Do you have a book that you remember reading as a child and LOVING? The Monster at the End of This Book is that one for me. I loved this book as a kid. It is so neat to introduce my kids to books that I loved as a child and now, they are huge ... Read more
Get students excited about descriptive writing with this fun Halloween literacy activity! Your student's imaginations will soar as they build a monster and then write about its adventures in this creative writing unit with easy prep templates and monster craft. CLICK HERE TO VIEW PREVIEW
Make a magical sensory tray for mark making and early writing using homemade fairy dust and exciting added extras! Exciting early literacy activity for kids
Gross motor and fine motor monster activities for kids that are easy to use in a classroom, home, or therapy session. Your kids will LOVE these ideas!
Adorable Monster Crafts for Preschoolers, From goofy green monsters to friendly pink ones, these kid-friendly projects will spark creativity and provide hours of imaginative play. friendly monster crafts for kids, Preschool Monster theme
The Noisy Monster Song is ideal for toddlers who want to make lots of noise! It's also brilliant for encouraging movement and finding a steady beat.
Your students will love all of these fun activities to go along with the best-selling book, "Nibbles - The Book Monster". You will love that they are getting valuable writing practice, engaged with a STEM project, and creating an adorable craft that is perfect for a hallway display! My daughters and students have begged me to read this story again and again. I wanted to share all of the fun things we do when we read this book! In this resource you will find the following: • Photo Instructions from my classroom • Nibbles - The Book Monster Craft (A variety of options included) • STEM Activity with Detailed Instructions, Monsters, Planning, & Reflection Sheets • Writing Prompts - What would Nibbles do in YOUR story? • Simplified Writing Pages to use with whatever prompt you choose • Be sure to check out the thumbnails and preview to get an up-close look at the beautiful format and engaging activities included. I know your students will love this book as much as mine do! • To see photos from my classroom and read a blog post about our recent experience, please visit my website. Pencils to Pigtails Try these other fun & educational resources! • New Year's Resolutions- One Kindness & One Academic Goal • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the Primary Grades • Groundhog Crafts and Nonfiction Resource Bundle • Interactive Writing Center for the Year! • Operation: Observation • The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo's Child Craftivity Plus ELA & Math Resources • My Teacher is Having a Baby • Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - STEM, Crafts, ELA, & More! • 5 Green & Speckled Frogs - Paper Towel Craft, STEM, ELA, Math & More! • 5 Little Ducks - Paper Towel Craft, STEM, ELA, Math & More! Click on the ✮ beside my store name to add me to your favorite sellers. You will be the first to know about new freebies & fun products. All of my products are 1/2 off for the first 24 hours! Thank you! Hilary Statum Pencils to Pigtails
Get students excited about descriptive writing with this fun Halloween literacy activity! Your student's imaginations will soar as they build a monster and then write about its adventures in this creative writing unit with easy prep templates and monster craft. CLICK HERE TO VIEW PREVIEW
19 monster books for kids that will delight your family.
Gross motor and fine motor monster activities for kids that are easy to use in a classroom, home, or therapy session. Your kids will LOVE these ideas!
I saw this idea for General Conference Treat Buckets and thought it might work for my girls. I will be tying my labels onto my buckets rather than using vinyl for a few reasons. Since they are still quite young, I decided to have two labels - a word, and a picture to put on each bucket. That way if they can't read, they can look at the picture when they think they've heard the word. I only have 7 buckets, but I made more labels and pictures so I could switch them out for different sessions. I'll probably hole punch the corner and use a binder ring or ribbon to tie the labels to my buckets. If you want, you can print some, too. Conference Bucket Labels Don't know what General Conference is? Check it out here. You won't want to miss it. P.S. I got most of my images at freeldsart.com
Check out this fun and easy recycled lid monster craft idea for kids! Great for any age, this craft is perfect for a rainy day activity.
