There are few things as amazing as the imagination of a child engulfed in a book. The words on a page can bring to life even the most wild stories and beings. Help encourage a love of reading by getting your child into the story with an easy to make story board!
Materials:
- Printable Magnetic Sheet
- Reclaimed Photo Frame
- Scrap Sheet Metal
(Alternatively, you could use an inexpensive baking sheet.)
Instructions:
Choose your child’s favorite book (or books) and create a document full of words that will help them build stories. Character names, items, places and a variety of commonly used words. (Check out this great list to get you started.) Be sure to leave space between your words (and use double spaced lines). You will need it in the next step!
Print your word document on a sheet of magnetic printer paper and cut out your words!
If you are using a reclaimed photo frame, carefully cut, or have cut, a piece of sheet metal to fit your frame. Take special care as the edges may be sharp. Adding a thin layer of tape to the edges can help.
If you’ve chosen to use a baking sheet, paint or decorate the edges with non-toxic decor and you’re all set!
Let your child’s imagination fly. This is a great activity to play with a friend or turn into a night of family fun!
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