--- title: 6 Seussical Activities to Celebrate Read Across America Day description: NEA's Annual Read Across America Day has communities across the country join together to share their love of reading. image: https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/seussical_activities-2__800x400.jpg --- # 6 Seussical Activities to Celebrate Read Across America Day February 19 - [Home](https://www.extendednotes.com/) - [Articles](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog) - 6 Seussical Activities to Celebrate Read Across America Day Share this Post [mailto:?subject=Sharing%20a%20blog%20post;body=Check%20out%20this%20ExtendED%20Notes%20blog%20post:%20https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/6-seussical-activities-to-celebrate-read-across-america-day](mailto:?subject=Sharing%20a%20blog%20post;body=Check%20out%20this%20ExtendED%20Notes%20blog%20post:%20https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/6-seussical-activities-to-celebrate-read-across-america-day) [Teaching Strategies ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/teaching-strategies) ![Seussical activities-2](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/seussical_activities-2__800x400.jpg) ## NEA's Read Across America Day   Every year on NEA's Read Across America Day, educators, parents and communities across the country join together to share their love of reading and help cultivate a love of reading in students. It is also a time to celebrate the wonderful works of one of the most beloved authors, Dr. Seuss. Below are 6 activities to kick-start your Seussical celebration:   - Exercise students’ brains with a [Read Across America word search puzzle](https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/). Word search puzzles help to improve letter and word recognition and increase students’ vocabulary. - Create the “sweet” version of [green eggs and ham](https://the-wilson-world.blogspot.com/2011/03/sweet-dr-suess-snack.html) using candy melts, green M&Ms, wax paper, a squeeze bottle and a template. - Make [hand-print Seuss “Things”](http://www.classroomfreebies.com/2012/02/march-2nd-freebies-galore.html) using red and blue paint, white construction paper, googly eyes and a black permanent marker. - Create a [“Cat Gets a New Hat” board](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/159244536798301992/). Have students decorate new hats for the famous Dr. Seuss character and hang them up for display. - Read Bartholomew and the Oobleck and mix your own batch of [Oobleck](http://www.momto2poshlildivas.com/2012/03/dr-seuss-oobleck.html)! You will need two cups of cornstarch, one cup of water, a few drops of food coloring and a bowl. - If all else fails, grab a few of your favorite Dr. Seuss books and bring the characters to life! 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