Hiiiiiiiiii!! We have totally been MIA this past week and weekend. Did you notice? (If you didn't, will you just tell us you did to make us feel good?) ;O) I'll save what we've been up to for another post because I have pictures and it doesn't go with Show and Tell Tuesday so I'll just leave you in suspense... Anywho- We are joining Denise from Sunny Days in Second Grade for This Tuesday's topic- Favorite Read Alouds! When I first saw the topic, I was like, "Yaaaay!" and then that quickly changed to, "Oh noooooooooooooo!" Here's why- I can't choose. Actually, I go blank when I try to. It's scary. Very SCARY! I HATE when they throw that out as an ice breaker question in teacher workshops because I become very panicky. How do I choose just one?!?!?! So, I won't. Choose just one, that is... Here are a few of our favorite picture books: (This is one of my very favorite books ever...because- It's the first book my dad bought for me when I was in college to be a teacher [he and I went to Barnes and Noble and I wanted to get it to use for a lesson and he bought it for me] and because it reminds me of my grandmother who passed away from Alzheimer's while I was in college, studying to be a teacher. I read it at the beginning of every year and we make memory bags that we paste into our writer's notebooks. I LOVE it- even though it makes me want to cry every year!) (We have a cute back to school unit that goes with this book- click here to check it out) (I love all of the books about Skippyjon Jones- I use it to teach voice in writing- and it's just fun to read with the accent!) (I use these for persuasive/opinion writing- and I don't care that they've already heard this story every year- I still reread it and they still love it. I have a unit that goes with both of these books and you can click here to see it.) (I love this book because, first of all, you get to talk like you have no teeth, and second, it's a great way to teach leads since it begins with dialogue but I also use it as an example of great writing for mystery) (This is a fun book for teaching memoirs or diary entries- and it's just cute.) (Stacia loves this book because it shows kids that you should never judge by appearances- it's what's inside that matters and you should give everyone a chance.) (This is such a cute book and it has great figurative language!! We usually use this around October and we have the students make their own monsters! It's sooooooo cute!) (This book is special to Stacia because it shows us that we need to stay true to who we are- we don't have to follow the crowd- and that each of us has a unique gift to share. It's okay to be different and that's what makes our class strong- we have different gifts to share!) (Stacia and I both LOVE this book!! We have used it as an intro for response to literature because most kids have had a pet run or have seen a neighbor's pet run. This book reminds me of my dogs so I LOVE it!!) Here are a few of our favorite chapter books: (I read it originally because it's by Andy Griffith but it's REALLY funny and clever and the kids loved it!) (Perfect for an October read aloud- the kids get hooked and she has a bunch of "scary" stories that the kids can read once they realize they like this author!) (All I have to do is read one chapter of this book and they are begging for more!) (Super fun book! I love Kate DiCamillo, can you tell?!) (I love this series and I usually start with this one, and that's all it takes- then they want to read them all. That's what I love about a series. Kids will judge a book by it's cover and it's up to me to show them that they might just like it if they give it a chance! I read one out loud and let them tackle the rest in independent reading!) (Another great series!!) ' (Another series of books I picked up because it's by Henry Winkler...a.k.a...the Fonz... but it's also very clever and funny and just fun to read! The boys seem to like this series!) (I like this as a guided reading group book- last year my students took parts and read it- it was really cute. The book is set up from each student's different perspective and I like for them to see that. And, there's a sequel.) Ok, so these are just a few. I can't really list them all because you would never want to sit here all night and read it! I can't wait to see what everyone else puts as their favorites! I love learning about new books!! (I am a bookaholic, after all!!) Click the button above for Show and Tell Tuesday so you can check out everyone's posts about their favorite read alouds!! But, before you do, comment and tell me YOUR favorite read aloud (it's hard, isn't it!?!) *Amanda*
Are you looking for a fun age appropriate crafts for kids? Then you will love Fairy Tale Crafts. This unit is perfect for your fairy tale unit at any time.
