieces and place them on the side of the container.

If you’re using printable labels, print out the template, cut the pieces out and apply them.

If you are using a black permanent marker, use the ghost face cut out as a guide to trace your own face.

Can I use a different container?

Although I used a Tide Free & Clear soap container, you can substitute a different brand that’s white or use a colorful one like the orange Tide container. Perhaps turn it into a fun pumpkin or spray paint it white.

Got milk? In our Halloween Hacks, we shared light up ghost crafts using a gallon milk jug for iSave A to Z. Just incorporate upcycled Christmas lights and you have a boo-tiful luminary. Don’t be afraid to get creative!

Ways to display your Halloween ghost craft

There are so many fun ways to display your ghost craft. You can place your ghost on a table or counter to set up as the perfect Halloween night scene. You might want to include other Halloween decorations like spiders, black cats, and witches hat bowls filled with candy for trick-or-treating.

This cute ghost would also be a great addition to your Halloween front porch décor with some pumpkins around him. Get a small hay bale from your local craft store and set up a spooky setting with spider webs that will impress your trick-or-treaters. Or use as fun Halloween lighting displaying up and down the staircase.

Ghost Template Printable

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More Halloween Ideas

I love a frugal low-cost Halloween Craft. Take a look at these affordable Dollar Tree Halloween Crafts too. Pin to Pinterest on your Halloween Board.

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Dr. Seuss Crafts and Activities for Preschool

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August 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Back To School, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Get those small hands crafting. These Dr. Seuss Activities for preschool create some of the cutest crafts for kids. Of course they can be applied to kindergarten, homeschool, and other aged children. From Cat in the Hat to the Lorax, let’s get ready to create some of the most adorable Dr. Seuss Crafts.

Dr. Seuss Activities for Preschool

While Arts & Crafts are often looked at as a fun preschool activity, they actually have huge importance on the development of preschoolers. Most arts and crafts activities consist of moving fingers and hands, developing fine motor skills, muscles strength and the improvement of control. They also include decision making and understanding the purpose of scissors, glue placement, shapes that come together to create a larger picture. Blending crafts can also take place with creating a love of early literacy using many popular and well-loved children’s books.

Who is Dr. Seuss?

Dr. Seuss is a famous writer and cartoonist who published over 60 Children’s books. He was born in 1904 and died in 1991, but with his death was not lost the enjoyment of his beloved books. Dr. Seuss books are a great way to introduce stories, new vocabulary and a little silly humor into the young minds of preschoolers.

Popular Dr. Seuss Books for Preschoolers

The Cat in the Hat
Green Eggs and Ham
Oh, The Places You’ll Go
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Fox in Socks
The Lorax

Dr. Seuss Day

Dr. Seuss Day is every March 2nd. It’s Dr. Seuss’s Birthday but is also Read Across America Day, a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually. During this date, preschools, schools and libraries honor the children’s author Dr. Seuss and the importance of early literacy.

Where to Buy Dr. Seuss Books Cheap

When looking for cheap Dr. Seuss books, there are a number of places to start. First, nothing is cheaper than free. You can find free Dr. Seuss books from the library and checking them on on loan. Return when you class is done with the readings. Another idea is putting a request out into the internet. A great place to look for used Dr. Seuss Books is in a local Buy Nothing Group. Facebook is a good place to start.

If you strike out at both the library and an online forum, try to locate used books at BetterWorldBooks. I suggest ordering well ahead of the date of your lesson. If you want new Dr. Seuss Books cheap, try Amazon but buy in a set (not individually.) This Dr. Seuss Beginner Book includes many of Dr. Seuss most popular books including…

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat Comes Back
Dr. Seuss’s There’s a Wocket in My Pocket!
Dr. Seuss’s Oh Say Can You Say?
Dr. Seuss’s Please Try to Remember the First of Octember!
Robert Lopshire’s New Tricks I Can Do!
Al Perkins’s Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb (illustrated by Eric Gurney)

Dr. Seuss Crafts

Now that we are inspired by one of the most amazing children’s authors, let’s begin our preschool activities and Dr. Seuss Crafts.

