Hands-on Dr. Seuss Science Activities For Preschoolers

For Dr. Seuss day, we are sharing 30 Dr. Seuss science activities for preschoolers that are so much fun, engage their fine motor skills, promote critical thinking and observation skills, and the best part – it includes their Dr. Seuss’s books favorite characters!

Favorite Dr. Seuss Science Activities For Young Children

March 2nd is a special day — it’s Dr. Seuss’s birthday! He’s the author of some of the most popular books among kids of all ages and adults alike. His creativity has inspired generations!

To celebrate his birthday, we put together a bunch of different Dr Seuss activities that are not only fun ideas but also a great way for preschoolers to try their first science experiments, enjoy sensory play, and recreate parts of their favorite Dr. Seuss books.

These activities and science projects were written with younger children in mind, but older children who love learning fun will have a great time too.

1. I Do So Like Green Eggs Slime – Fun Dr. Seuss Craft for Kids

This fun activity is Green Eggs slime based on the favorite Dr Seuss book and will have you repeating Sam-I-Am in no time!

2. How to Make Oobleck! A Non-Newtonian Fluid

Have you heard about non-newtonian fluids? This How to make Oobleck is a great way for kids to learn about the science of liquids through play. Get your cornstarch, popsicle sticks and food coloring.

3. Make Awesome Dr Seuss Slime

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America with this easy and awesome Dr Seuss slime to go along with a favorite Dr Seuss book, The Cat In The Hat. From Little Bins For Little Hands.

4. Here is a Quick Inspired-by-Dr. Seuss Thunder Science Experiment

Here is a quick thunder science experiment inspired by Dr. Seuss’s fun book, Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You?! You’ll need a paper bag – that’s literally it. From Preschool Powol Packets.

5. Fizzy Green Eggs and Ham Experiment

Get ready to add this easy kitchen science, two-ingredient recipe to your Dr Seuss lesson plans this season! From Little Bins for Little Hands.

6. Grow the Grinch’s Heart Science Experiment

You need really simple supplies for this activity, like a green balloon, a red sharpie, an empty water bottle and other supplies you probably already own. From Creative Family Fun.

7. Stacking Apples Game: A Fall STEM Activity for Kids

Create a hands-on fall STEM activity with this stacking apples game using pretend apples and playdough. It’s a perfect match to challenge your child’s thinking skills. From The Educators’ Spin On It.

8. Green Eggs Chemistry Experiment

This experiment from Teach Beside Me makes vibrant green eggs that are safe to eat and have no artificial dyes whatsoever!! Grab your red cabbage and eggs.

9. Fizzing Green Eggs Science Experiment for Preschool

You cannot eat these “green eggs,” but they make a super fun preschool science project and go great with Dr. Seuss theme! From Preschool Powol Packet.

10. Dissolving Candy Fish For Fun Dr Seuss Activities!

Using candy fish is the perfect way to explore science and enjoy a classic Dr. Seuss book, One fish two fish red fish blue fish, all in one! From Little Bins For Little Hands.

11. Fizzy Color Mixing Experiment

Kids of all ages will love this fizzy color mixing experiment from Inspiration Laboratories. It’s super easy to set up and can entertain for quite a while.

12. How To Make Oobleck

Oobleck is a classic science experiment that is perfect for children of all ages. It’s easy to make and even more fun to play with! From ABCs of Literacy.

13. Measuring with the Foot Book by Dr. Seuss

The Foot Book is a great way to inspire kids to measure their feet and then use them to measure lots of other things. From Inspiration Laboratories.

14. Lorax Earth Day Slime Activity

What’s the science behind this The Lorax theme slime? Let’s learn all about chemical reactions with this science experiment! From Little Bins for Little Hands.

15. Making Footprints In The Snow – The Foot Book By Dr. Seuss Based Activity For Toddlers and Preschoolers

Let’s explore the outside and practice gross motor skills by making footprints in the snow! This activity is based on The Foot Book and is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. From Rainy Day Mum.

16. Fizzy Footprints {Dr. Seuss Virtual Book Club Blog Hop}

Since The Foot Book is all about feet, let’s go on a hunt for feet! Grab toys that have different types of feet and then make this science experiment. Idea from Toddler Approved.

17. Cat in the Hat Math Activities For Preschool

These fun Cat in the Hat activities are a great way to work on our math skills. Use a hat to measure how many hats tall different objects are! From Coffee Cups and Crayons.

18. Classic Egg Drop STEM Challenge

The egg drop challenge is a favorite when it comes to STEM activities for kids, and more when you add it to your Dr. Seuss activities. Let’s protect the egg! From There’s Just One Mommy.

19. Bartholomew and the Oobleck STEM Activity with LEGO

Want to learn more about the science of oobleck? Make this Bartholomew and the Oobleck inspired STEM activity to recreate the story. From STEAM Powered Family.

20. Cat In A Hat Cup Stacking Challenge

Here’s a fun STEM activity inspired by The Cat In The Hat. Join the challenge and find out how tall you can stack your hat using red solo cups! From Little Bins For Little Hands.

21. Egg Drop Challenge

Egg drop challenges are super cool and are terrific STEM activities! This one is great because it’s super simple and inexpensive. From Little Bins for Little Hands.

22. Apple Boats STEM Activity

This Apple Boats STEM Activity is an easy and fun way for children to test different sizes of apples and materials to see if apples float in water. From A Dab of Glue Will Do.

23. Exploring Science In Motion With a DIY Apple Game

Create a fun DIY Apple Game for exploring science with force and motion with your child, based on Ten Apples Up on Top. From The Educators’ Spin On It.

24. Cat in the Hat Science

Get your little one interested in science with this fun liquid Cat in the Hat science experiment. They’ll be so surprised to see how the colors separate. From Toddler Approved.

25. Learning Monkeys: {Dr. Seuss Inspired} One Fish Two Fish Counting Game

Here’s a simple game to practice counting, numbers, and colors with a fish bowl & some little fishies to swim in the bowl. From Mama Miss.

26. Green Eggs and Ham Addition Match Game

This addition match game is very easy to prepare, you only need 2 sheets of green construction paper, a black marker, and scissors. From Creative Family Fun.

27. Growing a Grinch Heart Science Experiment

Your children will love this Growing a Grinch Heart Science Experiment! It’s a fun way to get excited about the holiday season with a little bit of baking soda and vinegar. From Fun With Mama.

28. Cat in the Hat Center of Gravity Preschool Science Experiment

Try these fun Cat in the Hat themed Center of Gravity and Balancing science experiments and projects, and have your kid learn about gravity at the same time. From Preschool Powol Packets.

29. Inspired-by-Dr. Seuss Turtle Science STEM Challenge!

There’s so much you can do with a pile of rocks! Building a tower, learning about physics and gravity, counting, etc.! Try these ideas from Preschool Powol Packets.

30. Rubber Band Sling Shot LEGO Car!

Launching this LEGO car is one of the most fun things you can do for a STEM challenge. This one is inspired by Dr. Seuss book Green Eggs and Ham. Idea from Preschool Powol Packets.

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Did you try these Dr. Seuss science activities for preschoolers? Which one did your kiddo like best?