Lorax Flower Pot DIY

2 min read September 13, 2026 Alisha Peare
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Read Across America week is a very exciting time in the classroom. Students are eager to learn all about one of their favorite authors, Dr. Seuss. It is a great time to create a very cute & simple DIY craft to help brighten up the classroom after a long winter!

Project Time
50 to 60 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Paint the inside and outside of a DIYCeramicFlowerpot using CrayolaOrangeAcrylicPaint. One coat was all I needed!

Lorax Flower Pot DIY step 1
Step
2

While you wait for the flower pot to dry, create truffula trees! I created two different versions. To create the first version, use gluedots, pom-poms, and blackstripedpaperstraws. Attach the glue dots to the pom-poms and hold it onto the straw. It’s that simple! No other glue is needed.

Lorax Flower Pot DIY step 2 part 1
Lorax Flower Pot DIY step 2 part 2
Step
3

To create the second version of truffula trees, do the same steps but use Dr. Seusspencils instead!

Lorax Flower Pot DIY step 3 part 1
Lorax Flower Pot DIY step 3 part 2
Step
4

Attach the self-adhesiveglittermustache. Use gluedots to attach the pom-pom nose and googlyeyes to the flower pot.

Lorax Flower Pot DIY step 4
Step
5

To incorporate writing into this adorable Lorax Flower Pot, have students writearesponse to how they will help the earth. Students can attach their response to a pencil or straw.

Lorax Flower Pot DIY step 5
Step
6

Now they are ready to be displayed around the classroom. Students could make this DIY flower pot in a group, also! This might help save on space around your room. I hope this post has inspired you to get crafty and creative to celebrate Read Across America Week.

Lorax Flower Pot DIY step 6

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