The book also emphasizes being able to feel and honor whatever feeling comes up and tell us that it is OK to feel all of these feelings, it is okay to listen to our bodies, and it is okay to cry! So powerful, especially for young people who often get flooded and want to repress feelings. Introduce the story, ‘The Colour Monster’ by Anna Llenas or listen to it being read here. There are some questions in the clip after the story which might help to scaffold a discussion around the story.

The Color Monster: free downloadable worksheet set - MMHS The Color Monster: free downloadable worksheet set - MMHS

For an even better way to find KS1 resources, discover tailored suggestions, and much more - visit the KS1 resource HUB! GO TO KS1 HUBHi there, I love this suggestion and would LOVE a copy of this version if possible. We use Just Right at our special school and I would also like to use the mood monster resources for my PSHE work but feel the kids would get confused with all the other colour concepts going on!! A heart should be traced and cut from colorful paper, and the cutout should be placed in the monster’s “hands.”

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Two clothespins should be decorated with craft paint, markers, or glitter and clipped to the bottom for ready-made legs. Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables. The monster’s body should be glued to the party hat and set aside. Then, the monster’s face is glued to an empty bathroom tissue roll, positioned vertically. Birthday party hats make a great base for this craft. Once the party guests have colored their monsters, the heads and bodies should be cut out separately.

There is also space for children to write about their feelings monster. Invite children to write about how their monster is feeling and make links to their own feelings and emotions. Have they ever felt the same way as their feelings monster? Whether you are looking for inventive ways to provide interventional support, or simply looking for ways to keep your children occupied on a rainy day, these Twinkl original worksheets are a great way to enhance engagement. Sometimes feelings get… all tangled up. This can be confusing and sometimes we need help untangling them and sorting them all out. Enter “ The Color Monster” by Anna Llenas! This book is AMAZING and as I talk about here and here bibliotherapy is such a wonderful practice that is so adaptable to provide as a therapeutic approach in all sorts of settings – office, in home, at school, and of course Tele-Play! The hand cutout should be glued just underneath the triangle as if it’s part of the monster emerging from the pumpkin! 3. Who Says Monsters Are Scary? With this innovative craft, your child can create a “friendly” monster and use it for a funny greeting card.