If you love Dr. Seuss, you’re going to love this The Lorax Truffula Trees Craft. In fact, this is one of those crafts that you’re going to want to have the book to read right alongside you while you’re completing this craft. 

It’s always a good time to have the craft to use as a prop to go right along with the book. There are so many times when we’ve read the book but having a visual that the kids can make to go along with it would have helped so much! 

It’s been said that when your child can use their hands to complete crafts and activities, they’ll remember and learn so much more about what they were doing. 

If you love The Lorax book, this Lorax Inspired Truffula Trees Craft is a must! Your little one will love being able to create their own trees to go right along with the story! You can also take Dr. Suess’s birthday to another level by creating an easy DIY Lorax Costume.

The Lorax Truffula Trees Paper Plate Craft for Dr. Seuss Day

What’s Needed to Make this Fun Lorax Craft

Green, Pink, Purple, & Orange Tissue Paper
White Paper Plate
3 Straws (any color)
Elmer’s Glue
Pencil
Scissors

How to Make a Truffula Trees Scene on Paper Plates

First, cut 10-12 1-inch squares out of the purple, pink and orange tissue paper. Then cut 25 1-inch squares out of the green tissue paper.

Next, take a pencil and place the eraser end in the middle of a green square. Twist the paper up around the pencil and dip it in a tiny bit of glue. Place it on the bottom of the paper plate and slowly lift out the pencil. Repeat the process until you have a line of grass.

Once you have a line of grass, take the three straws and cut different lengths. Glue each one onto the plate, making sure to have one end in the grass.

Repeat step 2 to make the Truffula trees. Press down each tissue paper in a circle to create the shape of the treetop. Only 10-12 squares will be needed to make the trees.

Once your scene is complete from The Lorax, let the plate dry.

Have fun making this Dr. Seuss craft to go with the book The Lorax.  You can also check out these fun crafts some friends have created:

The Lorax Piñata by Surviving a Teachers Salary 

The Lorax Nutter Butter Cookies by The Nerd’s Wife

 

The Lorax Truffula Trees Craft

Yield: 1 Paper Plate Craft

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Estimated Cost: $3

If you love The Lorax book, this Lorax Truffula Trees Paper Plate Craft is a must! Your little one will love being able to create their own Lorax Scene.

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Materials

• Green, Pink, Purple, & Orange Tissue Paper
• White Paper Plate
• 3 Straws (any color)
• Elmer’s Glue
• Pencil

Tools

• Scissors

Instructions

1. Cut 10-12 1-inch squares out of the purple, pink and orange tissue paper. Then cut 25 1-inch squares out of the green tissue paper.
2. Take a pencil and place the eraser end in the middle of a green square. Twist the paper up around the pencil and dip it in a tiny bit of glue. Place it on the bottom of the paper plate and slowly lift out the pencil. Repeat the process until you have a line of grass.
3. Once you have a line of grass, take the three straws and cut different lengths. Glue each one onto the plate, making sure to have one end in the grass.
4. Repeat step 2 to make the Truffula trees. Press down each tissue paper in a circle to create the shape of the tree top. Only 10-12 squares will be needed to make the trees.
5. Once your scene is complete from The Lorax, let the plate dry.