Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own cat costume for Halloween.
Materials and Prep
- Black construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Elastic string
- Markers or crayons
- Pencil
- Measuring tape or ruler
Prior to the lesson, make sure you have a clear workspace and gather all the materials listed above.
Activities
- Measure the circumference of your head using the measuring tape or ruler.
- Using the black construction paper, draw and cut out two cat ears.
- Decorate the cat ears with markers or crayons as desired.
- Attach the cat ears to the elastic string using glue.
- Measure and cut the elastic string to fit around your head.
- Glue or tape the ends of the elastic string to the back of the cat ears.
- Try on your cat ears and make any necessary adjustments.
Kindergarten Grade Talking Points
- "Today we are going to make our own cat costume for Halloween!"
- "First, we need to measure the size of our head. Can you help me measure the circumference of your head using this measuring tape?"
- "Next, we will use the black construction paper to draw and cut out two cat ears. Can you show me how to draw a cat ear shape?"
- "Now it's time to decorate the cat ears! You can use markers or crayons to make them look fancy. What colors do you want to use?"
- "Great job! Now we need to attach the cat ears to the elastic string. Let's use some glue to stick them together."
- "Measure and cut the elastic string to fit around your head. Can you show me how to measure and cut the string?"
- "Almost done! Now we just need to secure the elastic string to the back of the cat ears. You can use glue or tape to hold it in place."
- "Finally, try on your cat ears and see if they fit well. If not, we can make some adjustments. How do they feel? Do they stay on your head?"
- "Congratulations! You have successfully made your own cat costume for Halloween. You can now meow and purr like a real cat!"