Create a reading time capsule filled with favorite stories read by students throughout the year. Collect the story titles in a box to be passed on to the next year's teacher for student reflection. In the fall, students can revisit the stories read and reflect on new summer reading. Be sure to retain a record of the books read and add to a growing class logbook of favorite books over the years.

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Supplies Used: Construction Paper, Adhesive Letters, Glue, Scissors, Colored Pens, Markers, Box, Envelope

The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.

1. Die-cut decorative dies from multiple colors of construction paper.
2. Decorate and layer the die-cuts using glue. To layer, leave one shape whole and cut highlights out of other colors (Figure A).
3. Create shadings using colored pens or markers.
4. Use adhesive letters or print with markers on the die-cuts (Figures B and C).
5. Any combination of decorative dies may be used to create this project (see Main Photo).