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Creature Catchers Day / Invent a Creature

Invent a Creature

Children invent and draw their own original creature, naming its powers and habitat. A creative writing and drawing activity.

How to run it

  1. Talk about creature features.
  2. Children sketch their creature.
  3. Name it and list its powers.
  4. Share with the group.

You will need

  • paper
  • pencils
  • markers
Make it easier or harderYounger children can draw; older children can write a story.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5, Outcome 1Children use imagination to create and communicate ideas.

Fits these theme days

Creature Catchers DayMythical CreaturesLost CreaturesSilly Stories Day

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