The Monster That Roared and Cleaned My Crumbs!

🧹🐭 A Not-So-Scary Lesson About Loud Noises, with Crafts, Games, and Giggles. You can purchase the pdf download of the coloring page and printable stick puppets that go with this at this link: CLICK HERE

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Story: “The Monster That Roared and Cleaned My Crumbs!”

There once was a happy little mouse named Niblet who loved snack time more than anything.

He munched crackers.
He nibbled cheese.
He even crunched toast crumbs off the floor.

But one thing he did not love… was The Roaring Monster.

Every time Niblet was having a snack, the Roaring Monster appeared!

It had a long hose for a nose.
It growled like a dragon.
And it gobbled up every crumb Niblet dropped!

“VVVVVVVRRRRRRMMMMM!”

“EEK!” squeaked Niblet, diving under the couch.

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Niblet thought the monster was angry. He didn’t realize it was just… the vacuum cleaner.

Each day, he peeked out and watched it zoom by with its long tail and spinning wheels.

“Don’t eat me!” he’d shout. “I’m not a crumb!”

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One day, he noticed something strange.

The Roaring Monster didn’t eat him.
It didn’t even growl at him.

It just slurped up crumbs—and made the floor smell lemony fresh!

And the best part? Mommy Mouse was the one pushing it.

“Wait a second… Mommy’s in charge of the monster?”

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The next day, Niblet put on earmuffs and peeked out again.

He watched the vacuum slurp up crackers, popcorn, even his spilled cereal.

Then, Mommy gave him a smile. “Wanna press the button, Niblet?”

Niblet tiptoed over. Click!

VRRRRRRRRMMM!

He jumped—but he didn’t run.

He laughed!

“Look at it go! It’s not scary—it’s just LOUD!”

From that day on, Niblet called it the Crumb Gobbler.

And every time it came out, he waved and said,
“Thanks for cleaning my crumbs!”

The End.

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Craft: "Crumb Gobbler Collage"

Supplies:

• Gray or blue paper (vacuum body)

• Pipe cleaner (hose)

• Yarn or ribbon (cord)

• Buttons or paper circles (wheels)

• Cotton balls or paper scraps (“crumbs”)

• Googly eyes (to make it silly)

• Glue, scissors, crayons

Directions:

1. Build a vacuum shape with paper and pipe cleaners.

2. Add a face to make it look silly and friendly.

3. Glue “crumbs” being slurped up the hose.

4. Add Niblet hiding or waving in the corner!

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Snack: “Crumb Gobbler Pudding Cup”

Ingredients:

• Vanilla or chocolate pudding

• Crushed graham crackers or cereal

• Mini animal crackers or snack bits

• Clear cup + spoon

Instructions:

1. Fill cup with pudding.

2. Top with “crumbs” (graham or cereal)

3. Place mini crackers on top.

4. Say: “Let’s eat like the Crumb Gobbler!”

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Game: Rescue Niblet from the Roaring Room

Setup:

• Hide a Niblet cutout or small mouse toy under a pillow

• Play a vacuum sound (or hum it!)

• Let kids go “rescue Niblet” and pretend to calm him down

Add-On:
Let kids wear earmuffs or hold “magic earmuffs” to feel brave!

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Bonus Game: Crumb Chase Obstacle Course

What You Need:

• Toy vacuum or broom

• Pom-poms or paper balls (crumbs)

• Tunnel or zig-zag path

How to Play: Kids push a toy vacuum along the path, collecting all the “crumbs.”
Play music or silly vacuum sounds while they race!

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🎵 Song: “The Roaring Crumb Machine”

(Tune: “The Wheels on the Bus”)

The crumb machine goes VROOOM VROOOM VROOOM,
VROOOM VROOOM VROOOM, VROOOM VROOOM VROOOM!
The crumb machine goes VROOOM VROOOM VROOOM,
All through the room!

It slurps the crackers, crunch and pop,
Crunch and pop, crunch and pop.
It slurps the crackers, crunch and pop,
And never wants to stop!

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Mini Learning Activity: Loud vs. Quiet Chart

Make a simple chart together:

Have kids add pictures, draw their own ideas, or act them out!

 

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Printable Stick Puppets

Print and cut out a mouse, a vacuum with eyes and a mommy mouse:

• Niblet the Mouse

• The Crumb Gobbler (vacuum with eyes!)

• Mommy Mouse

Let kids act out the story in circle time!

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Let’s Talk About It! (Parent or Teacher Prompts)

Ask your little ones:

• “Have you ever been scared of a noise?”

• “What do you do when something is loud?”

• “Can you think of something that’s loud but helpful?”

Encourage answers, giggles, and bravery!

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Parent Resource: Helping Toddlers Feel Brave About Loud Sounds

This lesson helps toddlers:

Process sound sensitivity
Understand cause and effect
Use story and roleplay to explore emotions
Laugh and engage while learning

At Home Extension:

• Let them help with vacuuming

• Offer sound toys for pretend play

• Tell a bedtime “Niblet tale” after reading time