ScissorsDownload the Monster PDF and print out the the monster template pieces on the correct colored sheets. You can cut out plenty of these pieces ready for your stick and paste activity or allow the children to do the cutting for themselves.
Materials
Craft paper
Crayons
Glue
Printer
Instructions
Download the Monster PDF and print out the monster template pieces on the correct colored sheets. You can cut out plenty of these pieces ready for your stick and paste activity or allow the children to do the cutting for themselves.
Next, assemble the pieces of the monster together and glue. Begin with the body and glue on the monster head, hair, and ears, Add the mouth, monster teeth, arms, and spots second.
Glue your Monster craft onto a piece of black cardstock or paper. You can then cut around the edges of the monster to give it a good outline.
Once this monster is complete, you can read a story to children about Monsters, talk about Halloween or even learn a monster song. Use this monster activity in the preschool setting to stir the imagination and go on a pretend monster hunt in the playground or the garden with the little ones.
For older kids, this fantastic monster themed craft can become a writing prompt. Have older kids think of a monster name, create a story about their monster, or write interesting facts about this monster and his or her family. This is more than just a fun craft, it’s a great learning resource and way to extend a child’s interest in monsters! You might even want to play Monster Sudoku!
Enjoy this fun craft and Monster activity today! You can download the printable below. You’ll be taken to the URL to download your free Monster template!