Cat in the Hat Craft

Parents love preschool handprint crafts. They are perfect to frame and you can see how that little cute hand remains one perfect size forever. These Easy and fun handprint Dr. Seuss craft for kids. These Dr. Seuss Hand Crafts for Kids are quite cute and really memorable. | Kids Craft Room

This photograph Cat in the Hat Craft for kids is adorable for the classroom. Create a Dr. Seuss Bulletin Board idea and dress every child like The Cat in the Hat. | I Heart Arts n Crafts

Paper plate preschool crafts are so easy as a white plate provides a nice structured surface for a child’s craft. Using triangles, circles, rectangles, put together a Cat in the Hat Craft for the classroom. | Mrs. Ricca’s Kindergarten

Your kids will love watching the adorable TP Roll Craft. Lift cat in the hat out of his well-known red and white stripped hat. This set comes with the printables you need to recreate this Cat in the Hat Pop Ups Puppet Craft. | Stuff by Ash

Oh the Places You Will Go Craft

Want to know a preschool craft that parents will love… it’s this one. Create a 3-D Hot Air Balloon Craft putting each child’s photograph in the basket of the balloon. Optional ideas include adding a hand print (for freezing time) or listing something that child wishes to be when they grow up – that could make for funny answers! You could add a white typed up strip of paper, tied to a piece of yard on the balloon as if it was traveling/flowing in the wind. | Our Kids Things

Put Me in the Zoo Craft

Paper plate crafts are the best, especially when you can add pom-poms and googly eyes – right? If these craft supplies take you back to your childhood, create this Put Me In The Zoo Dr. Seuss Preschool Craft. | Surviving Teacher Salary

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Craft

In this preschool tissue paper craft, work on colors as well as motor skills with gluing creating and adorable One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Craft. Kids will sort the colors blue and red and use a glue stick (or the teacher can apply glue dots) to paste colored tissue paper squares to the fish. Easy Dr. Seuss activity, checking off the many important preschool core strands.

This adorable handprint craft makes four adorable fish – one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish handprint craft. So easy to make and an adorable under the sea craft for kids. | Vanessa Dewey

The Lorax Craft

Look at those little hands used to make this The Lorax Inspired Paper Plate Craft! This handprint preschool craft makes such a sweet keepsake to save for years to come. Make sure to add the date to the back to freeze those little hand sin time. | ABCs of Literacy (Also see our Paper Plate Preschool Crafts)

Create fork painting flowers by making your own preschool Truffula Tree Craft. | Mass Hole Mommy

Fox in Socks Craft

Younger kids love making paper bag puppets because there fun to make and then they get to play with the craft afterwards! These Fox in Socks paper bag puppets are a simple classic craft, uses common house supplies as well as a printable template. | I Heart Arts n Crafts

Ten Apples Up on Top Craft

This is the perfect craft to go along with numbers. Read the fun book about counting apples and then create this darling Ten Apples Up on Top Craft for Preschoolers. | Little Family Fun!

Bartholomew and the Oobleck Craft

This Dr. Seuss preschool craft is less of a take home and more of a sensory table idea. Learn how do you make Oobleck slime and let the kids have fun getting their hands dirty. For kids who are more sensitive to having their hands in slime, put it inside a plastic bag so they can play with it without getting their hands dirty. | A Spotted Pony

Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories Craft

Try a Dr. Seuss activity that is unique. Make adorable Gertrude McFuzz bird crafts. This preschool Dr. Seuss Craft uses scrapbook paper for the feathers but you also could glue feathers on for added textures. | Little Family Fun

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday by creating some cute little Yertle Turtles with egg cartons! This craft idea makes an easy counting lesson craft during Dr. Seuss festivities! | Frugal Fun for Boys

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Dr. Seuss Ideas

We have more Kids Ideas for Dr. Seuss Day!

Enjoy these Dr. Seuss Cupcakes Recipes. So many cute ideas and tasty Dr. Seuss Desserts! Pin to Pinterest.

