A shaped booklet can give early writers a clear purpose for several short pieces of writing. Decide who will read the book, then select pages that let children draw, label, or write for that reader.
At a glance
Choose a few pages, write before cutting, and read the finished booklet aloud.
1. Plan the booklet for a reader
Decide whether the child will share with a partner, class, or family. Choose a topic that fits that reader.
2. Start with a drawing
Sketch the main idea before adding words. Ask children which detail they most want to describe.
3. Pick the writing lines
Use guided lines or a draw-and-write page. Offer a word bank or dictation where it helps.
4. Put the pages in order
Lay the finished pages out and read them through. Move a page if it would be clearer somewhere else.
5. Assemble and share
Help children cut and attach the pages. Invite them to show and read one page of their choice.
A classroom example
In a fictional group, Mara draws a tree with a paper star. She tells a partner how she made it, then adds a short caption to the drawing.
Companion printable
The 21-page PDF provides mix-and-match guided handwriting and draw-and-write pages for a tree-shaped booklet.
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