If you've not yet met the book Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberly, you really need to check it out! The children love the simple text, and cut out pages that allow big green monster to appear - and disappear, one feature at a time. I saw this idea in Mailbox Magazine around 2001, and have done it with my kiddos every year since. We start with a heavy piece of white paper, folded in half. I add a dab of paint on the crease, and the kiddos close the fold and rub rub rub to spread the paint. When they open it back up, there's a marvelous and symmetrical green blob - the start of our monsters. I offer precut features, and the children put them into the wet paint as we retell the story together. It is a very simple activity, but one the children remember from year to year, and are eager to do again. So I have to wonder, what is it about this activity that so engages the children? Ed Emberly's deceptively simple text certainly. Even on a first read, the children can understand and predict the text, and by a second reading they are telling it along with me. I think my favorite thing about this activity is how the same simple elements come together to create such different creations. Each green monster has it's own personality, and is a unique creation, even as it shares it's features with all the others. We love big green monster! If you're looking for more fun Halloween learning activities, you might like these treats from my TeachersPayTeachers store: and
These fun free printable monster puppets are perfect for some Halloween fun, for singing a monster song, or for helping a child who is afraid of monsters.
And we’re back with more preschool fairy tale fun. (Check out Preschool: Fairy Tales Week 1 here) We couldn’t squeeze all the princesses, dragons, fairies and fun into one week, so grab your magic wand and come along with us for Fairy Tales week 2. Here were our plans for Fairy Tales week 2: […]
Looking for something to keep little hands busy? Try this adorable Build A Monster Printable Kit! All you need are office supplies and some imagination!
If you want them all BUY THE BUNDLE! Children will always say they have caught a monster, but have they really? This unit includes: Color by Number monster Story Map for the book Thinking map for students to draw how they would catch a monster monster application Larger monster for the tops and bottoms of your application. You may also enjoy these resources: Mermaid CVC game Mermaid Mania EDITABLE sight word game Growing bundle EDITABLE sight word games Mermaid Alphabet Match Follow me on INSTAGRAM Get creative with me on PINTEREST Head on over and READ MY BLOG Get connect with me on FACEBOOK
I love the look of scratchboard art but I have had a very difficult time teaching this lesson. It's gotten better over the years, but there's just so much to remember! In the end, the kids love their finished projects. Be prepared - this one takes A LOT of patience! I give each student a small practice square first. We all begin with a close up of a giraffe's face. We look at how the fur grows in different directions at different points on the animal. We look at how to make lines closer together and farther apart to create light and dark. We practice using longer, then shorter lines to create the effect of different fur. Like I said, this is a tough one, but worth it!
Halloween writing prompts wouldn't be complete without some monsters! Kindergarten & 1st grade kids will love this creative writing activity.
Recently, my mom (i.e., my kids' Grandmum) was over helping with our homeschool preschool day. Just for fun, we decided to make glue monsters with the kids. This was a great project that combined arts
19 monster books for kids that will delight your family.
Shared reading activities for The Little Shop of Monsters and Monsters: Myth or Fact. Students learn about the differences in fact and opinion, and about myths and mysteries with graphic organizers, discussion questions, sorts, and original texts. This unit combines fun fiction and fact filled nonfiction for a creative week of learning and fun. A fun monster themed craftivity concludes the unit. Activities Include: Fact Poster Myth Poster 3 Parts of Speech Posters Lesson Plans Monster Book Cover (optional) Monsters Graphic Organizers Monster Myths Monster Facts Monster Parts of Speech Reptile Myths and Facts Reptiles Are Not Monsters Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer Reptiles Are Not Monsters Writing Activity (2 formats) Create a Monster Craftivity My Monster Writing Create a Display for your Monster in the classroom “Little Shop of Monsters”
25 Monster activities for kids. Fun monster theme crafts and play ideas for Halloween. Perfect for toddlers, preschool and kindergarteners.
This is a fun preschool monsters unit crossing into all sorts of different subjects, and some great active learning projects.
Check out these Love Monster activities, lesson plans & read aloud ideas to engage your elementary students.
Monster books for kids perfect to read on Halloween; a letter M theme; or if your kids are scared of monsters, to show them how cute these creatures can be.
