Dr. Seuss’s books have been a favorite among young children for a long time, with their fun rhymes, silly characters, and creative stories. One of his most beloved books, The Cat in the Hat, introduced us to the mischievous Thing 1 and Thing 2, two iconic characters who bring extra fun and excitement to the story.
Whether you’re celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2nd (also known as Dr. Seuss Day and National Read Across America Day) or just looking for a fun Dr. Seuss craft, this Thing 1 & Thing 2 Paper Plate Craft is a perfect addition to your collection of book themed crafts.
It’s an easy craft that uses simple materials like construction paper and a paper plate, making it a great choice for classroom crafts, preschool crafts, and art projects at home.
Not only is this fun craft a great way to celebrate one of the best Dr. Seuss books, but it’s also a perfect craft for younger kids, older kids, and even curious toddlers who love getting creative.
As children cut, glue, and draw, they’ll develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creative expression – all while having tons of fun! This Thing 1 and Thing 2 craft is a fun idea that fits right in with Dr. Seuss activities for kids of all ages.
Materials Needed for your Thing 1 and Thing 2 Dr Seuss Craft
This simple craft only requires a few simple materials you probably already have at home, and we have a free printable template that you can download at the bottom of this blog post to make it even easier.
You will need a paper plate for the base of the craft and a marker to draw their adorable faces along with construction paper in blue, red, and white for their hair, outfits, and labels.
You will need glue to attach all the pieces together. A glue stick like pritt stick works fine for this project, or you can use white school glue. You will also need a pair of scissors for cutting out the different shapes.
How to Make Thing 1 & Thing 2 Paper Plate Craft
This creative craft is a fun activity that young children can easily make. Follow these simple steps to create your very own Thing 1 & Thing 2!
Bring Thing 1 & Thing 2 to life with this fun and easy paper plate craft! With just a few simple materials, kids can create their own mischievous duo from The Cat in the Hat—perfect for Dr. Seuss Day, classroom fun, or a creative afternoon at home!
Materials
- Paper plate
- Black Marker
- Red Construction paper
- Blue Construction paper
- White Construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Free Printable Template
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is a favorite book for many kids, and these characters are some of the most iconic characters from Dr. Seuss’s books. Making this fun Dr. Seuss craft is a perfect way to introduce little ones to the world of Dr. Seuss crafts while encouraging creative expression.
This art project is an easy craft that can be enjoyed by kids of all ages, from kindergarten children to older kids who still love a cute craft. It’s also a great craft for Dr. Seuss Day or America Week, making it a perfect choice for special occasions like a classroom reading celebration.
Whether you’re creating a whole Dr. Seuss-themed crafts display with truffula trees, red fish, and two fish, or just looking for a simple craft to do at home, this Thing 1 & Thing 2 craft is sure to be a hit!
Download the Free Thing 1 & Thing 2 Printable Template
We’ve made this fun craft even easier with a free printable template! Download the Thing 1 & Thing 2 craft template PDF to make cutting out the pieces so much fun for little hands.
Terms of use: This Dr Seuss Craft template is free for personal use and classroom use only.
More Dr. Seuss Crafts for Kids
If you love this Dr. Seuss craft, check out our other fun Dr. Seuss crafts! Whether you’re making a Dr Seuss handprint craft or a paper hat inspired by The Cat in the Hat, we’ve got tons of fun ideas to bring Dr. Seuss’s books to life!
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The best part of crafting is sharing the fun with others so let’s celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday together and share these dr seuss activities with friends or pin to your Pinterest boards. Thanks so much!
Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
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