Where the Wild Things Are — Movement & Character Guide

Some books don't just get read. They get felt in your whole body. Where the Wild Things Are is one of those books — a story about anger and wildness and loneliness and love, all wrapped up in one small boy in a wolf suit. This guide takes it deeper. Whether your child is 5 or 8, there's something here that will make them move, think, draw, and talk in ways a simple read-aloud never could. What's Inside ✦ Vocabulary Activities Four words pulled directly from the story — RUMPUS, GNASHED, MISCHIEF, and TERRIBLE — each explored through meaning, movement, a sentence example, and a draw box for your child to make it their own. ✦ Word Search A printable activity featuring all four Mighty Words. A perfect quiet moment after all that roaring! ✦ Movement Sequence A full story-based movement guide — from putting on the wolf suit and making mischief, to sailing home through the night. Timed sections, clear instructions, and a Character Connection at the end that ties the movement to a real life principle. ✦ Character Trait: Brave A dedicated page exploring what it means to feel everything fully — and keep going anyway. Includes a story connection, reflection question, draw space, and a family affirmation to say out loud together: "I can feel big feelings and still find my way home." ✦ Family Discussion Guide Three focused sections — About the Story, About the Words, and About YOU — with 2 questions each. Includes a fascinating deep-dive on the story behind the title: Maurice Sendak originally planned to call this book Where the Wild Horses Are — until he realized he couldn't draw horses. The wild things that replaced them became something far more powerful. ✦ Completion Certificate Printable, colorable, and made to go on the fridge. This guide is for your family if: → Your child loves Where the Wild Things Are and you want to go further → You're looking for something that moves, teaches, and connects — all at once → You have a child who feels things deeply and needs language for what lives inside them The Details 10 pages · Instant PDF download Ages 5–8 · Single family use Perfect for home, homeschool, or read-aloud time Print as many times as you need Max didn't stop feeling big feelings. He learned that he could feel them — all the way through — and still find his way back home. That's the gift this guide gives your child. → Instant Download