Build a Monster Craft
This build a monster craft is low-prep, low-mess and lots of fun for kids. It's the perfect way to let your children get creative without the need for any complicated supplies!
Servings: 1 monster
Ingredients
- free build a monster template
- 3 sheets white cardstock
- colored markers, pencils or crayons
- 1 pair scissors
- 1 glue stick
Instructions
- On white cardstock, print the mouths, eyes, horns, arms and legs (pages 4 and 5) along with a body of your choice (page 1, 2 or 3).
- Color in the body and the features you want using markers, colored pencils or crayons. Use scissors to cut them out.
- Assemble the different parts of the monster with glue. The mouth and eyes should be glued to the front of the body; the horns, arms and legs should be pressed against the back.
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Notes
1. Making your monster last: If possible, make sure you use cardstock rather than regular paper. This will prevent marker ink from bleeding through the paper and will create a sturdier, longer-lasting craft.
2. Helpful tips:
- Start with the edges: To help your child practice coloring inside the lines, start by coloring along the edges before filling in the rest of the shape.
- Isolate each shape: When cutting smaller shapes, make the cutting process a little easier by cutting around each shape to detach it from the sheet of cardstock.
- Avoid dry markers: If you choose to use markers, make sure they have enough ink to fill in the entire shape of the monster's body.
- Use your imagination: Feel free to add additional details to your monster that aren't included in the template.