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Thing 1 and Thing 2 Paper Craft

Break out your favorite books and celebrate Dr. Seuss Day, along with Read Across America Day, with this our Thing 1 and Thing 2 Paper Craft! We’ve included a Free Printable Thing 1 and Thing 2 Template for easier crafting, too.

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There’s not many kids who haven’t grown up with Dr. Seuss. His books are so whimsical and fun, a staple of childhood. We had a great time putting this craft together to go with our cherished favorites.

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Cut and Paste Thing 1 and Thing 2 Craft

Thing 1 and Thing 2 Paper Craft supplies needed.

To make our Thing 1 and Thing 2 Paper Craft you will need our Thing 1 and Thing 2 Template, cardstock in red, white, and blue, a black sharpie, glue and scissors.

Thing 1 and Thing 2 Craft Supplies Needed

Step by Step Instructions

Print the Thing 1 and Thing 2 template. Cut out the pieces.

Template pieces cut on colored cardstock.

Trace the hair pattern on blue cardstock, the legs, arms and body patterns on red and the rest of the patterns on white cardstock. Cut out the traced patterns.

Glue face shape to blue hair shape, and glue leg patterns to body.

Next, glue the head on the hair pattern and attach the leg patterns on the bottom side of the body pattern.

Glue arms to sides of body, and write Thing 1 and Thing 2 on white circles.

Attach the hand patterns on both sides of the body pattern. Use a fine-tipped black sharpie to write ‘Thing 1’ and ‘Thing 2’ on the white circle.

Glue the head to the top of the body pattern.

Then, glue the head on the top of the body pattern. Also, glue the circle number label on the middle of the body pattern.

Use a black sharpie to draw a face on Thing 1 and Thing 2.

Finally, use a sharpie to draw faces for Thing 1 and Thing 2.

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Pin this Craft!

Want to make Thing 1 and Thing 2 for Dr. Seuss Day? Use the image below to pin this craft to Pinterest!

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More Dr. Seuss Crafts for Kids

If you have Thing 1 and Thing 2 then you’ll need The Cat in the Hat, too. Be sure to check out this Cardboard Roll Cat in the Hat Craft, as well as our Paper Bag Cat in the Hat Craft. And for more Dr. Seuss, try our Put Me in the Zoo Handprint Craft, as well as these Fork Painted The Lorax Crafts. We have more Dr. Seuss crafts at Our Kid Things, too!

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