Making a "My Book"

by Christianne Meneses Jacobs

The majority of young children like to talk and have many stories to tell. Although they can’t write, they can dictate stories that you can write down in this little book.

Materials

Paper
Paper punch
Scissors
Yarn, staples
Glue
Pencil, crayons

Instructions

Fold five or six pages in half. Punch holes close to the edge and thread yarn through the holes.

Write your child’s name on the front cover of the book. Make sure that your child knows that you are both making a book about him/her.

Give your child ideas about what to write:
My family
My home
My neighborhood
My favorite toys
My favorite books
My friends

Allow your child to talk, dictate and draw on each page. Write down what your child tells you and offer praise. This project will help your child to make the connection between the spoken and written languages, and develop a love for books.

Have fun and encourage your child to read the book to the family.