Collectables

 

I love sharing inspiration with my children and students. I've begun creating "collectables" that can be printed and copied into a writer's notebook (or you can call it a commonplace notebook). I would encourage the child to write the quotes by hand and maybe even draw their own picture. The collectables are meant to serve as inspiration and contain small graphics for writers like me who do not enjoy collecting sloppy drawings in my notebook. Think of it like a scrapbook page that can inspire reflections, poetry, and stories. The child should have the freedom to choose if the shared work inspires them to collect it!

Here is an example of a collectable that I created after listening to Forrest Frank's song "Lemonade." You can download the free collectable here! For more collectables, visit our website for students: Creative Cafe

Here are a couple of pages from my writer's notebook to show you what a page can look like that contains "collectables." The second page is from my St. Patrick's Day Creative Café workshop!