Everyone will enjoy this Put Me in The Zoo Craft, so if you are having a class party to celebrate Read Across America, a Dr. Seuss Birthday, or your preschoolers love Dr. Seuss books, I suggest adding this easy Dr. Seuss paper plate craft. Your kids will love it!

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Everyone will enjoy this Put Me in The Zoo Craft, if you celebrate Read Across America, a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party or your preschoolers love Dr. Seuss books I suggest adding this easy Dr. Seuss paper plate craft. Your kids will love it! Put Me in the Zoo Reading Activities

Put Me in the Zoo Craft for Preschoolers

Welcome to this creative corner where we bring beloved stories to life through fun and engaging crafts! Today, we’re diving into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss with a delightful Put Me in the Zoo paper plate craft for preschoolers. Inspired by the charming tale of Spot, the playful creature who dreams of finding his perfect place, this craft is perfect for little hands and big imaginations. Not only will it provide an excellent opportunity for children to express their creativity, but it will also help them connect with the story in a hands-on way.

Enjoy this easy and super cute project that will surely add a splash of color and fun to your day!

Add the book Put Me in The Zoo with this cute Dr. Seuss craft to your preschool color lessons, and your children will be so happy. It’s a super simple paper plate craft for preschoolers and kids of all ages.

The picture below shows what you will need to make your Dr. Seuss Paper Plate Craft. However, I have it displayed in a recipe list form to print out towards the bottom of the page. Have Fun!

Put Me in The Zoo Paper Plate Craft

After you gather your supplies, I usually go ahead and cut the pipe cleaner for the children so it’s ready to use. If you are working with one or two children, this can easily be done with them, but if you are using this for a classroom craft, I like to have the pipe cleaner cut.

Start by cutting about a 2-inch piece off the pipe cleaner. Take the remaining pipe cleaner and bend into a smile. Glue on the 2 eyes and black pom (nose), then glue on the 2-inch piece right under the nose. Next glue on the mouth/smile, making sure it’s centered between the 2-inch piece.

For the tissue paper cut 1-inch squares out of the yellow tissue paper. Take the pencil and place the eraser end in the middle of a square.

Twist the paper up around the pencil and dip it in a tiny bit of glue. Place it on the paper plate and slowly lift out the pencil. Repeat step until the paper plate is filled.

You can also have your children scrunch up the little piece of tissue paper with their hands. Dab some glue on it and press it onto the plate.

Glue colored pom poms on all over the face. And let it dry.

Have fun making this cute Dr. Seuss craft.

Dr Seuss Paper Plate Craft

Isn’t this the cutest Put Me in the Zoo face that you’ve ever seen?!

Paper Plate Craft

Put Me in the Zoo Reading Activities for Preschoolers

Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire is a timeless classic that has captivated young readers for generations. The story of Spot, the colorful creature who wants to find his place in the zoo, is not only entertaining but also offers numerous opportunities for educational activities. Here are some engaging and fun reading activities inspired by “Put Me in the Zoo” that are perfect for preschoolers.

Color Matching Game

Materials: Colored pom-poms, printed images of Spot with different colored spots, colored construction paper.

Activity:

Create different colored spots on images of Spot.
Provide colored pom-poms for the children to match to the spots on the images.
This activity helps with color recognition and fine motor skills.

Story Sequencing

Materials: Printable sequencing cards with key scenes from the book.

Activity:

Print and cut out the sequencing cards.
Have children put the cards in the correct order to retell the story.
This helps with comprehension and understanding the sequence of events.

Spot’s Colorful Spots Craft

Materials: Paper plates, colored construction paper, glue, scissors, markers.

Activity:

Cut out circles from colored construction paper.
Have children glue the circles onto a paper plate to create their own version of Spot.
They can use markers to add other details to their creation.
This craft encourages creativity and fine motor skills.

Rhyming Words Hunt

Materials: Printable lists of rhyming words from the book, markers.

Activity:

Provide children with lists of rhyming words found in the book.
Have them highlight or circle the rhyming pairs.
This activity promotes phonemic awareness and early literacy skills.

Spot’s Movement Activities

Materials: Open space, music (optional).

Activities:

Read aloud the parts of the book where Spot performs different movements (e.g., jumping, flipping).
Encourage children to mimic Spot’s movements.
This is a great way to incorporate physical activity and gross motor skills into the reading experience.

Spot’s Feelings Discussion

Materials: Printable emotion cards, images of Spot showing different emotions.

Activity:

Discuss the different emotions Spot experiences throughout the story.
Use emotion cards to help children identify and talk about these feelings.
This activity supports social-emotional learning and empathy.

Spot’s Counting Spots

Materials: Printable images of Spot with varying numbers of spots, markers.

Activity:

Provide images of Spot with different numbers of spots.
Have children count the spots and write the number or place the correct number card next to the image.
This activity reinforces counting and number recognition.

Spot’s Adventure Map

Materials: Large paper or poster board, markers, stickers.

Activities:

Create a map of Spot’s adventure in the story.
Have children draw and label key locations from the book.
They can use stickers to mark where Spot goes on his journey.
This enhances comprehension and spatial awareness.

PUT ME IN THE ZOO READING ACTIVITIES

Put Me in the Zoo is a fun story that offers endless possibilities for engaging and educational activities. Incorporating these fun reading activities can help preschoolers connect with the story, enhance their literacy skills, and foster a love for reading.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, these activities will bring the magic of Spot’s colorful world into your home or classroom. Happy reading and crafting!

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Put Me in the Zoo Paper Plate Craft

Add the book Put Me in The Zoo with this cute Dr. Seuss craft to your preschool color lessons and your children will be so happy. It’s a super simple paper plate craft for preschoolers and kids of all ages.

Ingredients

White Paper Plate
Yellow Tissue Paper
Small Pom Poms (Orange, Blue, Green, Purple, Red, and Black)
Black Pipe Cleaner
Large Googly Eyes
Elmer’s Glue
Pencil and Scissors

Instructions

Cut about a 2-inch piece off the pipe cleaner. Take the remaining pipe cleaner and bend into a smile. Glue on the 2 eyes and black pom (nose), then glue on the 2-inch piece right under the nose. Next glue on the mouth/smile, making sure it’s centered between the 2-inch piece.
Cut 1-inch squares out of the yellow tissue paper. Take the pencil and place the eraser end in the middle of a square. Twist the paper up around the pencil and dip it in a tiny bit of glue. Place it on the paper plate and slowly lift out the pencil. Repeat step until the paper plate is filled.
Instead of using the pencil for the tissue paper another option is to have your children scrunch up the little piece of tissue paper with their hands and dab some glue on it and press it on to the plate.
Glue poms on all over the face. Let dry!
Have fun making this cute Dr. Seuss craft.

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