Lastly, look at these Dr. Seuss Day Ideas for Preschoolers and Young Kids. Adorable Dr. Seuss printables, recipes, & crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

Quick & Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Kids

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August 12, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

As a busy, exhausted mom, you can still have amazing ideas for your Elf doll and use quick and easy elf ideas that don’t bring more holiday stress. Enjoy these Quick & Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas the entire season long and still get two thumbs up from the kids! New creative, funny, and simple Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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I get it. Five kids and who knows how many years of Elf on the Shelf – maybe on year 12? I am unsure about you but if your holiday season is as buy as mine, you want to fill your kid’s Elf season with the joy of funny and creative Elf ideas. However, from seasonal busyness the time often comes you forget to move the elf or you run out of ideas for anything other than the lazy easy elf on the shelf ideas.

I am here to tell you, you can still have amazing ideas for your Elf doll and use quick and easy elf ideas. Follow some of these creative easy Elf ideas for your North Pole visitor. But before the Elf season begins, it is nice to have a posable Elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.

Did you forget to move your Elf?

We all have experienced waking bug eyed in the night because you forgot to move the Elf. If this is you, these quick and easy elf ideas can be done in just a few seconds time!

In addition to these quick elf on the shelf ideas, save in your back pocket these 25 Reasons Elf on the Shelf forgot to move.

Easy Elf Ideas

Here they are, easy Elf on the Shelf ideas. You can use these last minute Elf ideas nightly for the entire Christmas season or use them for those “oh crap” moments. Quick and easy means it will take you only a few seconds to move the Elf and not hear moans of “our elf is boring” in the morning.

1.) Elf in the Spaghetti Container – In this easy Elf hiding spot in the kitchen, place Elf in the spaghetti storage container. It’s a silly idea and can be placed on your counter top or in your pantry. Plus it probably took you longer to find the stop watch to time how long it took you than to actually do it.

2.) Elf Under the Tree Skirt – You might want to stretch before attempting this challenging idea under the Christmas tree. Simply lift the tree skirt, fold Elf and place him under the Christmas tree. Done.

3.) Elf Playing Connect Four – How about this last minute elf on the Shelf game idea using your child’s games. Connect Four with one of your child’s toys like a Barbie or princess.

4.) Elf Fruits of the Spirit – Cut the Fruits of the Spirt with this free Christian Elf on the Shelf free printable. Place with your fruit to remind your child the reason for the season.

5.) Toilet Paper Roll End is Here – Have fun with this punny funny Elf on the Shelf idea. Elf writes on a toilet paper roll, the end is here. This goes well as a possible last night Elf on the Shelf idea.

6.) Elf Twister Board – One of our most popular props is the Twister Elf Printable. Download and place Elf on the board. Such a silly Elf on the Shelf game for the kids.

7.) Read Your Favorite Book – Place Elf in front of the bookshelf with a note asking your child to read to Elf. It gets reading practice done and provides a nice reading companion for a young child.

8.) Elf Draws on Eggs – In this fun Elf on the Shelf egg idea, elf draws a message using markers – Merry Christmas!

9.) Elf Drinks from an Orange – This original Elf on the Shelf idea is one of the earliest I ever did for my kids (my oldest is a teen.) Insert a straw in an orange and Elf drinks orange juice from an orange.

10.) Elf Covered in Hair Bows – Crab all the hair bows you can and layer them on your Elf doll. This is a fun Elf on the Shelf bow idea.

11.) I Love You Candy Canes Note – Write out I love you using this Candy Cane Elf on the Shelf idea. Download our free Elf on the Shelf printable note – I ______ You.

12.) Elf Refueling Coffee Station – late nights in the Elf customs station means Elf needs extra fuel in the morning. Poke a hole in a k-cup for a tasty caffeine boost.

13.) Elf Snack Bin – Do you have a snack Bucket in the kitchen. Wrap Elf in a Ziploc bag and insert him in the snack bin in this fun Pantry Elf on the Shelf idea.

