Last year I taught art class to 20 fifth graders. I helped them make a journal about their life. They made a page about their personality traits, what they want to be when they grow up, their favorite color, things they love, three things they wish for, their favorite food, what they are thankful for, and their favorite thing to do.
I have helped a lot of kids make journals similar to these over the last several years. I volunteer to teach art in my children’s classes because I enjoy getting to know their friends & classmates. My kids go to a private school and their teachers have always worked so well with me, letting me come in whenever I can. I help the kids' work on their journals throughout the school year. Most of the children have a lot of fun and they are always excited at the end of the year when they get to bring them home. I always enjoy it too, except for all the prep work at home:)
did you really take a portrait for all of them? holy cow, with or without that, this project is amazing.
Posted by: kirsten | January 09, 2012 at 04:43 PM
Their journals turned out so cute. I'm a lurker on your blog, but this post stood out to me. I love seeing all the little journals in a row. Would have loved to hear more about your opportunity to work with the kids. How did it come about? Did you enjoy the process? What was the childrens' reactions to this experience? Anyway, thanks for sharing the photos. Love your collaborations with your sisters!
Posted by: Stephanie George | January 10, 2012 at 01:19 AM
That is absolutely fantastic!! I might steal this idea when I'm doing projects with the kids I teach! You are so creative!
Posted by: Tonje | January 10, 2012 at 03:10 AM
you are so creative! It´s inspiring!
Posted by: Anne Elisabeth | January 10, 2012 at 08:46 AM
What great keepsakes for the children! They are so cute, such a neat idea.
Posted by: Judy Morgan | January 12, 2012 at 07:48 PM
Thank you so much!
Kirsten,
I did take a picture of each child:)
Stephanie,
I edited my blog post and answered your questions there. Thanks for asking!
xox
Posted by: Charla Anne | January 12, 2012 at 10:03 PM
How I wish you could teach my daughters and I how to make all the amazing and unique things you create! How I LOVE coming to your blog! Everything I see here is simply beautiful and heart-filled. LOVE these journals!
Posted by: Val Spring | January 14, 2012 at 04:56 AM
So Awesome!
Posted by: Michelle Croson | January 14, 2012 at 09:18 AM
What a beautiful journal - so colorful and lively. I am inspired to do this with my girls :) Thanks for sharing ~MelissaM
Posted by: Melissa | January 14, 2012 at 09:32 AM
Your'e such an inspiration my sis! Those journals are loaded with cuteness & memories. love it!!
Posted by: Mandy | January 14, 2012 at 02:07 PM
I came across your blog on pinterest and am Korean. I have a daughter a little younger than your Lily. Your blog has inspired me as a mom to be more creative, to be more thoughtful about capturing precious moments, and to make more efforts to create a memorable childhood for her. It's a lovely blog :)
Posted by: Christine Kim | January 14, 2012 at 04:21 PM
Those are beyond precious!!!! Over the moon SPECIAL! I bet the parents and KIDS will treasure these forever!
Posted by: Km | January 17, 2012 at 12:56 PM