I searched the internet and when I didn't find any that I really loved, I decided to make my own! It was really quite easy! I started by folding post-its into book pages so I could get an idea of what sides would go where (I know that is a terrible sentence). See below.
This helped me realized I only needed two sheets of paper per book.
When designing, here is the order:
Back - Cover
Page 1 - Page 6
Page 5 - Page 2
Page 3 - Page 4
Steps in Microsoft Word:
Page Layout>Orientation - Set to Landscape
Page Layout>Margins>Custom Margins - .2
Page Layout>Columns - Two
I designed the cover (first page, column two) using a text box and insert shapes. For the little hearts in the date, I used Alt3. ♥
Then I searched the web to find coloring pages or activities. I actually did the connect the number page myself, using a bunch of tiny text boxes!
Here are some of the links I used:
When printing:
Choose Print on Both sides of Page, flip on short side.
Final steps are to fold and bind. I decided to use two holes and a ribbon as binding.
Now all we need are crayons! To see instructions for the pretty felt envelope pouch I made to hold crayons, click here!
