Memory Book
Create a cherished keepsake or gift! Fill this accordion-fold book with memories of great times shared with family, teammates, and friends.
1. What were the most important times in your life? Choose one to tell about in a Memory Book. With Crayola® Colored Pencils, list the event’s highlights.
2. Cover your art area with newspaper. Cut watercolor paper with Crayola Scissors into front and back book covers. Use your imagination to paint them with Crayola Washable Watercolors and Watercolor Brushes. Dry.
3. Cut two pieces of cardboard the same size as the book covers. Attach covers to the cardboard with Crayola School Glue. Dry.
4. With Crayola Fine Tip Markers, write the title of your Memory Book on its front cover. Include the date. Leave space for a picture or photo if you like. Add extra sparkle with Crayola Glitter Glue. Decorate the back cover, too.
5. Measure and cut strips of construction paper that are as tall as your book. Glue strips together so you can make several pages. Fold your strips like an accordion, making each page as wide as your book. Glue the first sheet to the inside of the front cover of your book. Glue the last sheet to the inside of the back cover. Dry.
6. Write journal entries about your special event. Include names of family or friends who participated. Draw pictures. Attach photos. Include tickets, brochures, or programs.
7. Tie your Memory Book together with ribbon, yarn, or raffia.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Glitter Glue—
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.
Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
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.
- Ask children with special needs if they would like assistance to cut cardboard or make accordion folds.
- Create a Moving Day Memory Book. Children record their thoughts and feelings about their old house, school, and neighborhood and how they feel about leaving. Include pictures of their room, the house, classroom, neighbors, and best buds. In a few months, complete the book with pictures of the new house, room, school, and friends along with personal feelings of the new neighborhood.
- Start holiday keepsake books for family gifts. Include yearly decorations, special cards received, photos, and special holiday activities.
- Create these books during summer camp, with artists-in-residence, at graduation, or for any special occasion.
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