Free Printable 'Where the Wild Things Are' Coloring and Activities

Maurice Sendak said of himself that he wasn't a children's author. He just portrayed childhood honestly. Nevertheless, Sendak holds a place as a favorite kids' author and illustrator. He passed away on May 8 and as we bid farewell to author Sendak, let's remember him by his books. The Where the Wild Things Are movie premiered October 16, 2009. Based on Sendak's beloved childrens' book, the movie is 'wildly' popular, too. Need free printable coloring, games, activities and lesson plans from WTWTA? Then you have come to the right place. Read on for links to free printable coloring pages, word search, crossword puzzle, lesson plans and activities. Let's start with the free printable "Where the Wild Things Are"coloring pages, because that's typically what people want most. Read more

Dr. Seuss a Polymath? I Vote "Yes!"

Oh, the places Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, has gone in 108 years. From the Jungle of Nool to the top of Mt. Crumpet to the best-seller list and On Beyond Zebra, the good doctor is loved in all lands, tongues and, I suspect, genera and species. As the Washington Post reminds us, March 2 is the birthday of this patron saint of fun. I propose that, in honor of Seuss Day we elect Geisel our newest polymath, our next Renaissance Man. After all, says Assessment Psychology, it's been some time since the last, Rabindranath Tragore was added to the list. And the U.S. only has one polymath so far. I won't tell you who--see if you can find out. Take a moment the check the other Renaissance Men. And yes, we're overdue for a Renaissance Woman category.  Who better than Seuss for homo universalis? Read more on Dr. Seuss Should Be Next Renaissance Man

Lesson Plans from Dr Seuss

Using Dr. Seuss Books to Teach Economics, History, Political Science and Sociology Lessons Dr. Seuss gives us words of wisdom in candy-coated treats. Yertle the Turtle, Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose, The Lorax, Horton Hears a Who--these and others teach important life lessons. Here are guidelines for using four classic Dr. Seuss books to teach lessons in ethics, current affairs and sociology. View more »