14.) Elf Toilet Paper Roll – If you still have toilet paper left from 2020, insert Elf in a toilet paper roll and create this 5 second mischievous Elf on the Shelf idea.

15.) Elf on Strike Sign – This easy Elf idea covers you for many days. Both the Prescription RX Elf on the Shelf Note and Elf on Strike sign can freeze Elf for a number of days and you end up with a cleaned room!

16.) Elf Ice Cream Cone – If you find yourself with some leftover ice cream cones, insert Elf and dash your display with some sprinkles… how long did that last minute Elf idea take?

17.) Elf Toast Warm & Toasty Note – “It was cold outside, but now it’s warm and toasty!” Poke two arm holes in to toast. Create a Warm and Toasty Elf on the Shelf.

18.) Elf Mini Kisses – In this quick and easy elf idea, wrap tiny chocolate chips as Hershey kisses.

19.) Elf Chocolate Note – Who wouldn’t love this Chocolate Elf on the Shelf idea, add some Reese’s and mention you love your child to pieces.

20.) Candy Canes Elf Scavenger Hunt – Everyone loves a good Christmas Scavenger Hunt. Help your child find candy canes with this Elf Scavenger Hunt idea.

21.) Elf Toilet Paper Snowman – “Do you wanna build a snowman?” Easily make your own toilet paper snowman for Elf or use our printables to craft this funny Elf on the Shelf Idea.

22.) Elf Burrito – Did Taco Tuesday leave a few leftover tortillas? Wrap your Elf in this fun Elf on the Shelf Burrito idea.

23.) Elf Cradles Baby Jesus – We love some alternative Christian Elf on the Shelf ideas, it reminds of the reason for the Christmas season.

24.) Elf Hide and Seek Camo – I bet it takes forever to find this camoflauge Elf on the Shelf in the Christmas tree. Use dry erase markers for the coloring.

25.) Elf Banana Notes – Go while, write cute little messages on the Bananas. Maybe you can add some funny Elf Jokes and add the bananas to your child’s lunch box.

26.) Elf Car Wash – Grab a sponge and hot wheels and take your child’s toys to the bubbles car wash.

27.) Elf Rides a Dinosaur – Elf meet dinosaur. Your new ride for the next 24 hours. That was a quick elf idea.

28.) Nice Alert Elf Note – This nice-o-meter will remind your child how nice they are being this holiday season. Don’t forget, Elf is watching so you can stay on Santa’s nice list. Grab this free Elf on the Shelf printable.

29.) Elf Q-Tip Snow Flakes – This is a very lazy easy Elf on the Shelf idea. Lay down Q-tips in the shape of adorable snowflakes.

30.) Stink Stank Stunk Spray – Have you tried Stink Stank Stunk Spray? Wrap this elf printable around a can of Lysol. It’s perfect for keeping the Grinch away. Of course, this is an excellent Quarantine Elf addition, we all need Lysol to spray other germs too!

31.) Toilet Paper Hammock – Just hanging out. In this toilet paper Elf on the Shelf idea, tie some to the towel rack to make an Elf on a Shelf hammock prop.

32.) Elf Shaving – In this quick Elf on the Shelf idea, place Elf beside the razor and saving cream. Add a little foam to his face too.

33.) North Pole or Bust Globe – In this good-bye Elf on the Shelf idea, Elf is headed to the North Poel for good. North Pole or bust! You can add a cute printable suitcase Elf prop too.

34.) Elf Hot Dogs – Left over hot dog buns? Add some chips and place Elf in the middle of a hot dog bun for this really quick last minute Elf on a Shelf idea.

35.) Elf Decorates the Family Portrait – We have done Elf on the Shelf portrait multiple ways. In this idea, I used poster putty to add googly eyes and a red nose.

36.) Elf Taped on the Wall – Use washi tape to tape Elf on the Shelf on the wall or a door. You can write a message like Help at the top.

37.) Elf Trapped in Mixer – Every thing is mixed up, insert Elf in the mixer. Just don’t turn it on!

