Are you reading Crankenstein by Samantha Berger to your students this year? I have a Crankenstein craft and writing activity that you can use with your students after reading this story.

About Crankenstein

Who is Crankenstein?

HE IS A MONSTER OF GRUMPINESS THAT NO ONE CAN DESTROY! MEHHRRRR!!! HE’S ALIVE!

He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or an early bedtime, one little boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein. When Crankenstein meets his match in a fellow Crankenstein, the results could be catastrophic – or they could be just what he needs to brighten his day!

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Crankenstein Craft and Writing

This craft includes templates to create a boy and girl Crankenstein. One of the options already has a nose and mouth drawn onto the face, but I have included a blank face option so your students can add more personality to their Crankenstein craft. To get students connected to the story, I suggest having the students brainstorm the little things that make them cranky. However, you can choose any writing prompt you want to add to the craft.

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I hope your students enjoy creating these Crankenstein kids! You might also enjoy these blog posts about activities for Spookley the Square Pumpkin, Substitute Creacher, I Need My Monster, and Creepy Carrots.

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