10+ Ways to Use Build A Monster with Your Kids
Inside: 10+ creative ways to use “Build a Monster” printables in your classroom for engaging, fun, and educational activities that kids will love!
Wondering just what to do with the Build A Monster printable pieces you bought? Outside of building monsters with your kids? I’ve got you covered! Because homeschool moms and teachers alike want to get the most bang for their buck!
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Ways to use the Build A Monster with Your Kids
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Storytelling Activity
Have students create their monsters and then write a story featuring their characters. This encourages narrative skills and creative thinking.
Monster Fashion Show
Organize a “Monster Fashion Show” where students present their crafted monsters and describe their features or special abilities. This can be a fun way to practice public speaking.
Monster Math
Use the monsters as a visual aid for math problems. For example, each monster part could represent a different number, and students can practice addition or subtraction by combining parts.
Build A Monster – Halloween
Creating a cute Halloween Monster is as easy as color, cut, and glue! This coloring craft makes it quick for students to create their own monsters! This is a perfect activity for a Fall classroom party or to pair with student writing for a unique bulletin board display!
Monster Habitat Project
Ask students to create a habitat for their monsters using additional materials like construction paper, leaves, or other craft supplies. They can present their habitats and explain why it suits their monster.
Monster Exchange
Pair students and have them create a monster for each other based on a set of descriptive words or a drawing. This fosters collaboration and creativity.
Emotional Monsters
Teach about emotions by assigning each monster a specific emotion (happy, sad, angry, etc.). Discuss what might make the monsters feel that way and how they might express their feelings.
Classroom Monster Museum
Create a “Monster Museum” display in the classroom or at home where students can exhibit their monsters with written descriptions or stories.
Monster Trading Cards
Have students create trading cards for their monsters with stats like strength, speed, and special powers. They can trade and discuss their creations with classmates.
Monster-Themed Party
Use the monsters as decorations or place settings for a Halloween-themed party. Children can take home their creations as party favors.
Interactive Bulletin Board
Design a bulletin board where students can add their monsters. Create a narrative or scene where each monster has a role in the story.
Halloween Puppet Show
Turn the monsters into puppets and encourage students to perform a puppet show, creating dialogues and interactions between their characters.
Monster Scavenger Hunt
Hide the monster parts around the classroom or home and have students find them to assemble their monsters, incorporating a fun scavenger hunt element.
These ideas provide a variety of ways to incorporate the Halloween Monster Craft into educational and entertaining activities, enhancing creativity and engagement.
What’s Included in the Craft Kit?
Our Halloween Build A Monster comes complete with everything you need to get started:
- Easy Directions: Step-by-step instructions ensure that everyone can participate and succeed.
- Black and White Pieces: Perfect for students to color and customize, allowing them to express their personal style.
- Full-Color Copy: Ideal for quick and easy assembly, providing a vibrant starting point for those who want to dive right in.
You can use standard printer paper for this craft instead of using your good cardstock.
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