Mythical Creatures / Invent a Mythical Creature
Invent a Mythical Creature
Children dream up their own mythical creature, draw it and describe its habitat, diet and special powers.
How to run it
- Brainstorm features from different animals and myths.
- Children draw their creature in detail.
- Write or tell where it lives, what it eats and its special power.
- Share creatures in a gallery walk.
You will need
- paper
- pencils and colouring pencils
- creature fact sheet templates
Make it easier or harderLet younger children draw and talk instead of write; older children can write a field guide entry.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children use imagination and literacy to create and communicate ideas.
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