Monster Activities for Preschool
Thematic units are a great way to engage little learners, activate prior knowledge, and intersect multiple learning concepts and skills. I’m a BIG advocate for thematic learning, the benefits for preschool learning are endless! This Monster Activities for Preschool set includes hands-on activities that have kiddos practice their alphabet, numbers, colors, patterns, and fine motor skills. It’s a great alternative or add on to a Halloween unit and can be used with some great read aloud stories as well! “How to Catch a Monster,” “Go Away Big Green Monster” or even “There’s a Monster in Your Book” are all great stories that your students will love! 😍
Let’s take a little tour of this Monsters Activities for Preschool packet and see what’s inside!
Monster Mash Q-Tip Numbers
Grab some paint and q-tips and get ready to have a blast with this q-tip painting monster activity! The teacher pulls and shows students a monster number, students search then q-tip the correct number.
Tip ✨ Try this in a small, teacher-led group. Remind students to q-tip from top to bottom for proper number formation.
Crazy Monster Hair Fine Motor
Looking for a fun way to incorporate fine motor into your thematic unit? This hilarious activity has students sort and thread fruit loops onto pipe cleaners to create the monster’s “hair.” Have students color the monster and allow them to take home as a fun art project!
Tip ✨ Try hole punching or taping the pipe cleaners down to fasten and secure.
Feed the Monster Letters
Are you looking for new and fun ways to use magnetic letters? This feed the monster letters is just the thing! Students pull the alphabet strip to change the letter, search for the letter, then feed it to the monster.
Tip✨ Try taping the alphabet strips together to make one long strip for students to pull.
Monster Puzzle Shapes
Cutting is so important in preschool and it’s a fantastic way to strengthen those little fingers. This activity has students cut out the monster shapes, find the correct shape space, then glue the shape down.
Tip ✨ Print shapes on colored paper to add a vibrant look to student’s worksheet.
