Shape Books Encourage Reluctant Readers
November 10th 2011 02:11
Reluctant writers can be encouraged to put the pen to the page with the help of a pair of scissors. Making shape books can turn writing into a crafty project, perfect for visual learners or kinetic, hands-on learners. The process of making a book in a particular shape can also provide the framework for a story.
Choose the shape
The easiest way to get your child writing, is to create a book in a familiar, well-loved shape. My daughter loves baby dolls, so her first book was in the shape of a baby doll. A baby bottle followed, then a rattle and a cradle. This series of books was easy for her come up with stories which helped her handwriting immensely. Other children may love cars and trucks or kittens, horses or balls.
Make the book
Draw a very simple outline of the desired object. Use a thick line coloring page image or enlarged silhouette from a clip art program to make a cardboard stencil.
Cut this shape out and then trace on a stack of five pieces of white paper. Trace it again on two sheets of construction paper. Once all the pieces of paper are cut out, sandwich the white paper between the construction paper and staple in a straight line down one side.
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Choose the shape
The easiest way to get your child writing, is to create a book in a familiar, well-loved shape. My daughter loves baby dolls, so her first book was in the shape of a baby doll. A baby bottle followed, then a rattle and a cradle. This series of books was easy for her come up with stories which helped her handwriting immensely. Other children may love cars and trucks or kittens, horses or balls.
Make the book
Draw a very simple outline of the desired object. Use a thick line coloring page image or enlarged silhouette from a clip art program to make a cardboard stencil.
Cut this shape out and then trace on a stack of five pieces of white paper. Trace it again on two sheets of construction paper. Once all the pieces of paper are cut out, sandwich the white paper between the construction paper and staple in a straight line down one side.
Read more, including...
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Illustrate and Write
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Store Proudly
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