New Season Journal

crayola supplies

Fine Line Markers
Construction Paper

household supplies

hole punch (optional)
stapler and staples
yarn (optional)

Why

Emerging writers are eager to record their experiences in words and pictures. A seasonal journal captures the excitement of changing weather patterns and holidays.

Steps

1. Stack several sheets of paper together with construction paper for front and back covers. Staple pages together or punch holes and tie with colored yarn.
2. Write a title on the cover with Crayola® Fine Line Markers. Design around the title using colorful repeated patterns of seasonal themes, such as springtime flowers, summer beach balls, fall fruits and vegetables, or winter mittens. Draw your design pattern in layers, one outside the other.
3. Use markers to write about your experiences in your journal. Draw pictures of seasonal changes you see outside and describe important days. Attach photographs with a Crayola® Glue Stick and write about your memories of the scene.
4. Continue your theme from the front cover on the journal pages. Choose a picture to draw in colorful repeated patterns around the margins of each page. Select an item to match each page's topic.

When & Where

"I made these with the kids one day after school. Each time I go back, they're so proud to show me their new pages."
- Elisa P., teenage babysitter.

"Our children write in their journals every day. They write about trips, respond to music, and draw their observations in nature."
- Jenny C., home-school parent.

Interesting Info

Because the earth is always tilted on its axis, the northern hemisphere has winter while the southern hemisphere enjoys summer. The two hemispheres always enjoy the opposite season.

Safety Guidelines

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.