Where the Wild Things Are, Part III: Making Masks
Making the masks is
half the fun!
Objectives
Children ages 5 and up can draw facial features FM III
and 4 and up can glue and paste FM II
Children ages 1-2 can hold large crayons with fingers FM II
and children 12 months can make marks on paper FM III
Materials
Book, "Where the
Wild Things Are"; paper bags (large enough to fit over child's head and
with large, pre-cut eye holes); collage materials such as macaroni, yarn,
toothpicks, paper scraps, long strips of paper, tic.; paste; scissors; felt
pens or crayons.
Procedures
Gather children around table and review story, taking a close
look at the pictures of Max and the wild things.
1. Distribute materials, one bag per child. Have the children complete their
masks using the various materials. Discuss progress, pointing out individual
efforts to rest of group.
2. Adjust mask to child's eye level by cutting slits in shoulders of bag.
3. As children complete their costumes, encourage them to look in a mirror to
see if they really look like wild thing. Expect lots of roaring and some wear
and tear on costumes as kids get into their roles.
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