Week 9: 9-12

by: Adrian

Zig Zag Book
Supplies:
Glue/Pencil/Ruler
Thin Cardboard or Heavy Paper
Ribbon
Other colored construction paper

These books don’t need any sewing. They can be written and read just like ordinary books. The look best with heavy paper or thin cardboard.


Novelty Notebooks
Supplies:
Several sheets of thick paper
Darning needle/ Thread
Scissors/pencil
Markers/colored pencils/crayons

Taking a notebook the next level. They will learn about book binding and about the different styles of notebooks. They can be different shapes, sizes ie. Elephant, snowman, butterfly. Stepping outside of the typical rectangle shaped notebooks.


Flap Books
Supplies
Construction paper
Glue/scissors
Exacto knifes (with supervision)

Making a flap book can be fun if you want to add layers to your story. If your story is about a farm and you talk about the horse in the barn. Why not create a flap that when you pull it back, you see the horse in the barn. This is really fun and lets them be real creative.

Pop- up book
Supplies
Construction paper
Crayons/markers/pencils
Scissors
Glue/tape

This is straight forward kind of project. After writing a short story they will bring their story to life by way of pop up book.

Texture Book (#38) http://bkids.typepad.com/bookhoucraftprojects/
Supplies
Scraps of material with interesting textures
Binder Clips
Glue/Glitter glue
Bristol Board paper
Exacto Knife

Texture is found all over. This project will allow them to isolate and display a few textures by way of making a book. Not all book require chapters filled with texts. The children will be introduced to the world of texture books.

Peek-in-book
Supplies:
Construction paper
Scissors
Markers/paint


Emaki
Supplies
Unsharpened pencils
Construction paper
Glue/ clear tape
Paint/markers or crayons

Emaki are scrolls that are read as they are unrolled. A whole book can be written on one scroll. Sometimes, pictures are drawn to go with the story. They will make up a short story or poem to go in an emaki made with paper and pencils.


Make Your Own Paper
Supplies
2 identical wooden frames
a screen
Duct tape/scissors
Sponge
Bucket or tub
Blender
Glitter or Flower petals (optional)
Felt sheets
Newspaper/ Any kind of paper to recycle

This project is sure to be a hit. Children will be able to try first hand at making their own paper. Its a really fun process that they will enjoy.