Scrapbook Stories

Every picture tells a story! In this creative arts program, students will explore the colourful world of scrapbooking — learning how to combine photos, patterned papers, collage materials, and creative writing to capture memories and tell imaginative tales. Each week, participants will design themed scrapbook pages that celebrate the things they love — from favourite animals and holidays to dream adventures and friendship moments. Along the way, they’ll learn techniques like layering, stamping, and embellishment while developing their own artistic style. By the end of the session, each child will have a beautiful, one-of-a-kind scrapbook to take home and treasure!

See the Scrapbook Stories Packing List Here.

In this program, it will be up to the Instructor(s) to gauge the interests of the group and decide how best to structure the overall term. A suggested 15-week term plan is as follows:

Week 1: Welcome to Scrapbook Stories

Theme: All About Me

  • What is a scrapbook?
  • Decorate covers & name pages
  • Introduce safe scissors, glue rules, and materials
  • Add first page: name, age, favourite colour/thing

Week 2: Favourite Things

Theme: Things I Love

  • Cut and glue images of favourite foods, toys, animals
  • Introduce background papers
  • Add labels or short captions

Week 3: My Family & Friends

Theme: People Who Matter

  • Draw or collage family, friends, pets
  • Talk about memories
  • Practice writing names and short sentences

Week 4: Favourite Animals

Theme: Wild & Wonderful Creatures

  • Animal textures and patterns
  • Introduce layering
  • Optional fun facts or “animal speech bubbles”

Week 5: My Favourite Place

Theme: Somewhere Special

  • Home, park, cottage, vacation spot
  • Introduce frames and borders
  • Encourage descriptive words

Week 6: Seasons & Weather

Theme: Rain, Snow, Sun & Wind

  • Seasonal colours and textures
  • Introduce stamping or sponge painting
  • Connect emotions to weather

Week 7: Holidays & Celebrations

Theme: Special Days

  • Birthday, holiday, cultural celebration
  • Introduce embellishments (stickers, ribbons, washi)
  • Talk about traditions

Week 8: Feelings & Emotions

Theme: How I Feel

  • Colours for emotions
  • Faces, expressions, abstract art
  • Encourage reflection through art (no pressure to write much)

Week 9: A Day in My Life

Theme: Morning to Night

  • Sequence a day
  • Introduce simple layouts (top-to-bottom or left-to-right)
  • Use arrows or timelines

Week 10: Friendship Stories

Theme: Playing Together

  • Tell a story with multiple pictures
  • Introduce story order (beginning, middle, end)
  • Add speech bubbles or captions

Week 11: Dream Adventures

Theme: If I Could Go Anywhere…

  • Fantasy, space, underwater, magical worlds
  • Encourage imaginative writing
  • Mixed media welcome

Week 12: Memory Keepers

Theme: A Favourite Memory

  • Reflective storytelling
  • Choose colours and materials thoughtfully
  • Introduce titles for pages

Week 13: Finishing Touches

Theme: Making It Beautiful

  • Review pages
  • Add borders, details, extra captions
  • Fix loose pages, reinforce bindings

Week 14: Author’s Page

Theme: About the Artist

  • Self-portrait or photo
  • Write or dictate an “About Me” statement
  • Sign the book like a real author

Week 15: Scrapbook Celebration

Theme: Show & Tell!

  • Final sharing circle
  • Celebrate creativity
  • Wrap books for taking home
Scrapbook Stories Packing List

Note that a wide variety of crafting materials will be packed for this program. Depending on the interests of the participants, additional items may be requested by emailing Liz at any time. Please give at least 1 week notice when requesting supplies.

📘Scrapbooks & Paper

  • 12 Scrapbooks
  • Cardstock & Background Paper
  • Patterned Scrapbook Paper

✂️Cutting & Adhesives

  • Scissors
  • Fancy Scissors
  • Hole Punches

Glue

  • Glue sticks:
  • White glue

Tape

  • Masking Tape
  • Scotch Tape
  • Duct Tape
  • Washi tape

🖍️Drawing & Writing Tools

  • Washable Markers
  • Coloured Pencils
  • Crayons
  • Fine-tip Black Pens

🎨 Scrapbooking Tools & Decorative Elements

  • Stickers (themed packs):
    • Categories such as:
      • Animals
      • Holidays
      • Emotions
      • Shapes
      • Letters
  • Stamps such as:
    • Alphabet
    • Shapes
    • Stars/hearts
    • Seasonal icons
  • Ink pads:
    • 4–5 washable ink pads (black + colours)

Embellishments such as:

  • Foam shapes: 3–4 packs
  • Felt shapes: 2–3 packs
  • Sequins/gems: 2 small containers
  • Ribbon/yarn scraps: 1 bin

👉 Use sparingly + supervise

🧼 Classroom Management & Setup

  • Large zip lock bags for storing unfinished projects
  • 12 table cloths
  • Paper towels: 1 roll
  • Vinegar spray