Just Scrap It
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Tammi McCarraher
By Tammi McCarraher
Published on 08/24/2006
Looking for a fun yet educational activity to do with kids? Try scrapbooking! Summer vacation is upon us and it’s the perfect opportunity for children to start the tradition of preserving their
memories in a scrapbook. Scrapbooking isn’t just an adult hobby. It’s an excellent way to build a child’s creativity. Better yet, albums nourish a child’s self esteem and sense of family by focusing on the people, places and experiences that make childhood memorable. Children have many stories to tell. Through a scrapbook, he or she will have a way of documenting those wonderful stories that have impacted his or her life.
memories in a scrapbook. Scrapbooking isn’t just an adult hobby. It’s an excellent way to build a child’s creativity. Better yet, albums nourish a child’s self esteem and sense of family by focusing on the people, places and experiences that make childhood memorable. Children have many stories to tell. Through a scrapbook, he or she will have a way of documenting those wonderful stories that have impacted his or her life. Just Scrap It
Looking for a fun yet educational activity to do with kids? Try scrapbooking! Summer vacation is upon us and it’s the perfect opportunity for children to start the tradition of preserving their memories in a scrapbook. Scrapbooking isn’t just an adult hobby. It’s an excellent way to build a child’s creativity. Better yet, albums nourish a child’s self esteem and sense of family by focusing on the people, places and experiences that make childhood memorable. Children have many stories to tell. Through a scrapbook, he or she will have a way of documenting those wonderful stories that have impacted his or her life.
Getting started is easy. Creative Memories has a wonderful new line of products just for children and offers basic supplies that are easy to use and not overwhelming to kids. Smaller albums work best because they are easier to handle and are easy to fill. You will need to help your child plan a few pages or offer suggestions, but let them experiment to develop their own style. Crooked or crowded photos, sticker overload or misspelled works become part of the album’s charm. Once your child knows the basic steps to scrapbooking, it will be a hobby that you can share together for many years to come.
Album Ideas for Children
All About Me Album – Let your children tell about themselves. It’s the ultimate show and tell item.
ABC Album – Introduce reading skills with an alphabet book that tells your child’s life.
Summer Adventures Album – Relive summer vacation by including trips, camp or participation on sports teams.
Friendship Album – Kids can write about how they met, favorite places and favorite activities. They can even include pages for their friends to share some thoughts.
Getting started is easy. Creative Memories has a wonderful new line of products just for children and offers basic supplies that are easy to use and not overwhelming to kids. Smaller albums work best because they are easier to handle and are easy to fill. You will need to help your child plan a few pages or offer suggestions, but let them experiment to develop their own style. Crooked or crowded photos, sticker overload or misspelled works become part of the album’s charm. Once your child knows the basic steps to scrapbooking, it will be a hobby that you can share together for many years to come.
Album Ideas for Children
All About Me Album – Let your children tell about themselves. It’s the ultimate show and tell item.
ABC Album – Introduce reading skills with an alphabet book that tells your child’s life.
Summer Adventures Album – Relive summer vacation by including trips, camp or participation on sports teams.
Friendship Album – Kids can write about how they met, favorite places and favorite activities. They can even include pages for their friends to share some thoughts.