I like to do a mini monster unit before the Halloween craze begins! One of my favorite stories to read is I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll. Today I want I like to do a mini monster unit before the Halloween craze begins! One of my favorite stories to read is I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll.
Gross motor and fine motor monster activities for kids that are easy to use in a classroom, home, or therapy session. Your kids will LOVE these ideas!
Rawrrrr! Here come those silly monsters loaded up with over 50 pages of super-fun math and literacy learning activities! This unit includes 6 ready-to-go Centers and lots of activities/reproducibles to promote monstrous learning! Let the wild rumpus begin!!! Monster book list Monster Glyph Monster Sentence Scramblers {reproducible} Where the Wild Things Are activities and reproducibles Real or Pretend Monster Math-addition Class Book Monster Mash Snack Mix recipe Math Center: Silly Monster Sums Writing Center:Monster Munchies Spell-Stamp-Write Number Words Pocket Chart: Silly About Compounds Read/Write the Room Center: Growlin Round the Room {vowels & consonants} Word Work Center: Monster Trace, Build, Write Listening Center: Book Report reproducible Story: Monsters Do A Dance in Their Underpants
Here is a super fun and easy STEM project for your kindergarten, Pre-K, or first grade class that features a favorite nursery rhyme: Humpty Dumpty! So grab some extra plastic eggs and get ready for some Nursery Rhyme STEM Time … Continue reading →
I saw this idea for General Conference Treat Buckets and thought it might work for my girls. I will be tying my labels onto my buckets rather than using vinyl for a few reasons. Since they are still quite young, I decided to have two labels - a word, and a picture to put on each bucket. That way if they can't read, they can look at the picture when they think they've heard the word. I only have 7 buckets, but I made more labels and pictures so I could switch them out for different sessions. I'll probably hole punch the corner and use a binder ring or ribbon to tie the labels to my buckets. If you want, you can print some, too. Conference Bucket Labels Don't know what General Conference is? Check it out here. You won't want to miss it. P.S. I got most of my images at freeldsart.com
Check out this fun and easy recycled lid monster craft idea for kids! Great for any age, this craft is perfect for a rainy day activity.
I Need my Monster by: Amanda Null CLICK HERE to get the book! This book is absolutely adorable! The monsters and pictures in this book are so cute and creative! I made this packet to put a twist on writer's workshop. Describing a Monster This is perfect for practicing phonetic spelling! Writing Sentences about Monsters CLICK HERE to get this packet! This packet includes: Describing a Monster Writing Labeling a Monster Label a Monster {Anchor Chart Word Art} Sentence Structure Writing Text to Self Connection Retelling Rhyming _at and _ug Setting and Main Monster Character Describing Monster Craftivity CLICK HERE to get a freebie! Find me on TpT LIKE me on Facebook
Hiiiiiiiiii!! We have totally been MIA this past week and weekend. Did you notice? (If you didn't, will you just tell us you did to make us feel good?) ;O) I'll save what we've been up to for another post because I have pictures and it doesn't go with Show and Tell Tuesday so I'll just leave you in suspense... Anywho- We are joining Denise from Sunny Days in Second Grade for This Tuesday's topic- Favorite Read Alouds! When I first saw the topic, I was like, "Yaaaay!" and then that quickly changed to, "Oh noooooooooooooo!" Here's why- I can't choose. Actually, I go blank when I try to. It's scary. Very SCARY! I HATE when they throw that out as an ice breaker question in teacher workshops because I become very panicky. How do I choose just one?!?!?! So, I won't. Choose just one, that is... Here are a few of our favorite picture books: (This is one of my very favorite books ever...because- It's the first book my dad bought for me when I was in college to be a teacher [he and I went to Barnes and Noble and I wanted to get it to use for a lesson and he bought it for me] and because it reminds me of my grandmother who passed away from Alzheimer's while I was in college, studying to be a teacher. I read it at the beginning of every year and we make memory bags that we paste into our writer's notebooks. I LOVE it- even though it makes me want to cry every year!) (We have a cute back to school unit that goes with this book- click here to check it out) (I love all of the books about Skippyjon Jones- I use it to teach voice in writing- and it's just fun to read with the accent!) (I use these for persuasive/opinion writing- and I don't care that they've already heard this story every year- I still reread it and they still love it. I have a unit that goes with both of these books and