My very first mini-book

Children fold an accordion booklet and illustrate a short story of their own.

Steps

1. We fold an A4 sheet into a 4-page accordion booklet.
2. Children draw one panel per page: hero, adventure, problem, resolution.
3. The teacher writes down the child's exact words under each panel.
4. We gather in a circle to share and read every mini-book.

Tip: Mounting a cardstock cover makes the booklet much sturdier.

Materials needed

• coloured cardstock (1 per child)
• Wax crayons (1 set per 2 children)