If you’re looking to spark some giggles and creativity during story time, this There’s a Wocket in My Pocket activity is pure magic. Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully weird rhyming world, this craft lets little learners imagine the silly creatures living in their own “pockets”—just like the zlocks behind the clocks or the findow in the window from the book.
This is a perfect hands-on activity for preschoolers and kindergarteners, especially after reading the story together. Kids get to invent funky, colorful creatures and give them cozy pockets to hide in. Rhyming, crafting, storytelling—this activity checks all the boxes.
A Fun Wocket in My Pocket Craft for Preschool
Using the printable Wocket in My Pocket page, children can design their own “wockets” (or zings, dings, glings—whatever their imaginations cook up!) and tuck them into paper pockets. Each pocket gets stapled onto a half sheet of contrasting paper, creating a cute display spot for their handmade creatures.
Want to turn it into classroom décor? Punch holes along the top of each finished page and string them together to make a cheerful banner of rhyming creations. It’s a great hallway or bulletin board display that families love to stop and read.
For an alternate twist, try the printable where children rhyme a creature and a name—like “There’s a Jed in my pocket named Fred.” This version works especially well for younger kids who may need simpler, more predictable rhymes.
This preschool craft utilizes the title, There’s a Wocket in my Pocket for the printable page. Children can design their own creature to insert into their pocket. The pockets are then stapled to a half sheet of contrasting paper to create a holding space for their creative creatures.
Make it a classroom decoration! Punch holes in the tops of the pages to create a classroom banner to display the rhymes. For a little different spin, I’ve also included a printout where children can rhyme the type of creature with it’s name. See above for There’s a Jed in my pocket named Fred. For younger, preschoolers this might be a simpler rhyme to put together.
How to Make the Wocket in My Pocket Craft
Start out by selecting either the Wocket in my Pocket printout or the Wocket in my Pocket Name printout. Use colorful printer paper for a more festive craft. Cut the pockets apart and save the scraps to create the creatures for the pockets. Other embellishments might be sequins, glitter, google eyes, paper hole reinforcement and markers.
To create little pockets, use a half sheet of paper – either white or a coordinating color for the backing. Trim the paper to about a quarter inch along the bottom ‘v’. Finally, staple the sides and bottoms of the two papers together. Children can then fill in the rhyming blanks on the form and tuck their imaginative creatures inside.
Add a few hole punches and string together with yarn and you’ve got a colorful, decorative classroom banner.
Still having fun with rhymes? Enjoy these free Rhyme Time printables fror Seussville.
