I have a clear memory of a youth fundraiser at the mall in the 1970's or '80s. What was being sold that was so memorable? Monster pencil holders. Specifically a furry fabric covered tin can with big blue feet and beady eyes. I thought students might enjoy a chance to express themselves by choosing felt, pom-poms, foam, feathers, and yarn to create their own friendly monster. Scissors and tacky glue (or hot glue) are all it takes assemble these fun crafts, and within an hour, kids walk away with something they can put on their desk or give to a parent as a gift. We began by brainstorming about types of monsters found at halloween (Frankenstein, vampires, goblins) and then sharing our favorite famous monsters (Grover, Sully from Monsters, Inc.) Kids can sketch out their ideas before they start and give their character a name and backstory. Whether you make this a quick rainy day craft, or an elaborate character development exercise, it's sure to get some smiles.
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