If the last year has taught us anything, it’s how much teachers have helped us celebrate the holidays (big and small!) If you find yourself celebrating Read Across America day at home this year, don’t worry. We’ve got lots of ways to help celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, 2021 style.

Last year, my daughter was on day three of a low grade fever on Read Across America day. I don’t know how your elementary school does it, but our school makes a BIG deal of celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday. There are read alouds, crafts, games, and book exchanges. 

And one grumpy little lady who was VERY upset to be home sick, missing all the fun.

So we got a head start on what would be a whole year of at-home fun, and celebrated Read Across America Day right here at home.

So you’re if you’re trying to wring a little fun and excitement out of Dr. Seuss birthday at home with your kids this year, we’ve got some ways to help make it a fulfilling, low stress day.

Looking for some outdoor activities to supplement your transportation theme? Find ways for your vehicle-loving toddler or preschooler to play outside with this collection of fun transportation activities to do outdoors.

Some kids love animals. Some kids love baby dolls. Some are obsessed with their building blocks.

But the kids that love vehicles? Well, their dedication to all things that go often takes it to the next level. 

If you have a transportation loving kiddo in your life, you’ll know the particular joy they feel when they’re playing with their toys with wheels. They love to spot vehicles in the real world, build with their train sets, and line up their hot wheels.

So what better way to engage your toddler or preschooler than setting up some transportation themed outdoor activities? With low prep and high engagement, your little one will take these ideas and run with them. 

Read on for our list of fun transportation theme activities for kids to do outside!

Learning about rainbows with your preschooler? Or need a fun St. Patrick’s Day activity for your toddlers? Paint rainbow rocks, and send the kiddos on a rainbow scavenger hunt! This is a sweet, simple, time filling rainbow themed activity for kids your whole family is sure to love. 

I’m not usually a big fan of St. Patrick’s Day. All the St. Patrick’s Day activities my kids have ever done- leprechaun traps, treasure hunts, even putting potatoes in their shoes- have been conducted at school.

But last year, we were fresh into a stay at home order that would keep my kids home with me allll day long, leaving all of the magic making to me.

In a fit of desperation, I came up with a simple idea. We’d paint some rocks in the colors of the rainbow. The project evolved from a simple premise into almost a full day of play. 

Here’s how to set up your own rainbow rock painting activity for toddlers, and how to turn into an exciting rainbow scavenger hunt for kids afterwards.