Pre-K Pack: Monster
Recommended Grade Level:
Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 12
Coordinating Activities
Pre-K Pack: Monster
- Monster spin and cover game
- Number clip cards
- Matching game cards
- 3-piece number puzzles
- Pattern-making cards
- Roll a Monster: roll a die and add that many eyes, arms and more
- Roll your own monster drawing page
Kids practice counting, matching and patterns, then roll and build their own silly monster.
Required Materials:
- Paper, printer and ink
- Laminator
- Paper cutter or scissors
- Clothespins
- Paper fastener or paper clip and pencil for the spinner
- Die
- Small counters
- Crayons or pencils
Standards for Early Math
This pack supports early math standards connected to counting, matching and patterns.
Common Core State Standards
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4: Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality. Kids count and add that many monster parts.
- CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP7: Look for and make use of structure. Kids find what repeats in each pattern.
Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines
- PK4.V.A.2: Child counts up to 10 objects with one-to-one correspondence. Kids count each monster part.
- PK4.V.E.3: Child recognizes, duplicates, extends and creates patterns. Kids continue each monster pattern.
Virginia Standards of Learning
- Math K.NS.1.a: Use one-to-one correspondence to determine how many are in a given set. Kids count each set.
- Math K.PFA.1.b: Extend a repeating pattern by adding at least two complete repetitions of the core to the pattern. Kids keep each pattern going.
Pre-K Pack: Monster gives preschool and kindergarten kids a set of silly monster activities for counting, matching and patterns.
Kids play spin and cover, clip numbers, find matching pairs, build 3-piece puzzles and patterns, then roll a die to build or draw their own monster.
Roll a Monster is a favorite: kids roll for eyes, arms, legs and more and add that many parts. Every monster turns out different.
How to Use Pre-K Pack: Monster
- Print, laminate and cut apart the cards and puzzles.
- Pick one activity to start.
- Kids count, match or build patterns with the monster cards.
- Roll a Monster: roll for each body part and add that many.
- Kids tell a friend about their monster.
Math Center: Set out one activity each day.
Art Tie-In: Draw a monster from the rolls on the drawing page.
Easy Ways to Differentiate This Monster Pack
Every group has a mix of early learning skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Start with numbers 1-3.
- Play the matching game face up.
- Count together.
- Use a die with dots.
For On-Level Practice:
- Do every activity.
- Count each set.
- Continue each pattern.
- Build a monster.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Roll two dice and add.
- Write the numbers for each part.
- Make your own pattern.
- Write a sentence about your monster.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Name each picture together and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Use real objects next to the cards.
- Repeat the same activity across several days.
Pre-K Pack: Monster Is Perfect For:
- Preschool and pre-K
- Kindergarten
- Fall themes
- Math centers
- Small-group instruction
- Special education
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Homeschool
