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Publishing Books with Your Kids

One of our biggest projects each summer is publishing your own book!

My book from second grade – nice 1970’s wallpaper!
My teacher wrote the words and I drew the pictures.

Background:

When I was in 2nd grade, my teacher published this book with me.  The cover was made with some sweet 1970’s pink and green wallpaper and the pages were sewn inside.  
When I started teaching, I published books with classes of children too.  They are an amazing keepsake and a treasure for parents.  I think one reason I like them so much is that they are small and compact.  These awesome books can go on your bookshelf too!
I figure, if the one I made 30 years ago is still around and if a mom can still pull out her son’s second grade book when he’s a senior in high school – they must be worth it!  (this really did happen)

Examples of 2 past books at our house:
Rising 3rd Grader – Took him through the basic writing process:  brainstorm, draft, edit, publish.  
Rising Kindergartner – He dictated his story for the draft.  For the final copy, I wrote the words and left blanks for him to go back and write basic words:  to, with, love, play, is, my
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About Kristen

Kristen is an Elementary Reading Specialist. She is the owner / author behind Busy Kids Happy Mom, a site dedicated to fun, practical, and purposeful activities to do with your kids. Follow Kristen on Facebook, Pinterest, and subscribe for updates.

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