38.) Elf Glow Sticks – This idea is especially cool in a dark place. Wrap glow stick bracelets for fun loops around Elf’s body.

39.) Elf is a Poinsettia – Using red construction paper, turn Elf into a poinsettia plant.

40.) Elf Tied to the Train Track – Washi tape and bakers twine create this Elf on the Shelf train track idea.

100s More Quick Elf Ideas

Don’t forget our Lazy Elf on the Shelf Ideas too! This are excellent last minute Elf ideas that don’t cause too much time and very few props to create.

On Frugal Coupon Living we have new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily in the months of November and December. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of last minute Elf on the Shelf ideas including every idea we have ever done. This will give you a full list of quick elf ideas to keep it care free and fun.

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Easy Elf on the Shelf Printables

Having a back pocked of resources is great for creating a quick and easy Elf ideas. I highly suggest picking up one of the Elf Props Printable Bundles.

This will give you days upon days of digital downloads for your Elf. Get anywhere form 47 to 112 Days of Elf ideas – you will never use them all, keeping many ideas for the following year.

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Free Elf Printables

One of the best resources you can have for quick and easy Elf on the Shelf ideas, is an Elf Calendar template. It keeps you organized and reminds you each day new quick Elf idea you need to do.

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas and Lazy Elf ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

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Family Traditions for Fall

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August 8, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Family, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Thanksgiving Leave a Comment

Family activities solidify healthy family relationships. As you begin to gather your fall family bucket list this season, be sure to add these Family Traditions for Fall.

While your kids are in the home, it is important to create Family Traditions. This can be done with the change of seasons and the change of activities available in one’s area. Family traditions are a set of activities you repeat within a family. Tradition make each family unique as they are experiences that not every family will have. When you combine family traditions, you create your own unique family blueprint.

As the temperatures drop and the leaves begin to turn, try some of these fall family activities. They can be done alone, with your immediate family, or you can incorporate a few of these fall ideas with the company of others like at a Friendsgiving Gathering.

Family Traditions for Fall

Enjoy these family traditions, important for creating family memories. As you establish more family memories, what the bond of relationships grow stronger. These fall family traditions are sure to new “notches” in your kids memory bank.

Fall Family Bucket List

One way to look organized to a season is with Family Bucket Lists. Bucket lists allow kids to look forward to unique family activities and keep parents organized for fitting in all the fall activities they can.

Fall Bucket List Ideas:

Collect Leaves to Create Nature Art
Make a Fall Wreath
Rake & Jump in a Pile of Leaves
Make S’mores
Visit a Corn Maze
and more Fall Bucket List Ideas

Visit a Pumpkin Patch

For the kids that love to be hands on, pumpkin patches are traditionally set up for guests to walk around and pick up their own pumpkins. They can be found in cities (perhaps in a church parking lot) or in the country, visit a pumpkin farm. If you are able to get a a “real” pumpkin patch, it create a learning environment for your kids to see pumpkins are not always found on the shelf but first begin from growing on a vine.

Go to a Fall Festival

Our favorite fall festival is Cox Farms, year after year. Look for an event that has a corn maze, hayride, burlap slides, petting farms and more. It might be a day trip away from the city, but doing something out of the norm creates the most vivid memories.

Go Apple Picking

One of our favorite things to do is to go apple picking. In late August, September and early October, there’s no better way to take in the beautiful time of year than an afternoon spent in the apple orchard of a little farm, away from the hustle and bustle of the produce aisle in the supermarket. The fall adventure makes for some amazing photos!

Apple Baking Day

Apples certainly make for great healthy snacks all by themselves, however, fall is the time to begin baking. If you find yourself with a surplus of apples, bake as much as you can and consider gifting the extra baked goods to neighbors, teachers, friends and more. Pair your apple recipes with this adorable Thankful for You Gift Tag for fall.

