{"product_id":"build-your-own-monster-printable-paper-doll-craft-writing-activity","title":"Build Your Own Monster: Printable Paper Doll Craft \u0026 Writing Activity","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"315\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IIkFUeYVzDo\" title=\"Build Your Own Monster Dress-Up Puppet | Fun Halloween Craft for Kids\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis build your own monster craft turns Halloween season into something kids can laugh at instead of hide from. Children dress up a stand-up paper doll in a friendly monster costume, give their monster a name, and then write about it. When they finish, they sign their very own Monster Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e PreK to Grade 1 classrooms, homeschool, class parties, and rainy afternoons at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kids do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a skin tone and hairstyle so the doll looks like them (or draw their own face)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick a monster costume, color it, cut it out, and glue the mask and suit in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold the tab so their monster stands up on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName it, describe it, and draw it on the My Monster writing page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish with a signed Monster Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree ways to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady in color:\u003c\/strong\u003e less prep, great for younger kids or a quick party station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack and white:\u003c\/strong\u003e kids color their own monster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDraw Your Own:\u003c\/strong\u003e blank templates for kids who want to invent something new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included (29 pages)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 monster costumes in color and in black and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 blank Draw Your Own monster templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBodies in 4 skin tones, plus black-and-white and blank-face versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 hairstyles in color and black and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Monster writing page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonster Certificate (full page + ink-saving 2 per page)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step picture instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e printer, card stock for the body, regular paper for everything else, scissors, glue stick, crayons or markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kids practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e cutting, folding, and gluing (fine motor skills), describing with words and pictures, counting (how many eyes?), and pretend play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy not-so-scary?\u003c\/strong\u003e Here, the child is the one wearing the monster suit, and every monster is friendly. It's a gentle way to enjoy Halloween with kids who find monsters a little too spooky. It works just as well in October as any time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: tape a craft stick to the back and your monster becomes a stick puppet for a quick puppet show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant digital download. Letter size (8.5 x 11 in). Personal and single-classroom use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craftytopia Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51899996962852,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/0774\/5572\/files\/BuildAMonsterCraftytopia.com.png?v=1790187232","url":"https:\/\/www.craftytopia.com\/products\/build-your-own-monster-printable-paper-doll-craft-writing-activity","provider":"Craftytopia Creations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}