Cards

Wordlab is not only about spelling and reading but it is also an avenue for kids to engage in their creativity through crafts. The sample below is by Nicole. She made a pop-up card for her mommy and daddy for Valentine’s Day. Then, she was asked to enumerate the steps in the process of making the card and envelope by using a graphic organizer. This made it easier for her to write the instructions in a coherent and structured paragraph.

                                                                                                                  

How to Make a Pop – up Card

        First, you fold the paper in two sides. Second, use the ruler to measure three inches to make a square. Third, mark it so when you cut it its shape is a square. Fourth, cut the square. Fifth, fold the long edge to the short edge of the paper. Sixth, you push the square inside to make it pop. Last, you can decorate it and put a message.

How to Make an Envelope

        First, you need to put the card inside the middle of the paper. Second, fold the sides of the paper and glue it. Third, fold the bottom of the paper and glue it again. Last, fold the top of the paper and glue it.

                                                                                                                  

Nicole will be in the fourth grade this coming school year. Her extracurricular activities are swimming and singing. She enjoys doing arts and crafts as well as collecting stickers.