Free Project: The Monster Files

The Monster Files is a 4-week mini project for homeschoolers in Years 3–4. It’s designed to be gentle, flexible, and easy to fit into your routine — especially for learners who do best with low pressure and plenty of room to think.

Over the course of the project, your child will:

  • Take on the role of a Monster Researcher, noticing and recording details about an imagined living thing

  • Explore features and compare them with real animals

  • Think about environments and where a monster might live

  • Wonder about what a monster might need to survive

  • Share ideas through drawing, discussion, models, or short notes — in ways that suit them

There’s no requirement to finish anything, and all activities are designed to be optional and adaptable.

Scroll down to see what’s included!

Become a Monster Researcher
  • Monster Files Parent Guide cover page

    Parent Guide

    Step-by-step instructions, tips to adapt activities, and ideas to extend your child’s learning

  • monster files student guide cover page

    Student Guide

    Written directly to your learner, with invitations to explore, create, and reflect

  • monster files registration pack cover page

    Registration Pack

    Australian curriculum links, plus a list of optional resources that enrich the project

  • monster files reporting pack cover page

    Reporting Pack

    Simple templates to capture learning and demonstrate progress with ease

  • Easy to get started

    You’ll likely have the supplies on hand, and we provide links to extra resources to inspire your child.

  • Adaptable

    You’ll get plenty of ideas to extend or simplify activities, but we’ll walk you through just a few core ones each week so it never feels overwhelming.

  • Curriculum-aligned

    Meets Australian Curriculum outcomes and includes a ready-made alignment guide, so you can feel confident about registration without doing all the paperwork yourself.

  • Neuro-affirming

    Supports sensory needs, allows for flexible pacing, and offers multiple ways to engage, so every learner can shine.

Make learning creative, flexible and fun - starting today

Download a 4-week mini project for years 3-4 homeschoolers - and see how creative, flexible, and joyful learning can be.

Our full nuro co projects run longer - this mini project is a taste of what we offer.

Want More?

If you enjoyed this mini project and are looking for more - check out our series of flexible, interest-led projects designed to support your homeschool journey.

Homeschool Projects