Dr. Seuss
With the, birthday of Dr. Seuss being tomorrow, March 2nd, and because I taught in Springfield for over 12 years, I thought I’d share a few resources to find activities and lessons about this fantastic author!
The SMART Exchange has five Notebook lessons and one Web Quest with Dr. Seuss themes. The lessons are geared for grades 1-4. Click here for that link.
Web English Teacher offers links to several activities and lessons plans with a Dr. Seuss theme. Click here for that link.
AtoZ Teacher Stuff also offers several activities and lessons plans with a Dr. Seuss theme. Click here for that link.
Kid Thing is offering four free e-books to celebrate the NEAs Read Across America Program in honor of Dr. Seuss. This offer is good through March 31, 2010. Click here for that link.
Miss Steen’s Technology Class Resource Page is overflowing with links to several links with a Dr. Seuss theme. This is definitely one to check out. A BIG T hank You to Miss Steen for sharing these amazing resources. Click here to access that page.
Pete’s PowerPoints has a large selection of premade PowerPoint lessons and activities. Click here for that link.
PBS has a nice website that looks at the Political side of Dr. Seuss and his books. Great lessons and activities for older students. Click here for that page.
Apples For the Teacher offers several links to lessons and activities. Click here for that link.
BrainPop offers a nice video about the life of Dr. Seuss. Click here for that link. I need to thank my friend Sarah for telling about this resource. As you may know BrainPop is a subscription based application, but you can apply for a free trail to access this, and other, videos.
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden at The Springfield Museums is another place to access information about Dr. Seuss. Click here for that website.
And last but not least if you are looking for Dr. Seuss themed interactive activities and games you must head over to Seussville. It is filled with many activities that emulate Dr. Seuss-like FUN! Click here for that link.
Thank you for sharing!
March 1st, 2010 at 11:58 pmWhen I get my CPU back I am definitely going to add your blog to my Ed Blogs page(http://cybraryman.com/blogs.html and this excellent resource to my Dr. Seuss page: http://cybraryman.com/drseuss.html
My wife grew up in Springfield and went to Forest Park JHS and then Classical HS (they did a beautiful job with the condo conversion).
Energetically yours,
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:34 amJerry (Cybrary Man)
Glad the post was helpful!
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:01 amWhat a small world. I will be honored to be added to your Ed Blogs page!
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:05 am