Happily Ever After Book Making

Creating personal books helps children see themselves as authors while reviewing and consolidating week's learning.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Fairytales
• Learning area: Language Arts
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Develops early literacy concepts
• Encourages reflection on learning
• Creates keepsake for families

Materials

• Construction paper (folded as books)
• Photos from the week's activities
• Stickers and stamps
• Crayons for decoration
• Yarn or ribbon for binding

Instructions

Create simple books with folded paper. Help children add photos or drawings from the week's activities. Add stickers and decorations. Write simple captions based on children's words: 'I made a crown' or 'We found dragon eggs.' For toddlers, let them 'write' with scribbles. For infants, create the book for them to explore and take home.

Educator tip

Send these books home as gifts for families to share and read together.

Assessment

Note children's recognition of photos from activities, their contributions to the book, and their interest in the finished product.

More from Fairytales

• Castle Dramatic Play Center
• Magic Mirror Reflections
• Fairytale Parade
• Goodnight Castle Relaxation
• Castle Block Building
• Royal Crown Decorating
• Once Upon a Time Story Circle
• Magic Wand Waving