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Dr. Seuss Story Maker Grade K to 5 - Random House- 9223

Your students become Dr. Seuss? Yes, they will when they choose characters, music, and background scenery to create your own Dr. Seuss stories. Your students will delight in pretending to be one of the famous characters from Dr. Seuss as they practice the art of Seuss-speak in their own stories. Whimsical music that is so very Dr. Seuss-like plays in the background as students read their versions of Seussville stories. Flash is required for this site. You can get it from TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
This is a powerful way to reinforce concepts of story mapping by creating students' own stories. Pair-up students with online access to this site so that their stories can be shared with each other. Use an interactive whiteboard or projector to share stories created by the entire class. Be sure to provide this link in your class newsletter or on your class website for some at-home fun. This is a MUST for Read Across America day!

Cat-in-the-Hat Grade K to 2 - abcteach- 5704

Use this blank, printable "Cat in the Hat" template for a drawing or writing activity to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2.

In the Classroom:
Have students write "Seuss" poems on the Hats. Create a class book of "Seuss" poetry. Have students draw a Seuss picture illustrating a scene from one of their favorite Seuss books.

Seussville Grade K to 3 - Random House- 9225

Everything about our beloved Dr. Seuss can be located here in Seussville. Simply click on the easy links to access his biography, books, games, activities, and more. For information about the Read Across America Day, in honor of Dr. Seuss, please click the Events link. Don't miss the "Playground" link: you will find “click and play games,” “print and play activities,” “Seussville story maker,” and “Suessville favorites.” (Note: If you find the whimsical Dr. Seuss music annoying while visiting the site, click on the on/off music button at the bottom of the home screen.) This site requires Flash. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Mark this site as a favorite for easy access to Seussville in early March when Read Across America takes place. Use the “Quotemaker” link to generate numerous notable Dr. Seuss quotes. These quotes would make fun reading openers. Make a competitive activity from the quotes when you ask students to name the book from which it was quoted. Visit the Playground link and use your interactive whiteboard or projector to practice the reading, rhyming, and listening activities. Note that if your students peruse this site solo, you will want to make sure they do not load their shopping cart with Dr. Seuss items found at the ‘catalog’ link.

Dr. Seuss Grade K to 1 - Hubbard's Cupboard- 9144

Hubbard's Cupboard offers some very simple activities for Dr. Seuss classics. The site provides reading activities, math connections and art projects. The activities are user-friendly and are geared toward primary students.

In the Classroom:
Use the site as a guide for planning a traditional Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration Week in March!

TeachersFirst Resources for Dr. Seuss Grade K to 12 - TeachersFirst- 9699

This collection of reviewed resources is terrific on Dr. Seuss' birthday in March or to find resources to share via your teacher web page. There is information for ALL grade levels, and the subjects include everything from reading to history to science to math! Many of the sites are interactive, some include lesson plans, and others are great for research!

In the Classroom:
Why not find some special projects and activities for March 2? Whatever subject and grade you teach, you are sure to find something useful here.

The Political Dr. Seuss Grade 6 to 12 - Independent Television Service- 5424

This gallery of World War II-era cartoons by Theodor Geisel, reveal the acerbic wit and political philosophy of the beloved children’s author. The site also features audio and video clips from Dr. Seuss on his career and a brief history of political cartooning. Two lesson plans - focusing on the American themes and social messages addressed by Geisel - are available for downloading (and include McRel standards). This site requires RealPlayer, Flash, and Adobe Acrobat. You can get them from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Have students research the history of political cartooning with Theodor Geisel (or others). Have cooperative learning groups create multi-media presentations such as a PowerPoint, or an online book, using a tool such as Bookemon reviewed here to share on an interactive whiteboard or projector.

Share the video/audio clips on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Take advantage of the FREE lesson plans that connect geography, history, reading, and writing.

Seussville Reading Games Grade K to 3 - Random House- 381

Random House's Dr. Seuss site offers a nice little collection simple reading activities for primary students who need a little practice, or for other general uses. There are three printable activities and one interactive challenge. Topics include the alphabet, rhyming, and other literacy concepts. This site requires Adobe Acrobat and Shockwave. You can get both from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Use your interactive whiteboard or projector to share the interactive alphabet challenge. Use the printable for homework pages or laminate some and create a learning center (don't forget the dry erase markers). Make sure you mark this site as a favorite for easy access in in late February and early March when you will want to include these activities in your Dr. Seuss unit in honor of Read Across America Day. Be sure to include this website on your class newsletter or on your class website so students can access this site at home.

