2D and 3D Monster Shapes

And here is another following directions activity for our little Green Chimp class.  But we put a twist on it this time.  Typically, I connect this activity to a story that we are reading but this week it is all about the shapes!  2D and 3D shapes.  Natalie and I have been introducing 3D shapes to our firsties and thought this would be a good more engaging way to interact with the shapes (plus...work on listening--which is a HUGE issue for some).
First things first.  Materials.  Here is what I gave each student in a baggie:

 

1 Hershey Kiss (cone)

A couple stale marshmallows (cylinders)

3 pom-poms (spheres)

2 paper rectangles

1 paper circle (with a half circle drawn on it)

3 white paper circles

2 sponges (cubes)

Once the glue bottles were passed out, materials handed over, and everyone was quiet, it was time for some listening.  (Just click on image to download a copy).

Cinnamon Cake font by Brittany Murphy and border by Krista Wallden

And...voila!

 We have some super cute 2D/3D shape monsters. (And some that look very interesting).

Now...I must admit.  I saw a version of these monsters on Glitzy in 1st Grade.  Thank you so much for the idea! I can't wait to hang them up in the morning.

I am linking up with 2nd Grade Pad's Take it and Make it!