Looking for a spook-tacular activity to combine creativity, literature, and Halloween fun in your classroom? This printable set invites your students to channel their inner Dr. Frankenstein by designing their very own monster! Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, this fun activity encourages students to colour, cut, and paste a variety of silly, spooky, and humorous body parts to create a unique creature.

This activity sparks imaginative thinking while introducing young learners to the story of Frankenstein in a fun way. Whether as a Halloween project or part of a literature lesson, students will enjoy bringing their monsters to life—no lightning needed!

Let's get creative!

Printable & Activity Objectives

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Age: 7 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 1-2 hours, Items Needed: Colouring and writing pencils.

In this creative printable activity, your students will colour, cut, and paste a mix of body parts to design their own unique monster inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

It will help your students with:

  • Introduces Literary Concepts in a Fun Way: Introduces Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and explores the themes of creation and individuality, making classic literature engaging and accessible.
  • Perfect for Seasonal and Thematic Learning: Ties into Halloween celebrations, generating excitement while reinforcing the integration of arts and literature in classroom themes.

Let's go!

Classroom Resources

Simple steps to start:

  • Research and find out more about Mary Shelley's most famous literary work, Frankenstein. Here's a video of interesting reviews and interpretations of the book:
Frankenstein | The Great American Read | PBS LearningMedia
Experts and artists talk about the lessons in Mary Shelley’s masterpiece, Frankenstein. They explore how the book is about more than a fear of science, but the consequences of not taking care of your creations and letting hubris get in the way. Mary Shelley started writing the book at the age of 18, and in 2018, the book celebrated its 200th anniversary. This classic horror story has a much deeper tale to tell.
The Great American Read
  • Let's started on the printable worksheets!

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What's in the Printable Worksheet Pack

This printable activity pack consists of 3 creative printable worksheets. Here's what it consists of:

  • 1 Printable Build Your Own Monster Assembly Sheet.
  • 2 Printable Monster Body Parts Cut-out Sheets.

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