you can click here to see it.) (I love this book because, first of all, you get to talk like you have no teeth, and second, it's a great way to teach leads since it begins with dialogue but I also use it as an example of great writing for mystery) (This is a fun book for teaching memoirs or diary entries- and it's just cute.) (Stacia loves this book because it shows kids that you should never judge by appearances- it's what's inside that matters and you should give everyone a chance.) (This is such a cute book and it has great figurative language!! We usually use this around October and we have the students make their own monsters! It's sooooooo cute!) (This book is special to Stacia because it shows us that we need to stay true to who we are- we don't have to follow the crowd- and that each of us has a unique gift to share. It's okay to be different and that's what makes our class strong- we have different gifts to share!) (Stacia and I both LOVE this book!! We have used it as an intro for response to literature because most kids have had a pet run or have seen a neighbor's pet run. This book reminds me of my dogs so I LOVE it!!) Here are a few of our favorite chapter books: (I read it originally because it's by Andy Griffith but it's REALLY funny and clever and the kids loved it!) (Perfect for an October read aloud- the kids get hooked and she has a bunch of "scary" stories that the kids can read once they realize they like this author!) (All I have to do is read one chapter of this book and they are begging for more!) (Super fun book! I love Kate DiCamillo, can you tell?!) (I love this series and I usually start with this one, and that's all it takes- then they want to read them all. That's what I love about a series. Kids will judge a book by it's cover and it's up to me to show them that they might just like it if they give it a chance! I read one out loud and let them tackle the rest in independent reading!) (Another great series!!) ' (Another series of books I picked up because it's by Henry Winkler...a.k.a...the Fonz... but it's also very clever and funny and just fun to read! The boys seem to like this series!) (I like this as a guided reading group book- last year my students took parts and read it- it was really cute. The book is set up from each student's different perspective and I like for them to see that. And, there's a sequel.) Ok, so these are just a few. I can't really list them all because you would never want to sit here all night and read it! I can't wait to see what everyone else puts as their favorites! I love learning about new books!! (I am a bookaholic, after all!!) Click the button above for Show and Tell Tuesday so you can check out everyone's posts about their favorite read alouds!! But, before you do, comment and tell me YOUR favorite read aloud (it's hard, isn't it!?!) *Amanda*
Are you looking for a fun age appropriate crafts for kids? Then you will love Fairy Tale Crafts. This unit is perfect for your fairy tale unit at any time.
This Monster Drawing Activity is SO MUCH FUN. Here you'll find lots of great monster theme activities for planning your kindergarten or preschool monster theme. Including monster printables, monster crafts, art, literacy, books and more. Grab your FREE Monster Drawing Printables Here
If you've not yet met the book Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberly, you really need to check it out! The children love the simple text, and cut out pages that allow big green monster to appear - and disappear, one feature at a time. I saw this idea in Mailbox Magazine around 2001, and have done it with my kiddos every year since. We start with a heavy piece of white paper, folded in half. I add a dab of paint on the crease, and the kiddos close the fold and rub rub rub to spread the paint. When they open it back up, there's a marvelous and symmetrical green blob - the start of our monsters. I offer precut features, and the children put them into the wet paint as we retell the story together. It is a very simple activity, but one the children remember from year to year, and are eager to do again. So I have to wonder, what is it about this activity that so engages the children? Ed Emberly's deceptively simple text certainly. Even on a first read, the children can understand and predict the text, and by a second reading they are telling it along with me. I think my favorite thing about this activity is how the same simple elements come together to create such different creations. Each green monster has it's own personality, and is a unique creation, even as it shares it's features with all the others. We love big green monster! If you're looking for more fun Halloween learning activities, you might like these treats from my TeachersPayTeachers store: and
These fun free printable monster puppets are perfect for some Halloween fun, for singing a monster song, or for helping a child who is afraid of monsters.
