Truffula Tree Paper Plate Craft: How To Make For Lorax Fun

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This Truffula tree paper plate craft is a simple and engaging activity to boost your fun with The Lorax by Dr. Seuss.

With a few craft supplies, your kids will be able to create a delightful Truffula tree scene. I'm sharing step-by-step instructions plus creative ideas for making. This DIY Dr. Seuss craft can be customized and enjoyed in a variety of ways.

Find out more about how to easily make this Truffula tree craft and get ready for some Dr. Seuss fun with your students.

Related: Enjoy more DIY fun with our frugal Truffula tree crafts!

Examples of Truffula tree paper plate craft with popsicle sticks and tissue paper.

Reinforce Positive Messages with a Simple Craft

Have you been reading the Dr. Seuss classic, The Lorax, and want a frugal way to extend the learning? Or maybe you're getting ready for a fun Dr. Seuss Day or Read Across America celebration? Perhaps you'd like a creative way to help your kids enjoy Earth Day?

Well, this Truffula tree paper plate craft is an eco-friendly and affordable way to do all of that and more!

The Lorax (written by Dr. Seuss) has been a family favorite for years. My boys and I have read this book again and again as part of our homeschool fun. The hopeful messages and important reminders have been powerful ways to spark conversations about taking better care of our environment, as well as growth mindset skills like empathy.

In addition to our free printable Dr. Seuss activities featuring The Lorax (like our fun mazes and bookmarks), we've had a blast with games and activities, like this Truffula tree paper plate craft.

Recommended Materials for This Truffula Tree Craft

This DIY craft for kids only requires a few materials. I love how easy and frugal this activity is! Making this Lorax-inspired craft with multiple kids or a class? Make sure to have enough supplies (including extras!) for all.

I suggest that you have these supplies ready to go so you'll be all set for craft fun with kids:

paper plates
tissue paper (green paper plus at least 1 or 2 other colors)
popsicle sticks (or wood craft sticks)
yellow paint
black paint pen or marker
glue stick

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Paper plates, tissue paper, black paint pen, glue stick, yellow paint, and popsicle sticks.

How to Make This Truffula Tree Paper Plate Craft

Popsicle sticks painted yellow with paint brush.

01

Prepare the popsicle sticks

Paint the popsicle sticks (or wood craft sticks) yellow. Let dry.

Yellow popsicle sticks with black paint pen.

02

Make black lines

Use a black paint pen or marker to draw horizontal lines across popsicle sticks.

03

Add popsicle sticks

Glue popsicle sticks to paper plate. Position them vertically next to each other.

Leave some space between the two popsicle sticks to the tops of the truffula trees don't touch.

3 piles of tissue paper squares in yellow, green, and orange.

04

Prepare tissue paper

Cut the tissue paper into small squares. Use green (for the grass) and whatever colors you'd like for the tops of the trees.

05

Add the grass

Apply glue to the base of the sticks.

Crumble up the green tissue paper squares and press onto the glue.

06

Complete the tree tops

Apply glue in a circle at the top of the sticks.

Choose a color of tissue paper for each tree. Repeat the crumbling and sticking squares process.

Fluff the tissue paper squares back up after gluing.

Fun Ways to Use This Dr. Seuss Craft

This paper plate craft featuring Truffula trees can be used in a variety of ways. You can display your creations:

during storytime
on bulletin boards
part of your homeschool space
on your refrigerator or window
DIY party decor
Dr. Seuss Day celebration
letter "T" lessons (Truffula tree)

Before beginning your craft time with your students, chat with them about about their ideas for making these Truffula tree scenes with these supplies. Look at pictures from The Lorax book and other Dr. Seuss stories for inspiration.

Your kids can draw The Lorax or other characters from the book on their crafts. OR your students could add stickers or stamps!

Example of Truffula Tree paper plate craft made with popsicle sticks and orange and yellow tissue paper.

Enjoy a Creative Activity Inspired by The Lorax

I'm so excited that you're ready to have some hands-on fun with The Lorax and its Truffula trees. I highly encourage you to customize your projects and take your creativity to the next level.

I hope these Truffula tree paper plate crafts are a tremendous hit with your kids! What ideas do you have for making and using these crafts? I'd love to hear about your experiences - please share in the comments area at the bottom of this post.