The Lorax Paper Plate Craft with Free Lorax Template
Get ready to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday in style with The Lorax Paper Plate Craft! This Paper Plate Craft is not only simple, but it’s also really adorable, too.
This is one of these easy Dr. Seuss activities that you can add to your radar in an instant and have no worry about the difficulty level of anyone getting it done.
Paper Plate Craft

The Lorax Paper Plate Craft with Free Lorax Template
We happily added this craft to our always-growing Dr. Seuss activities and I have a feeling we’re going to be making this over and over again. (and with how simple it is, why not?!)
When you use The Lorax template, this craft just couldn’t be any more simple. Besides the template, you only need 4 other supplies! That’s it! (and I bet that you have them already somewhere in your house!)
This is a great preschool craft to get everyone prepared and excited about a Dr. Seuss birthday party. Or, if you want to make the craft to go along with the reading of the book, that’s a perfect idea as well.
Lorax Paper Plate Craft
What you will need to make your Paper Plate Craft is in this picture below. However, I have it displayed in a recipe list form to print out towards the bottom of the page. Have Fun!

How to Make the Lorax Paper Plate Craft
Are you excited to get started? All you need to do is gather up these simple supplies:
- Paper plate
- Orange paint
- Paintbrush
- Quick-dry tacky glue or school glue
- Lorax Template File

Before getting started, make certain that you download and print The Lorax template!
Keep this tip in mind: If you’re printing with a cutting machine, upload the correct file to your software. Then, resize the images to fit one single 8 ½ by 11
The Lorax Template

Who can deny that cute face?

But don’t leave those features off the plate for long…

To get started, paint the paper plate orange and allow it to dry completely.

Then, glue the Lorax’s facial features on the paper plate. Just like that, it’s The Lorax!
Simple, quick, and so much fun! Perfect to create as you’re reading the pages of The Lorax book for Earth Day too!
As long as you’re supervising, this is a great craft for a wide variety of ages.
Earth Day Craft

Adorable, right? Even that face deserves a smile.

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Once you make this Lorax Preschool Craft your kids will love these Dr. Seuss Crafts too.
PIN THE LORAX PAPER PLATE CRAFT TO SAVE

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The Lorax Paper Plate Craft

The Lorax Paper Plate Craft is simple and certain to be a big hit in your house! If you'er a Dr. Seuss fan, you need this craft!
- Paper plate
- Orange paint
- Paintbrush
- Quick-dry tacky glue or school glue
- Lorax Template File
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Print the Lorax Template file of your choosing. If printing with cutting machine, upload the correct file to your software. Resize the images to fit one single 8 ½ by 11 page. Select to print and cut.
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Be aware that the SVG and EPS files are in black and white. If you choose to print in color, you will need to set those colors within your software manually.
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To create the Lorax, paint the paper plate orange and allow it to dry completely. Then, glue the Lorax’s facial features on the paper plate.