Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Create a Book & Bookmark Craft


It wouldn't be Book Week without a Book themed craft. Here are two classic crafts: a memo book and bookmark.

What You Need: a file folder or poster board, construction paper, plain white paper or lined paper, glue, a pipe cleaner, piece of ribbon, hole puncher, decoration of your choosing


What to Do:
Cut the file folder/poster board into three rectangles (a front cover, a back cover and a long thin rectangle for the bookmark). Then cut the construction paper to fit on top of the file folder. Lastly cut the plain paper to fit inside the covers as pages.

Let your child decorate the construction paper.

MEMO BOOK:
Glue the corresponding construction paper pieces onto the front and back cover file folder pieces. Put the plain paper in between the two covers, making sure the decorated side are facing out. Using the hold puncher make holes down the left side (or across the top) of the book. Finally thread the pipe cleaner through the holes to make a spiral style memo book.

BOOKMARK:
Glue the decorated construction paper onto the long thin file folder piece. Use the hole punch to make a hole in the center along the top of the bookmark. Lace the ribbon through and double knot it to secure it in place.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

National Children's Book Week

If you didn't know it, this week is National Children's Book Week! Started in 1919 by Franklin Matthiews, we embark on a week that celebrates and encourages excellence in Children's Literature. So head out to your local library or bookstore and pick up some new and exciting titles for your child of any age!

To help you in your search visit:

The Children's Book Council for a list of Suggested Titles

Children's Author, Anika Denise's Bookmarks Blog for great book suggestions on every topic from 'Quiet' books, book about Spring to books with Vrroom!