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Make your own picture book

Age range: 4–6 years

Duration
25 min
Location
At home
Category
Books
Type
Activity

How to try it

Fold a few sheets of paper into a little book and help your child draw a simple story, adding a word or two as they tell it to you.

Materials

  • Paper
  • Crayons
  • Stapler

Safety note

An adult should handle the stapler.

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Why it matters

Making their own book shows your child that stories come from them too, building early writing and storytelling confidence.

Benefit

Storytelling

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