How to make a book out of paper

What your kid makes

Your kid ends with an eight-page book made from two sheets of paper, with a title page, a name on the cover, one idea on each page, and page numbers. It's a finished book to keep on a shelf or give away.

The 4 lessons

1. 

   Lesson 1. Fold and staple

   Two sheets folded in half and stapled on the fold make an eight-page book.

   1. Fold two sheets in half together
   2. Staple the fold, or tie it with string
   3. Count the eight pages

   Where: Paper

   Watch it free above

2. Lesson 2. One idea per page

   A plan of six little boxes gives every page one idea.

   1. Pick the kind of book: a story, a how-to, or facts
   2. Draw six little boxes on scrap paper
   3. Write one idea in each box

   Where: Paper

   In the app

3. Lesson 3. Big picture, short line

   Each page gets one big picture and one short line.

   1. Fill pages 2 to 6
   2. Draw one big picture on each page
   3. Write one short line under it

   Where: Paper

   In the app

4. Lesson 4. Finish it

   A title page, a name, and page numbers make it a real book.

   1. Make the title page
   2. Write by and your name
   3. Number the pages and find the book a shelf

   Where: Paper

   In the app

Lesson 1 transcript: Fold and staple

1. 0:00

   Today you make a real book. One you can hold in your hands!

2. 0:05

   You need two sheets of paper and a stapler. No stapler? Some string works too.

3. 0:11

   Put the two sheets together. Fold them in half, like a card.

4. 0:16

   Run your thumb along the fold, so it stays nice and flat.

5. 0:21

   Now staple right on the fold. One near the top, and one near the bottom.

6. 0:27

   Using string? Ask a grown-up to poke two holes on the fold. Then tie a bow.

7. 0:34

   Now count. A front, six pages inside, and a back. That makes eight pages!

8. 0:41

   Your turn. Fold two sheets in half. Staple the fold, or tie it. Count your eight pages. Then press Next.