As
March 2 approaches, many of us are looking for ways to help celebrate Dr.
Seuss’ birthday. Here are some ways to
integrate technology into your study or celebration of all things Seuss.
1.
Seussville: This is the go to
website for learning about Dr. Seuss and his books. This site gives students an online
environment where they can meet characters, play games, watch video clips, and
learn about the man himself. This site
also provides lesson plans and ideas for classroom activities.
2.
Dr. Seuss Camera-Cat in the Hat Edition: Take pictures with Cat in the Hat
characters or choose to become the Cat in the Hat, the playful Things or even
Sally or her brother. Personalize cards with comical and colorful stamps,
borders and classic Seussian text. Cat in the Hat Cards can be e-mailed to
friends & family or saved to the Photo Library. This could be paired with a writing
activity. One example could be writing
adjectives that describe the character from the book that they have become in
the picture. This app is $1.99. Which character would chose?
3.
Switch Zoo: One of my
favorite Dr. Seuss stories is If I Ran the Zoo. In the book Gerald McGrew wants to find more
unusual and exotic animals in the zoo.
Have students use the website Switch Zoo to create their new and exotic
animal that could be in Gerald’s zoo. Students can write a summary paragraph of
their animal. They could write about the
animals habitat, diet, and features.
4.
The Cat in the Hat Knows a
Lot About That: This site is based on
the PBS series by the same name. In each
episode the characters go on a science adventure. Students watching a using scientific inquiry
without realizing what they are doing. The
site also provides a teacher guide to help teach the scientific inquiry
process.
5.
Wordle: If your students have
read Dr. Seuss’s ABC book they have been exposed to alliteration. Have students use Wordle to create a word
cloud using words that describe themselves.
The catch? All of the descriptive
words have to begin with the first letter of their first name. What a fun way to practice alliteration.
Bonus: Don’t forget about
Microsoft Word as a tech tool for younger students. Invite readers from your school, parents, or
community members to come read their favorite Dr. Seuss book. After they leave have students write a thank
you note using Microsoft Word. This is a meaningful way to practice word
processing skills. Students could also
write a review of the book on your class blog.
Have a great weekend!
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