Carve a Pumpkin

Carving a pumpkin is the All-American fall traditions. It is best done at the end of October so the pumpkin does not rot before Halloween. Enjoy over 700+ Free Pumpkin Templates for carving and be sure to follow this Pumpkin Hack to keep your carved pumpkin from getting rotten. You can also go outside the traditional norm of carving and try these no-carve pumpkin ideas.

Play Fall Games

Host a game day. This can be a larger event where you invite friends and family or it can be a family game night where you create the most intimate memories among your immediate family. The best thing about fall game parties, is you can keep the house clean and free of germs choosing to host outside.

Fall Games to Play

Boo Your Neighbors

Get your neighbors involved with a friendly game of boo-ing. Boo your neighbors by going to their front door. Dropping a treat or bag of candy and running just after ringing the doorbell. The goal is to continue to fall tradition until all of the neighborhood is booed. Download Free You’ve Been Booed Printables.

Thanksgiving Tree

One of the best things to do every fall is a taking a gratitude challenge. This can be done through a nightly dinner conversation in a 30-Day Gratitude Challenge or you can create a Thanksgiving tree. Put a few dry branches in a vase and have everyone add hanging leaves (made from construction paper) with messages of thanks.

Cook with Pumpkin

When the first leave falls, the flavors of pumpkin are everywhere .Teach your kids to enjoy the mixture of cinnamon and squash with pumpkin recipes. You can create your own pumpkin recipes from scratch or bake easy pumpkin recipes with these canned pumpkin recipes -pumpkin recipes form breakfast to dessert and everything in between

Volunteer

In a season of giving thanks, be sure to also give back. Paying it forward is as much a gift for someone else as it is for you. Find a service project you can commit to for the season such as creating fall turkey kits or homeless kits. Volunteering provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Plus, intrinsically, it gives to you just as much as it gives back to someone else!

Decorate for Fall

Pull at your fall decorations or get to the Dollar Tree and buy some new ones. There are many low cost Fall Décor Ideas for decorating the home. Don’t’ forget your child to decorate their little corner of the home, their bedroom.

Have a Bonfire Night

Gather some firewood and get ready to have a bonfire. A family bonfire can take place on an overnight camping trip or in your own backyard. Try different and unique S’mores recipes as well as these campfire cones – your kids will love them and their hands will be free of sticky marshmallows.

Fall Foliage Drive

As the leaves begin to turn, take a Scenic Drive. This can be a day trip or a weekend trip to the mountains. Our family has rented a cabin in a state park and visited caves, had picnics and walked a few trails. Keep in mind the colors of the leaves in the mountains with change a lot faster than most cities. You can keep track of the Fall Foliage Report with Weather.gov.

More Yearly Family Traditions

Family activities can go beyond the season of fall. Look at these year-round Family Traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Family Traditions for Christmas and Family Traditions for Christmas Eve. Pin to Pinterest.

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Halloween Activities

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Games to Play at a Halloween Party

Capture the Pumpkins

Ghosts Balloon Game

Donuts on a String

Bobbing for Apples

Witch Hat Ring Toss

Roll-On, Buddy

Mummy Relay Race

Cauldron Toss

Halloween Charades

Eyeball Relay Race

Eyeball Hunt

Pumpkin Patch Stomp

Magic Potion

Whipped Cream Gummy Worm Pie

Pass the Pumpkin

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Pass the Water

Spray Off

Puddle Jumper

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Dr. Seuss Activities for Preschool

Who is Dr. Seuss?

Popular Dr. Seuss Books for Preschoolers

The Cat in the Hat

Green Eggs and Ham

Oh, The Places You’ll Go

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Fox in Socks

The Lorax

Dr. Seuss Day

Where to Buy Dr. Seuss Books Cheap

Dr. Seuss Crafts

Cat in the Hat Craft

Oh the Places You Will Go Craft

Put Me in the Zoo Craft

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Craft

The Lorax Craft

Fox in Socks Craft

Ten Apples Up on Top Craft

Bartholomew and the Oobleck Craft

Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories Craft

Dr. Seuss Ideas

Did you forget to move your Elf?