Dr. Seuss Inspired Preschool Math Activities

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Dr. Seuss books and activities are wonderful any time of the year, but since his birthday is coming up on March 2nd, I want to share some preschool math activities inspired by his books.  I just love mixing math and literature!!




Studies show that "cross-curriculum" teaching, or using two subjects like math and reading within a common theme (like a Dr. Seuss book) tend to improve learning and increase children's abilities to apply new skills!

Each of the pictures below are Amazon affiliate links and will take you to Amazon, where you can learn more about the books.  Purchasing a book after clicking the link never costs you anything more, but we get a very small commission for referring you.  

Following each picture are links to fun math activities that tie directly in to the book.  I hope you enjoy them!!

Yertle the Turtle


Counting With Yertle the Turtle at Inspiration Laboratories



Hop on Pop


Hop on Pop Dr. Seuss Games at Coffee Cups and Crayons



The Foot Book


Dr. Seuss Theme--The Foot Book Activities at Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
The Foot Book at Putti's World



The Lorax


Roll a Dice Lorax Game at Smashed Peas and Carrots



Cat in the Hat


Dr. Seuss Hat Pattern at H is for Homeschooling
Car in the Hat Math Activities at Coffee Cups and Crayons



Ten Apples up on Top


Ten Apples Up On Top at I Can Teach My Child
6 Activities for 10 Apples Up On Top at School Time Snippets



One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish


F Fish Day-Preschool Style at From the Hive



I may share at any of these parties!

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