Monster Dance

What You Do:

1. Help your child draw circles on the construction paper -- at least nine inches wide.
2. Let her cut out each circle.
3. Have her use the hole punch to make a hole in the top of each circle.
4. Help her cut yarn strips that are at least a foot and a half long.
5. Thread one yarn strip through each paper circle.
6. Help her tie each yarn strip in a small knot.
7. Brainstorm dance awards with your child. Consider awards for Best Stop, Fastest Dancer, Spookiest Moves, Silly Tapper and Best Monster Impersonator!
8. Help her use a marker to write one award on each paper circle.
9. Set the awards aside.
10. Gather up your monster dancers. Remember, this isn't just a game for kids -- no one is too old for a monster mash.
11. Turn on the music.
12. Encourage everyone to show off their best dance moves. The sillier, the better.
13. While everyone is dancing, have your child start passing out the awards. Make sure everyone gets one award.
14. After the music ends, let your child officially announce the winner of each award.
15. Play the music again! See if your child's friends and family members can win different awards this round.