Monsters: Crafts, Printables, and Snacks!

Have you seen Kelli’s super fun Monsters University printables yet?

What a great way to keep the learning going in the summer!  We’ve been doing a few monster crafts around here as well.  I thought I’d share one with you as well as highlight some other great monster ideas!

Tube Monsters

Inspired by this picture over at Red Ted Art (great blog!), we decided to make some tube monsters to go along with the Monster University Craze!

What You Need:

• Toilet Paper Tubes or Paper Towel Tubes
• Paint
• Eyes
• Other monster accessories

What You Do:

To begin, I had the kids paint the toilet paper tube rolls.

Then I laid out the accessories and let them at it!

We used some feathers, google eyes, mini pom-poms, ribbon and some star beads.  Of course, you can use whatever you have lying around.  Pipe cleaners are fun too!

I found some glitter glue and add that to the paint, so most of the accessories stuck just fine, but I did use a little spray adhesive (adults only) to get the star beads to stay put.

Finished!!

Another Masterpiece!

Great Monster Books!

Tickle Monster

Monsters University Read-Along Storybook and CD

This Monster Cannot Wait!

This Monster Needs a Haircut

 

Check Out These Other Monster Projects!

M is for Monster Footprint Craft

Monster Rock Magnets from Coast Inspired Crafts

Monster Cupcakes by Made by a Brunette

Monster Theme Birthday Party from Hostess with the Mostess

Five Little Monsters Went to School at Teach Preschool (Book ideas and a Link Up!)

 

About Lindsey Whitney

Lindsey Whitney is a mom of two, home day care provider and blogger over at Growing Kids Ministry. Growing Kids Ministry is a blog designed to help parents, teachers, and Children’s Ministry workers who want to help the kids they love grow in their faith.  You can connect with her via twitter or on facebook.