Geometric Monsters

I came across this idea for shape monsters

and knew that my students would LOVE it!

I let them choose what shape they wanted the body of their monster to be.

Octagons, ovals, rhombus', pentagons, diamonds, etc.

I underestimated how hard this would be...

almost every one of my 29 students needed help cutting out their shape correctly.

I tried to convince them that I wasn't superwoman;

I wouldn't be able to help them all right then.

So we wrapped up the project early on Day 1 

and decided it was best if we all walked away from the project for a bit.

Enter Day 2 and a better attitude for everyone,

I finished helping those who still needed help 

and then we discussed ways to accessorize their shape monsters.

I supplied the paper and give them an outline of expectations:

They loved my pentagon monster :)

I also try to squeeze in writing any time I can, 

so I had them write a little bio for their shape monster.

Their challenge was to incorporate 

as many shape vocabulary words as possible into their bio.

Assembling:

 Kids at Work:

 Each monster turned out SO different.

I loved seeing their little personalities come through.

 The whole shape monster crew.

Pretty adorable, huh?

Who says geometry can't be fun?