Book Review: Monster Math - Rhyme & Build Activities
 

Monster Math ~ Written by Anne Miranda and illustrated by Polly Powell



A nice book that through rhyme follows the adventures of .. eventually 50 partying monsters !!

It's a good basic introduction to the concept of addition, multiplication and how to substract to just 1 again :D!

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Finger rhymes:

Include the book in your monster activities along with twists to the more traditional counting rhyme - 5 little monkeys/monsters jumping on the bed

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Singing rhyme:

One little two little
Three little monsters ....

Lyrics and tune to the whole of this song can be read on this page of KIDdles.com website

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Discussion time:

During a circle time or whilst the children have plain paper to hand ask them some questions about what monsters might do ...

Do monsters eat bananas ?
How big is thier toothbrush ?
How many socks do they wear in winter ?
Would they take a teddy bear to cuddle in bed ?
What colour hair do they have ?

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Crafting and Creative play:

Playdough and sieves can give a very hairy monstery play time !!

Or for a :yummy: cooking session how about these very cute coloured monsters:
The Cake Journal.com ~ Furry cupcake monsters


Image linked with Kind permission from Louise at CakeJournal - Thankyou :cheerful:

See our basic biscuit & cookie recipes for a flatter Monster version!

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