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Pre- work:
Step 1 - make a pile of all the pictures and other actual materials you would like to use for the board.
Step 2 - arrange the pictures in a way that tells the story about the children’s journey
Step 3 - Put together the recordings of the children’s quotes and what you want to share with the
parents in a google doc.
Putting it together:
Step 1- When you are typing the children’s qoutes and the story of the process or what skills the children’s acquired. Make sure to create a text box first.
Then type what you want to and then highlight the box to create a thick black border.
This will serve as your line for when you cut out the paper so it’s neat and sharp.
Step 2 - When printing the pictures- make sure they all the same size
Step 3- back the pictures on black construction paper - leaving a small border around the pictures or
the text.
Hanging it up:
Step 1 - use push pins or thumb tack when creating the first draft of the documentation panel.
This will ensure that after you take a look at your board - and you see you want to move something
you won't need to start unstapling everything or untapping.
“Measure twice - cut once”
Step 2- Hang up the story on a natural color background or cork board.
The reason for this is to give respect to the child’s work.
When you have a flower background or different colors it takes away from the value of the child’s
work.
Step 3 - take the children to come see the documentation board and read them the story. Share their
qoutes that they said - and listen to what they have to share in reflection of their journey.
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