Dr. Seuss is by far the most influential and popular children's authors and his stories are timeless. It is very likely that his books are among the favorites of your child so for their birthday, or even in celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2nd, why not throw a Dr. Seuss inspired party? You can find inspiration for party treats and activities in all of his stories but here are a few idea of my favorites.
The Lorax
These Truffula Tree Straws are so simple to make. Just licorice and cotton candy add so much color and fun to the choices. Photo courtesy of Mom On Time Out.
This Lorax pinata can be a great DIY project to do with the kids in preparation of the party. You can do it by finding a large round balloon, placing paper mache all over the surface, wait for that to dry, cut a flap out of the paper mache (popping the balloon), take out the balloon piece, add details and colors with paper, and fill to the brim with candy. The kids will really have a sense of accomplishment and pride when they see the final product. Photo courtesy of Babble.com.
The Cat In The Hat
These parfaits are super simple to make. You could use red Jello or even fresh strawberries alternating with whipped cream to create these festive treats. Photo courtesy of Artisan Cake Company.
Thing 1 and Thing 2 cupcakes will definitely be a hit with all the guests at the party. The icing make to look like the blue hair of Thing 1 and Thing 2 can be made with special icing nozzles but if you don't have those, no worries, cotton candy can be used as an easy substitute. Photo courtesy of Whimsical Printables.
Super cute kabobs for the kids can be made with cuts of strawberries and marshmallows. Or if you want to make them a little healthier or stick with the fruit theme for these treats, banana slices can also be used to create the white stripes on the hat. Photo courtesy of Cook it, Clean it, Make it Fun.
The kids will have sooo much fun with this party game. The hat is easily made with an empty oatmeal tin and red and white construction paper topped off with a paper plate. If you fill balloons with rice and try to toss them in the hat from a distance the party goers will be entertained for hours. Photo courtesy of Motherhood and Other Adventures.
I used to love these juices and using them at your party is such a simple way to stay within the color scheme of the party. Print out your own custom labels and just tape them on to add a personal touch. Photo courtesy of Rarely Pins.
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
This is a really fun way to make one of Dr. Seuss's most popular books a part of your party. Fill cups with blue Jello and then just add Swedish Fish to recreate One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Photo courtesy of Simple Girl at Home.
Carry over the fish theme on the dessert table. A dash of round white sprinkles create bubbles for the Goldfish and add more detail to your sweets. Photo courtesy of Taste Spotting.
Horton Hears a Who
The flower from Horton Hears a Who can be recreated with pipe cleaners and a pink pom-pom. The kids will be running around the party with these protecting their spec from everything that could harm them. Photo courtesy of First Born Insanity.
A great activity to do is a game of pin the tail on the donkey, or in this case, pin the flower on the end of Horton's trunk. Another way to really increase the fun is to make the blindfold an elephant mask that resembles Horton out of a couple of paper plates.
Green Eggs and Ham
Some green M&Ms and melted white chocolate chips on pretzels is a delicious way to make green eggs that the guests won't be able to get enough of. Photo courtesy of The Girl Who Ate Everything.
If you're looking for items to stuff the goody bags with some green Silly Putty resembles green eggs incredibly and will give the kids hours of fun.
