Accordion Books

Make your baby his very own book.

What you need:

• cardboard
• pictures from catalogs or magazines
• glue
• markers
• clear contact paper

What to do:

1. Cut a long strip of cardboard -- approximately 24-30 inches long by 8 inches high. Fold the cardboard back and forth like an accordion (or a paper fan).
2. Glue pictures cut from catalogs or magazines onto the "pages" of the book. You also might want to use photos of family members.
3. Use markers to label the pictures. Then cover the book with clear contact paper.
4. Explore the book with your child. Talk about the pictures as your child looks at them. You can also let your child explore the book by grabbing it, mouthing it, and so forth.

Learning Benefits

• supports language development