Tips

* Steps to beginning a project:

• 1. Find a fictional book (K-5) or non-fiction (3-5) that you really like to read that is on your reading level.

• 2. Choose a book that has several colorful pictures (this makes it easier to decorate your board).

• 3. Try to find an easy-read. Chapter books may be too much to take on for this project.

• 4. Check the sheet that has the 8 main points necessary to put on the board. 

• 5. Let your parent/teacher check it for accuracy.

• 6. Decide if you want to paint the board, cover it with material or construction paper, or leave it white. (Paint may warp the board).

• 7. Decide whether this is an individual project, group or family project.

• 8. Choose a picture that you would like to put on the board and YOU draw it.

• 9. BE NEAT and don't overdo the stuff on the board.

• 10. Arrange the 8/9 main points on the board and don't leave any out!!

• 11. Do not glue anything down onto the board until you have laid it out to best fit the board layout with the pictures and artwork.

• 12. Use rubber cement or glue sticks for better adhesion. Liquid glue leaves ridges and is messier. Clear tape or 2-sided tape is also good to use.

• 13. Have a parent or adult close by for using the hot glue gun, staple gun, or other special tool.

• 14. DO NOT cut up real books.

• 15. DO NOT go off of the board in any way. Items may sit in front of the board if so desired, but do not extend the corners of the board.

***The main thing to remember is to have fun and enjoy the experience of reading and creativity. GOOD LUCK!!!***