Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Cat in the Hat is 50!

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Have your class react to a number of statements about The Cat in the Hat, then read a news article about a special event honoring the birthday of the popular book. The teacher introduces an article with a discussion and vocabulary...
Worksheet
Seussville

The Cat in the Hat Birthday Tic-Tac-Toe!

For Students K - 2nd
Play a classic game of tic-tac-toc with a Seuss-ical twist. Instead of X's and O's, the game pieces are either hats and cakes or hats and cats. Kids color and cut out their game pieces before sitting down for a game or two.
Activity
PBS

The Cat in the Hat Activity Exploring Weather

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Observe different types of weather right in your classroom! Here, pupils look at clouds, rain, snow, wind, and hot and cold temperatures, and observe these weather patterns at school. They keep track of their observations in a worksheet...
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Virtual Vine

Cat In the Hat Story Elements

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Engage your pupils in a plot activity based on the favorite Dr. Seuss book, The Cat in the Hat. There are two pages included here. The first is a list of plot elements and the second is a grid of plot points and other information. Class...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Cat in the Hat

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
For this Dr. Seuss comprehension of text worksheet, students complete a vocabulary word search, answer ten comprehension questions and match various pictures that rhyme.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cat in the Hat Math Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Cat in the Hat themed, math worksheet, students will determine the answer to nine different word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and pattern recognition skills.
Worksheet
Seussville

A Classic in 236 Words

For Students K - 6th Standards
Get in the reading spirit on Read Across America Day while celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday with four printable worksheet activities. Included is a word search using story character's names, a quiz to test how many Dr. Seuss titles you've...
Activity
Seussville

Hats off to Dr. Seuss Hat Toss

For Teachers K - 2nd
Focus on Dr. Seuss's cat's iconic hat with a crafty activity. Kids make their own red-and-white-striped hat and then toss paper balls into the hat. See who has the best aim! Additional Cat in the Hat materials are included.
Worksheet
Seussville

The Cat's Word Find!

For Students K - 2nd
Can your class find all the words that crafty cat in the hat wants them to find? Kids circle nine words in this puzzle, all of which are in Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat.
Worksheet
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The Cat in the Hat Word Search

For Students 1st
In this The Cat in the Hat word search worksheet, 1st graders will find and circle 18 words from the story. The puzzle is in the shape of the Cat's hat.
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Dr. Seuss Day

For Teachers 1st
First graders celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday. Moving through six stations in small groups, first graders rotate on the teacher's signal through several engaging activities connected to Dr. Seuss's books and poetry.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cat In the Hat Glyph

For Students K - 1st
In this Cat In the Hat glyph worksheet, students read each sentence and follow the directions to color the picture of the cat in the hat. Students color five parts of the cat.
Activity
Seussville

It's Time to Play Seuss-Aphone!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Play a game of telephone, Dr. Seuss style! Kids can use the suggested phrases listed on this page or choose any silly sentence that the famous cat wearing a hat says. See the materials for two more activities.
Activity
Curated OER

Cat and the Hat Word Search

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this Cat in the Hat themed worksheet, students will examine a wordsearch puzzle and discover eleven Cat in the Hat related words.
Lesson Plan
Perkins School for the Blind

Wheel of Fortune Game

For Teachers 1st - 6th Standards
Games are great for practicing any number of basic skills. Here is a set of wonderful instructions for making a braille version of a spinning game, where children win points by correctly reading/identifying the high-frequency words the...
Printables
A to Z Teacher Stuff

Dr. Seuss Hat Printable

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Inspired by The Cat in the Hat, this printable can be used in a number of ways. The hat is made up of five stripes and a brim that kids can write on, color, cut out, and more.
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Seussville

Cat Tricks!

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Who knew a cat could do so many things!? In Dr. Seuss's world, a lot can happen, but what can your pupils do? Have them practice some fun motions and sounds by going through the list provided here.
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Scholastic

Dr. Seuss Extension Activities

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd Standards
Extend the exhilarating learning experience of Dr. Seuss with five activities designed to reinforce literacy skills—site word reading, dialogue writing, story mapping, and more! Featured stories include The Lorax,...
Worksheet
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Cat in the Hat Alphabet

For Students Pre-K - 3rd
In this Dr. Seuss alphabet worksheet, students color and cut out the 26 Cat in the Hat alphabet cards on the pages. There are 6 alphabet cards on each page.
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Scholastic

Literacy Activities for Any Time

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
As the title suggests, this packet is loaded with activities that can be used at any time. The common element in all the exercises is that they are connected to books by Dr. Seuss.
PPT
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Welcome to Seuss Squares

For Teachers 1st - 5th
This PowerPoint reviews works by Dr. Seuss. The interactive game requires players to answer plot questions about Fox in Socks, Cat in the Hat, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, The Lorax, and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. 
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Resources for Educators

Math & Science Connection

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd Standards
Whether you're using a collection of Dr. Seuss books to teach basic math skills like counting, adding, and subtracting, or exploring the different states of matter by melting a crayon with a hairdryer, a series...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Theodor Seuss Geisel Challenge

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Dr. Seuss activity worksheet, students respond to 8 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit the knowledge they have about the author.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Theodor Seuss Geisel Vocabulary

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Dr. Seuss vocabulary skills activity, students match the 8 listed books and terms affiliated with Dr. Seuss to the appropriate sentences that describe each of them.