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Monster Shaker
What do you know about monsters? Do you know any monsters in books or on TV? Do monsters scare you? Can monsters be something else that’s scary, like a new place, or a new kind of food? What can we do to try and be brave and not be afraid? Let’s try a few methods like in the book; example, taking deep breaths, flicking or fanning away yucky thoughts, or giving yourself a hug or a shake. This rattling Monster Shaker will certainly scare away all those scary monsters!
Outcomes
Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
Learning Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.
Materials:
Cardboard tube
1/2 cup of uncooked rice or beans
Aluminium foil
Construction paper
Sticky tape and scissors
Craft materials for decorating, such as Pom poms, chenille sticks, feathers, ribbon, textas, etc.
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Directions:
1. Trace and cut out two circles from construction paper to fit the ends of the tube. Cover one end with a circle.
2. Cut strips of foil and crumble them into small balls. Place them and the rice in the tube.
3. Cover the other end of the tube with the other circle. Make sure the ends are completely shut.
4. Using your coloured paper and craft materials decorate to make your favourite monster.
5. Shake your monster up and down, over and under! Now you have a monster shaker!
Download your printable Monster Shaker instructions.
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ALSO! Draw and/or make your own monster to go in the draw to WIN a signed copy of the book PLUS an author visit from Debra Tidball to a Sydney-based classroom of your choice! For more information please head to Debra’s website.
Title: The Scared Book
Author: Debra Tidball
Illustrator: Kim Siew
Publisher: Hachette Lothian Children’s Books
Produced by: © Books On Tour 2017 for Just Write For Kids Australia
www.justkidslit.com/books-on-tour
18 thoughts to “The Scared Book Kids Craft: Monster Shaker”
This is great stuff – love craft!
This is right up your alley, Anne!
That monster shaker is adorable! Yesterday I was very scared of the height of my seat at the State Theatre. I had to organise a new seat in the stalls. #thescaredpitch
Isn’t it cute?! Oh no! That’s embarrassing 🙂
Oh my gosh, we have to do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Once that book arrives, we will be making monsters. I will be sure to post you a pic when done. Fantastic Romi, you rock! #thescaredpitch
Haha! Thanks, Julie! Look forward to seeing your wild creations! 😉
Such a cool idea! Wish I’d had one of these to scare away my Wind Monster. #thescaredpitch
Thanks Arna! They’re so easy to make! And fun too. Look out later for the perfect craft for wind! 😉
Thanks Arna 🙂
Love this idea! We have the book for review so might start creating!
Ooohhh! Lots of fun to be had! Romi has fabulous creative ideas!
Sometimes my thoughts can seem like monsters. If find if I let the monsters come they aren’t so scary after all)
#thescaredpitch
It’s a bit like confronting your fears! Thanks Kirsten 🙂
Great idea, love these monster shakers. #thescaredpitch
Thanks Zoe! Romi is so creative 🙂
Another great idea from the talented Romi.
We made monsters this week in maths…after all this monster talk.
We made Place Value monsters with MAB (base 10) blocks. The kids loved it. Monsters is such a great theme, as every child can make theirs different. #thescaredpitch
Thanks Jen! How wonderful to hear you took inspiration from The Scared Book to plan your lessons! Great idea! #thescaredpitch
Thanks for the comment, Jen – so pleased we inspired you! Yes, monsters can be so unique – I love how Kim made so many different ones in the book, and I’m looking forward to seeing all the monsters that kids have made for the monster art competition too 🙂