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Soulwriting & Scrapbooking

Soulwriting & Scrapbooking
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Write short personal journal entries called soul notes and assemble a decorated scrapbook with photos, drawings, and captions to capture memories and feelings.

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What you need
Adult supervision required, blank scrapbook or notebook, colouring materials such as markers crayons colored pencils, glue stick, pens, plain paper, printed photos or small mementos, safety scissors, stickers or decorative tape

Step 1

Gather your materials.

Step 2

Choose 5 to 8 photos or small mementos that make you feel happy or thoughtful.

Step 3

Open your scrapbook to the first blank page where you'll start.

Step 4

Lay out your photos and mementos on the page without gluing to plan the design.

Step 5

Write a short soul note (one or two sentences) for each photo on a scrap piece of paper.

Step 6

Use colouring materials to add a border or a small drawing to the page.

Step 7

Trim any photos or paper to fit the page using safety scissors.

Step 8

Glue the photos and mementos onto the page in your chosen layout.

Step 9

Write your soul notes next to each photo as captions using a pen.

Step 10

Write a short title and the date for the page.

Step 11

Place stickers or decorative tape to finish the page design.

Step 12

Repeat this process for more memories until you have several scrapbook pages.

Step 13

Flip through your finished pages to enjoy your scrapbook.

Step 14

Share your finished scrapbook and a favorite soul note on DIY.org.

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You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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What can we use if we don't have a scrapbook, printed photos, or photo-safe glue?

Use a plain bound notebook or taped-together construction-paper pages as a scrapbook substitute, draw or print screenshots instead of printed photos, and replace the glue in the 'Glue the photos and mementos' step with double-sided tape or photo corners.

What should we do if photos slide around or glue wrinkles when laying out the page before gluing?

When you 'Lay out your photos and mementos on the page without gluing', secure pieces temporarily with small pieces of masking tape or paperclips, use a glue stick or photo corners to avoid wrinkling, and press the page under a heavy book after you 'Glue the photos' to dry flat.

How can I adapt this activity for younger children or older kids?

For ages 3–6 choose 2–4 photos and have an adult pre-cut mementos and help with 'Trim any photos or paper to fit the page using safety scissors' and writing the soul notes, while older kids can use 5–8 items, longer captions, layered decorations, and experiment with 'stickers or decorative tape'.

How can we make the scrapbook more creative or ready to share on DIY.org?

Enhance the project by adding pockets or envelopes for extra mementos, using your 'colouring materials' for custom borders and small drawings, dating and titling each page, scanning pages into a digital album, and choosing one favorite soul note to upload when you 'Share your finished scrapbook and a favorite soul note on DIY.org'.

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Facts about journaling and scrapbooking for kids

✍️ Writing for just 15–20 minutes of expressive journaling can reduce stress and help sort feelings — ideal for quick soul notes.

🎨 Doodling and adding color while you write can boost creativity and memory, making your scrapbook pages more vivid.

🧠 Memories tied to emotions are stronger, so noting how you felt next to a picture helps the memory stick.

🗓️ People have kept personal journals for centuries — famous diarists include Anne Frank and Samuel Pepys.

📸 Scrapbooking mixes photos, ticket stubs, drawings, and captions to make a personalized keepsake — it’s a creative photo album you design yourself.

How do you do Soulwriting & Scrapbooking with kids?

To do Soulwriting & Scrapbooking with kids, begin by creating a calm space and explaining "soul notes"—short personal entries (one to three sentences) about feelings or memories. Offer simple prompts (Today I felt..., My favorite moment was...), let the child write or draw the note, choose photos or drawings, glue them into a scrapbook, add captions and decorations, and date each page. Finish by letting the child decide what to share and where to keep the book.

What materials do I need for Soulwriting & Scrapbooking?

You'll need a sturdy scrapbook or binder, plain or patterned paper, pens, pencils, colored markers, glue stick and scissors, printed photos or a small camera, stickers, washi tape, and labels for captions. Optional items: envelopes for keepsakes, clear photo pockets, stamps, hole punch, ribbons, and a date stamp. Keep child-safe scissors and non-toxic supplies; store any sharp tools for adult use.

What ages is Soulwriting & Scrapbooking suitable for?

Soulwriting & Scrapbooking suits a wide range: preschoolers (3–5) enjoy drawing and simple label captions with adult help; early readers (6–8) can write short soul notes and assemble pages with minimal help; tweens (9–12) work more independently and explore longer reflections; teens can use it for deeper journaling and creative layouts. Adapt prompts and materials to fine-motor skills and privacy preferences. Supervision recommended for younger children when using scissors or adhesives.

What are the benefits of Soulwriting & Scrapbooking for children?

Soulwriting & Scrapbooking builds emotional awareness, encouraging children to name feelings and reflect on experiences. It strengthens writing and fine-motor skills, boosts memory by preserving photos and captions, and fosters creativity through layouts and decorating. Working together promotes family bonding and communication. Keeping short, nonjudgmental prompts supports self-esteem and emotional regulation. This low-cost, tactile activity is also adaptable for therapeutic or classroom use an
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