Learning a new program can be difficult, but by creating a Summer Scrapbook, students can learn while having fun! They will browse or search for different artwork and get to know how to manipulate images while teaching others about what they did over summer vacation.
Using the template provided, students will create a scrapbook about their summer using Storyboard That art and textables (text boxes and speech bubbles). There is a section for writing, where students are encouraged to tell the reader about one or many of the things they did over the school break. Students will enjoy sharing their experiences with their peers, and should be encouraged to take turns presenting their scrapbook to their classmates.
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Objective: Create a scrapbook page using text and illustrations that highlights your summer vacation.
Student Instructions:
Invite students to present their scrapbooks in pairs or small groups. Peer feedback encourages positive social interaction and collaborative learning.
Model giving specific, kind, and helpful comments. Show examples and create sentence starters to guide students in sharing their thoughts respectfully.
Explain the goals and rules for the feedback session. Let students know that everyone should listen, celebrate effort, and offer ideas for improvement.
Monitor each group, encourage participation, and support students who need help expressing their ideas. This ensures a positive and inclusive environment for all.
Gather the class to discuss what they learned from peer feedback. Highlight progress and celebrate creativity to build confidence and a sense of community.
The Summer Scrapbook activity is a creative assignment where students use Storyboard That to make a digital scrapbook page about their summer vacation. They add scenes, characters, and text to share their experiences in a fun, visual way.
To use Storyboard That for a summer scrapbook, have students click “Start Assignment,” choose artwork and textables, add details about their summer, and then save and submit their pages. Encourage them to present their creations to classmates.
Start by providing a template and clear instructions. Encourage students to pick memorable summer events, use text boxes and speech bubbles for storytelling, and experiment with images. Offer examples and guidance on using Storyboard That tools.
Creating a summer scrapbook helps students reflect on their break, practice digital skills, and build classroom community. It’s engaging, personalized, and introduces new technology in a low-pressure way.
The Summer Scrapbook activity is ideal for students in grades 3–6. The assignment is designed to reinforce digital storytelling and writing skills for upper elementary and early middle school learners.