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.