Seasons and holidays
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Thinking sheet · Seasons and holidays
Plan a Monster’s Birthday
It’s a monster’s birthday! Plan the cake, the games and the gift.
- Grades
- K–4
- Time
- about 25 minutes
- Topic
- Seasons and holidays
- Kids practice
- planning, imagination, writing lists
What kids do
“Plan the best birthday ever for a monster!”
- The birthday cake
- The perfect gift
- Party plan
How to run it
- Great for class birthday celebrations.
- Monsters eat strange things. Let the snacks be silly.
- Share the party games and play one.
Talk about it
- What would a monster want for a gift?
- What game would you play?
- What makes a great party?
Take it further
Make the invitation for the monster party.
Pairs well with
Free for home and classroom use. Print as many copies as you need.
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