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
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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
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 
See our
basic biscuit & cookie recipes for a flatter Monster version!
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Make your own Monsters !!
Use these base template shapes for the children to build their own imaginitive monsters on ..
If you have any Monster links you've found useful for this theme - please post ..