Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Dr Seuss and a world of artisans

Around the world many children and adults are familiar with the imaginary world of Dr. Seuss. In fact, many people were influenced by his many children's books every year, celebrated his birthday in March around the world. If you try some creative ways to share your love of Theodor Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) why not one of these Dr. Seuss crafts look inspired by his vast library of short stories?

Most people are aware of the many fantastic creaturesproliferate throughout the universe Seuss. Why not try to make your own version of a zizza Zuzz Zazz ABC by Dr. Seuss, with googly eyes, pipe cleaners, pieces of cardboard and other odds and ends with your food crafting box? Nothing to create what might be considered inappropriate.

Another Dr. Seuss fine craftsmanship based on the figure of myself and others. Need some construction paper, crayons or markers and a stapler. Fold sheets 4-6construction paper and then sew together to resemble a book. Some ideas to keep in his book are: contours of the hand and a child, you can also drag or stamp of a pet's paw or foot rather easily, illustrate or draw the bottom of various size cups, forks and spoons, and everything else in your house can be in different sizes to find. This is a great lesson of respect for people, animals and objects for their differences, but also their similarities. This is a common themeSee all the Seuss books.

The Cat in the Hat is one of the most popular and famous books of Dr. Seuss. A good idea is to create a hat craft that looks like the stories and the cat with a whimsical reminder of the unique perspective of these fun and classic. With strips of red and white construction paper, cardboard oatmeal, a container cover in a striped design. He continues to paint or color of a disposable paper plates red or black. Then cut a cross onwith scissors in the middle of the paper plate and put the container of oatmeal in the plate forming a flap. Voila wear a hat, the cat would be proud!

For the last Dr. Seuss crafts, why not try to make Oobleck from history, and the Oobleck Bartholamew? Instead of the usual paper, pen or color you need in the kitchen for a messy but fun experiment head. Everyone knows the story will be thrilled to try to make this sticky concoction. You need 2.5Cups cornstarch, 1.5 cups of water at room temperature, some green food coloring, and a bowl and spoon to mix together oobleck. Add the water in the bowl first and tint green with green food coloring. Next, add half a cup of corn starch at a time. Your oobleck can now be stretched, rolled and pressed to your heart's desires.

I hope these Dr. Seuss crafts help you and your family celebrate the many contributions of Theodor Geisel to children's literature and are onlyjust kidding. Have fun!

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