School Mini Album - APPLE

I finished up my oldest son's 2nd grade mini album, this time I used an apple as my basic shape.  So far I have made 4 school albums in the shape of a School Bus, School House, Chalkboard, and now an Apple.  I am thinking of making a pencil for my next album.  

For the ease of completing the albums I have kept the format of all the album the same.  I usually make 5 pages and use all the same fonts and embellishments (pencil, notebook paper, paperclip, and binder clip).  On the front cover, I keep it simple and just put my son's name and grade. 

Every year on the first day of school, I make the boys pose by the front door before school.  And at the end of the school day, I try to get a photo as they get off the bus.  It is fun to see how much they change each year!

I also try to make some journal notes about some fun things that happened during the year.  I also try to list some 'Favorites' such as friends, food, games and teachers.  To keep the albums looking consistent, from year to year, I use the same format, fonts, and embellishments.  My favorite embellishment is the big pencil!

I also try to make a copy of their report cards!  Charlie has always had the same comments from his teachers - 'need to control talking' (he is a bit chatty).  I also include a class photo and a photo from a field trip or class program.  But my favorite part of all the albums is the last page!  I make the boy sign their names - it is really fun to see how much their writing improves each year.

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