Seussville University Grade K to 3 - Random House- 9224

Dr. Seuss isn’t ALL about entertaining words and amusing rhymes. At this site, students see a more academic face to this beloved author. Click on links to access interactive activities and games in reading, math, science, and reasoning skills. Horton hosts the reading area which includes three printable pages and one interactive language arts activity. Yertle the Turtle helps the younger crowd learn numbers with an interactive counting game and several printable math pages. Lorax teaches simple science with two interactive games (one about classification and the other about “Earth Day”). There is also a printable science page. Sam I Am reasons rather reasonably with more interactives and printables. Be aware: at the time of this review, the “Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!” activity was “under construction.” To fully use this site it requires Flash, Shockwave, and Adobe Acrobat Reader. All three can be downloaded here: TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Many of these activities lend themselves to the interactive whiteboard or projector, where students share the learning. The interactive activities could also be used to create an interdisciplinary learning center (with math, science, reasoning, and reading). Make sure you mark this site as a favorite for easy access in in late February and early March when you will want to include these activities in your Dr. Seuss unit in honor of Read Across America Day. Be sure to include this website on your class newsletter or on your class website so students can access this site at home.

Library Presentations Grade K to 5 - Jefferson County Schools- 8135

This website provides free PowerPoint presentations on various topics relating to library use and research skills. Some of the specific topics include Marc Brown, Dr. Seuss, dictionary definitions, Dewey decimal system, tall tales, and others. You may need PowerPoint software on your computer to view these files, depending upon how the site creators saved them.

In the Classroom:
Get your interactive whiteboard or projector ready and use these wonderful FREE resources in your classroom or library/media center. If you are planning to assign a research project or book reports, these shows may help prepare your elementary students. The site includes a disclaimer asking to be notified if users find any unauthorized, copyrighted material. TeachersFirst recommends that you NOT download copies but instead use them online, just in case.

Seussville Reasoning Grade K to 3 - Random House- 9412

Come along with "Sam I Am" as he reasons rather reasonably with interactive challenges and printables. Some of the topics include finding differences, sequential order, concentration activities, and more. Be aware: at the time of this review, the “Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!” activity was “under construction.” To fully use this site it requires Flash, Shockwave, and Adobe Acrobat. All three can be downloaded here: TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Make sure you mark this site as a favorite for easy access in late February and early March when you will want to include these activities in your Dr. Seuss unit in honor of Read Across America Day. Be sure to include this website on your class newsletter or on your class website so students can access this site at home.

Use this site on an interactive whiteboard or projector, then have students explore on individual computers. This is a great "indoor recess" option!

Seussville Science Games Grade 1 to 3 - Random House- 1407

At this colorful site, Lorax teaches simple science with two interactive games (one about classification and the other about “Earth Day”). There is also a printable science page. To fully use this site it requires Flash, Shockwave, and Adobe Acrobat. All three can be downloaded here: TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Many of these activities lend themselves to the interactive whiteboard or projector, where students share the learning. The interactive activities could also be used to create a science learning center. Make sure you mark this site as a favorite for easy access in in late February and early March when you will want to include these activities in your Dr. Seuss unit in honor of Read Across America Day. You may want to use this site for Earth Day activities too! Be sure to include this website on your class newsletter or on your class website so students can access this site at home.

Read Across America Grade 13 to 13 - NEA- 978

Here's a chance to participate in a national (American) effort to encourage adults to read to children. NEA's Read Across America program wants every adult to read to a child as part of the celebration of Dr. Seuss's 95th birthday. Visit this site to see how you can help with a celebration in your local community.

Seussville Math Grade K to 2 - Random House- 1069

Come along with Yertle the Turtle as he helps the younger crowd learn numbers with an interactive counting game and several printable math pages. Examples of the activities include counting, number sense, addition, and more! To fully use this site it requires Flash, Shockwave, and Adobe Acrobat. All three can be downloaded here: TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Share this site on an interactive whiteboard or projector. Then have students work with a partner or on individual computers to "try their hands" at the activities. Print off the worksheets for enrichment or extra practice at home.