Summer is well underway here and as I wrap up the annual figure-out-what-to-do-with-all-the-school-papers project I thought I would share an idea for those special school projects that come home with your children.
Earlier this year when my fourth grader brought home a poem she had written for English class, I knew that it deserved a place outside of her school papers folder. Her teacher had asked the students to select an emotion to write a poem about – she chose Appreciation, be still my heart.
Together we created this little book that combined her words + my photos.
The dust jacket was a perfect place to explain the story behind the project and also include an “About the Author” profile.

By creating a simple formula – 1 poem line + 1 photo – we were able to quickly pull this book together with pages such as this…


This book is a different take on the idea of creating a book for your child’s artwork. Perhaps someday I will decide to undertake that project! As you are sorting through the mounds of papers and projects that found their way into your home these last few weeks, consider curating a few of the best for a special display that honors your child’s creativity and hard work this year.
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