Making patterns with Dr. Seuss’s hat!

Posted February 23, 2011 by Deborah Stewart in Activity Boxes 4096 12 0

On March 2nd, we will be celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss. We have a few ideas planned and a few activity boxes prepared as well.

This is our “Cat in the Hat” activity box. It is simply several laminated Dr. Seuss hats cut from red construction and a set of laminated strips of construction paper…

The children will be invited to place the laminated strips on the cat’s hat any way they wish.

A simple idea to extend the story into our play and a great way to promote a little patterning practice!

About Deborah Stewart

Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. has been working and teaching in the field of early childhood education for over 30 years. Deborah currently owns and teaches in her own part-time, private preschool called The Children’s Studio. Deborah’s deep passion for teaching and working with young children is documented and then graciously shared with millions of readers around the world through her blog and other social networking communities. Deborah believes that young children learn best through play and exploration and embraces this belief in all that she does in her own classroom so that she can effectively and passionately share rewarding, real- life, tried-and-true practices with other teachers, parents, and leaders across the field of early childhood education.

12 Comments

Annette W Posted February 24, 2011 9:02 am

I’ve been thinking a lot about patterns! I like this simile idea!

Stacie @AmazingMess Posted February 24, 2011 10:17 am

Hi, Deborah! I was wondering if I can include a photo and link back to this for a compilation of Dr. Seuss activities I’m working on for my other blog?!!

Thanks!

Deborah J. Stewart Posted February 24, 2011 10:37 am

Of course – that is never a problem:)

Stacie @AmazingMess Posted February 24, 2011 11:54 am

I just wanted to make sure!!

Hope you’re having a great week! 🙂

Anne Posted February 25, 2011 7:56 am

I love that you laminated them to do over and over again. I had my 3’s paint theirs as a pattern. We also used Styrofoam circles some red and some white to make patterns.
https://www.teachingtwo.com/2010/02/04/dr-seuss-day/

Sandy Posted February 25, 2011 10:22 am

Great idea!

Deborah J. Stewart Posted February 25, 2011 6:42 pm

All terrific ideas!

Kristi @ Creative Connections for Kids Posted February 26, 2011 2:49 pm

I am always looking for ideas for patterning. Also enjoyed your post on organization. Thanks!

Deborah J. Stewart Posted February 26, 2011 8:48 pm

Thank you Kristi!

Lorene Posted February 27, 2011 12:22 am

Great idea! I will use it at this week’s Dr. Seuss day.

Deborah J. Stewart Posted February 27, 2011 10:40 am

Thank you for stopping by Lorene!

cheryl golangco Posted February 27, 2011 9:03 pm

This is cute! And I love the pattern… I might try this out some time this week 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

Annette W Posted February 24, 2011 9:02 am

I’ve been thinking a lot about patterns! I like this simile idea!
Stacie @AmazingMess Posted February 24, 2011 10:17 am

Hi, Deborah! I was wondering if I can include a photo and link back to this for a compilation of Dr. Seuss activities I’m working on for my other blog?!!

Thanks!
Deborah J. Stewart Posted February 24, 2011 10:37 am

Of course – that is never a problem:)
Stacie @AmazingMess Posted February 24, 2011 11:54 am

I just wanted to make sure!!

Hope you’re having a great week! 🙂
Anne Posted February 25, 2011 7:56 am

I love that you laminated them to do over and over again. I had my 3’s paint theirs as a pattern. We also used Styrofoam circles some red and some white to make patterns.
https://www.teachingtwo.com/2010/02/04/dr-seuss-day/
Sandy Posted February 25, 2011 10:22 am

Great idea!
Deborah J. Stewart Posted February 25, 2011 6:42 pm

All terrific ideas!
Kristi @ Creative Connections for Kids Posted February 26, 2011 2:49 pm

I am always looking for ideas for patterning. Also enjoyed your post on organization. Thanks!
Deborah J. Stewart Posted February 26, 2011 8:48 pm

Thank you Kristi!
Lorene Posted February 27, 2011 12:22 am

Great idea! I will use it at this week’s Dr. Seuss day.
Deborah J. Stewart Posted February 27, 2011 10:40 am

Thank you for stopping by Lorene!
cheryl golangco Posted February 27, 2011 9:03 pm

This is cute! And I love the pattern… I might try this out some time this week 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

Making patterns with Dr. Seuss’s hat!

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