Carter's First Homework

Carter's first homework assignment was to make an "About Me" book.  His teacher provided the kids with a folder and some plastic sleeves, and they were asked to make 5 to 10 pages telling about themselves.  They could include their favorite things to do, their family and friends, and anything else about themselves. The kids are going to share these with the class in an effort to get to know one another better.  Later in the year, the kids will also use their books to assist them with their writing workshop.

Carter and I worked together on his book.  Yesterday we went through our photos on the computer and he picked out ones he liked.  Together we came up with a sort of outline for his book based on the pictures he selected.  We picked up the photos last night and then made the book this morning.

Carter helped design every single page.  He sat with me at the kitchen table for 2 1/2 hours making his 10 pages.  I did the typing and cutting but Carter gave me very specific directions for everything.  He wanted things in particular orders and pictures arranged in a certain way.  Sometimes he wanted the pictures trimmed down and sometimes he wanted them to overlap.  I see a lot of management potential in Carter :)  He's great at designing and planning things out but then wants someone else to do the manual work :)

Anyway, here is Carter's "About Me" book.

Outside Cover:

Example of the Inside:

All the individual pages: