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Scrapbooking Week in Review for July 16th to 22nd, 2007

Lots of great articles and tips have been passed along in the scrapbooking blog this week. As most of you know, I am now also blogging for the photography blog, and educating myself on how to tie these two hand-in-hand blogs together has become a huge goal. While I continue researching articles on both photography tips, and scrapbooking tips, I feel I am becoming better at both. I hope when I begin to share my more recent layouts, you too will agree. Let’s see what went on in the scrapbook blog this week: It’s hot, sticky, wet and just generally, … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking in the Preschool Classroom: A Few Tips to Get You Started

Teaching scrapbooking in the classroom is loads of fun. Depending on the age group, it can even tie into the curriculum. With a preschool classroom, it is mainly just a fun way to incorporate a new form or art, and keep it ongoing. There are a few things you should remember before putting it all out in front of them and having them go to town. Children that are preschool age should be allowed total freedom to create. If they glue a punchie on an upside down photograph, that’s okay. At this age, they are learning dexterity skills, and their … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking in the Preschool Classroom: What You Need To Get Started

As a former preschool teacher, I am fully confident that a scrapbooking program can be run in a preschool classroom. Even a three year old can decorate a piece of paper, and a four or five year old can be instructed somewhat in design. What you will need: Photographs I recommend taking photographs often, and getting triple prints developed. Try to capture the children together, so you are able to combine the photo with two or three kids. Avoid single photos except for special occasions, to avoid the higher cost. More photography tips in the next article. Scissors Enough for … Continue reading →