Fun With Seuss

Dr. Seuss has always been one of my favorite children's Authors! His books not only help children learn how to play with words and sounds, but they usually have great Themes, or Morals for students to remember. Here are a few samples of books and activities:

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Very imaginnative book about a character who tries to run away from his problems. This story reminds students that

THE GRASS IS NOT ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE! Have fun playing the SOLLA SOLLEW JEOPARDY game created by Natalie and Savannah.. Students can consolidate their knowledge by creating a SANDWICH BOOK PROJECT!

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This book is about a very unorthodox teacher and school being put under the microscope in regards to standardized testing. Students conclude that a GOOD SCHOOL is a school that "TEACHES YOU TO THINK!" Teachers can put together a slideshow of pictures from the book. Ask students if they have ever heard of Diffendoofer Day, and if not, predict what they think it is? The slideshow is an explanation that helps children understand that Diffendoofer Day is a very special day for a very special school. (Diffendoofer Day slideshow by Jessie C. and Jessie M).

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This fun and funny picture book is about a little boy who doesn't speak any words, instead, he only makes weird sounds. This delightful story helps students learn that sometimes it is the very "special" things about us that make us unique!! This book is great for teaching Onomonopias! After reading the book, students can create their own comic strips using

Onomonopias at ToonDoo.

You can also show the Gerald McBoing Boing video. After watching the video or reading the book, students can write the story in "their times." Make the story seem like it is happening toa classmate. What types of issues would this child face? What is not "socially" accepted at "this time" in our present society? (write a real-life Geral McBoing Boing).

Ideas created by: Allison and Josh

FOOTNOTE:

Whenever I tried to include the full lesson plan and standards for these activities, I would lose the data and page completely.

Feel free to use the email link at the top of this page if you want to see the full lesson plans and standards. All plans included ANTICIPATION, BUILDING. AND CONSOLIDATION ACTIVITES. Students were also required to include one "basic" technology component to their lesson plans. Lessons wer created by undergrad students at Concordia University as part of the Salute To Seuss project, hosted by Jennifer Wagner.

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