Photo books are versatile and easy to create. With a little help or supervision, children can help create a number of fun and memorable photo book projects. Projects for kids are also easily assembled by an adult, and can be used and shared as learning tools.
1). "A Day In The Life...." Photo Books: Children will enjoy finding objects and locations to feature in a book that charts an entire day in the life of the child him or herself, a family member, or even an active family pet. Have the child sit with you as you write the accompanying story to add to the photo book. The child can then add ideas to what you have outlined, or you can simply record the story as the child tells it to you.
2). Alphabet Books: Another creative photo book idea for kids is to have kids create their own Alphabet Books. For this project, have an older child make signs for each letter of the alphabet, and help set them in various locations. The child could also pose with each letter him or herself. Younger children can help with props, or colour in store-bought signs, or signs that have been hand-lettered already by an adult. Next, find objects around the house that start with each letter of the alphabet. You could also organize a special outing-to the zoo, for example, or a local park-so that you can hunt for animals or objects to coincide with each entry in the photo album. Children may also help take photographs for the photo book, but be ready for some interesting results! The end product? A unique alphabet photo book that children and younger siblings can enjoy.
3). "A Book About Me": Children can also contribute to a digital photo book devoted to all of their favourite things. Consider featuring a range of favourite things such as toys, objects of certain colours, places (indoor and out), adults in the child's life, sports and hobbies, and foods. If children have their own digital cameras, they can photograph these things on their own. Let an older child help with the layout and journaling of the online photo album, as well. You may be surprised by the child's storytelling abilities!
4). Presents for Teachers: A small soft-cover photo book makes a great year-end present for a school teacher or an instructor of a specialized subject such as a coach or a music teacher. You might feature photographs highlighting events throughout the year-recitals, practices, or year-end games and celebrations, for example. Also include images of a teacher's favourite things, as well as a photograph of the school, building, or outdoor area where the event is regularly held. In the photo book, you might also want to include a few quotations or sayings related to the instructor's profession or interests. This photo book project will be treasured by the recipient-it is a thoughtful and unique thank-you gift for special people in a child's life!
5). Story Re-Telling: Photo books are also a great way to highlight a child's interest in storytelling. Have a child write a fictional story, and then take photos of toys or costumed volunteers who will act out the story itself. Younger children might enjoy re-telling a fairytale. You may want to plan the project ahead of time by using a storyboard-sketching out your ideas on paper and keeping track of which lines of the story will accompany particular images. At the end of the book, you might want to include photos of the process itself, since the children will likely have a lot of fun working on the project.
6) Craft or Recipe Compendium: Keep all your favourite craft ideas or kid-friendly recipes in one place by writing out the instructions and taking pictures of the finished crafts or baked goods, and storing these all in a photo albums. Kids will love looking through the book for ideas, and they will love to see pictures of themselves creating!
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