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What is an interesting, simple creative project for a kid’s activity that does not require a lot of unusual supplies?  One of my favorites is to have them create their own book.  The list of supplies is simple:

3 to 4 pieces of paper, colored or white or vary the colors, any size is OK,  just make sure they are all the same size.

crayons and/or markers

pencil and eraser

Optional:  scraps of colored paper and old magazines, stamps and ink pads

 

Make A book

Make A book

Fold the pieces of paper in half and staple together along the folded edges to create the book.  Think of a theme for  the book.  A good one is “All About Me”  or  “My Family” but most any theme can be used that offers an idea framework for each page’s drawings.  One the first page, tell the child to write the title and draw a picture that depicts that title.  If the child is too young to write, write the words for him/her. Explain that he/she is the author and illustrator so their name will be on the front also. For the cover, you can have them create a border by using alternate colors and using XO or something similar that is simple.  For each consecutive page you can suggest a topic such as for the “All About Me” topic, one page could be a picture of their self on the cover, another page could be My Pet, My Favorite Toy, etc.  The child can use a pencil and eraser to plan the drawing ahead of time or work spontaneously if they want. Pieces of paper or pictures from magazines can also be used but be sure each piece dries before closing.  It is easy and fun for a child to create their own book which can then be shared with friends and family or with their class at school.

The Free Kids Art And Reading Online Challenge will continue through July 31. Five days a week there will be an activity and all those that participate can upload photos to my author illustrator page on FaceBook.  Participation can be random or on a regular basis, but prizes will be awarded for the top five participants with the most photos of their weekly projects uploaded to my FaceBook page.  The prizes will be $25.00 gift cards to Michael’s Arts and Craft Stores. Prizes will be announced on August 7 and mailed immediately.  I also will offer other reviews of books and apps for children through the summer here on my blog.  Be sure to bookmark this page for the links and sign up for my mailing list. If you have any questions please post them as a comment to this blog. Please share this blog and info and get ready to have some fun!

 

 

 

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