Child’s Library Book Journal

Before you know it, summer will be here.  As a former teacher, I know that for some students the long break from school sometimes means a long break from reading.  My son is just starting to recognize sight words, but he loves books.  I want to encourage that excitement for reading during the summer, even though he won’t have preschool during the week.

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My son was so excited for the scrap paper and cereal box journal I made for him last month, that I decided to make him a special journal just for keeping track of the books he borrows from the library this summer.  I hope it makes him even more excited to read, so he can fill it up with pictures from each of the stories.

To make a Child’s Library Book Journal, you will need:

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scrap paper or cardstock, cut to the same size

hole punch

o-ring

stamps and ink

permanent marker

You can use up any paper or cardstock you have in your stash to make this library book journal.  The more colorful the better!  I used PSA Essentials’ Rocket stamps to decorate the cover of his library journal, but you could also allow your child to decorate his own cover. 

Punch a hole for the o-ring through the cover of the journal.  Use that hole as the template to punch through the rest of the pieces of scrap paper.

Thread the o-ring through the holes and close.  As your child finishes each book, give him a prompt for his journal (or let him create his own idea).  I have made a list of possible journal ideas and shared it below.   At the end of the summer, your child will have a record of all the great stories he read!

Come back later in the week for the quick and easy tutorial for the T-Shirt Tote Bag we will be bringing with us on our library trips this summer!

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Thanks,  Jessica Hill