This minibook has popped up on Pinterest in a few different guises. Basically, it's a number of identical, symmetrical shapes which are folded in half and then stuck back to back. They fulfill the minibook criterion of fitting a lot of writing into a small space.
I made the one you can see in the picture to try it out. Here's how I did it:
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I made my symmetrical shapes using the AutoShapes function in MS Publisher. You could also use PowerPoint. I printed out 3 copies of this sheet.
I coloured in each shape.
and then added some writing.
Then I cut out the shapes and folded them in half.
Then I stuck the shapes back to back.
My 13 year old, bored on the first day of her 7 week summer holiday, made this one.
If you are considering making one of these with a class, my tips are:
- make absolutely sure that your shape is symmetrical
- try to make your shape easy to cut out, as neat cutting is important when it comes to fitting it all together.
- Use your imagination! Use a tree shape for the seasons, a cloud for weather, an apple for food....
These could be displayed on a flat surface or hung from the ceiling to really save on display space!
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