Activity:         Make a Monster:   children play a counting and word game to make a monster.

Skills:              number skills, creativity, reading

Materials:       die, 10 picture cards, 10 word cards

Procedure:

1. Prepare a large sheet of butcher paper with the outline of a large round body and a head.
2. Read: Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger.
3. Prepare word strips with the names of the body parts.
4. Secure the outline on a wall or table and the word cards, word side down, near the outline.
5. Choose a "Monster Maker".
6. Have this child roll the die and choose a word strip. If the number "5" was rolled and the word "eye" was chosen, the child can choose a felt pen and draw 5 eyes on the face.
7. Repeat until everyone has had a turn.

Variations:

1. Group makes a monster on a piece of 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper so you can make copies for everyone to bring home.