Glove Monster

this is a step-by-step project. make sure students have a go-to activity for breaks. this also allows time for one-on-one troubleshooting.

Supplies

Cotton glove

Polyfil or dried beans

Ribbon and tulle

Adhesive felt and foam

All sorts of crafty bits

OPTIONAL: Felt, thread and needle

tools

Scissors

Glues

hands-on project

Let's make it.

01

stuff your glove with polyfil to give shape to your mini monsters.

Use this for any tips or call-outs. Copy and paste as necessary.

02

tie a knot in the middle of a piece of tulle and stick the knot inside the opening of the glove.

03

wrap craft wire or ribbon around the opening of the glove to close it off.

04

turn the glove monster so that the fingers of the glove are its legs.

05

attach buttons for eyes using glue dots or hot glue!

06

attach shapes of adhesive felt or foam to create the eyebrows, a mouth, cheeks, fingernails, claws, etc.

07

design accessories with ribbon and crafty bits – such as hats, glasses, and jewelry! don’t forget to give your glove monster a name!

TA-DA!

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