Pop-Up Books Part 1 (The Basics)

Put aside everything you have ever thought of about children when it comes to children making their own books.  When you introduce pop-ups, foldable tabs, and flips to student made books,  book making goes to another level.  I work with students from kindergaren thru eight grade level with both reading and math as an instructional coach.  Kids and parents love these books.  I also do teacher workshops. Of all the workshops, this one is a surefire favorite. 

Not only are these books cute, but they are a sneaky way to get students to review concepts they have learned.  Shhh! Do not tell that part to the students. 

Throughout the week, I will show the basics about pop-ups and book making and then show you examples of books that kids have made and that I have made as demos for teachers.

Teachers use these in a variety of ways.  Some use these books as visual notes to review a topic or theme.  Others place the books in learning centers as review activities.  Still some have students create their own books as book reports.

Materials Needed:

• file folders or card stock (this will be used as your book)
• glue or tape
• scissors
• a variety of pieces of card stock

Step 1:
Fold your paper in half.  In the middle, cut two lines about an inch apart.

Step 2:
Bend this tab to make it flexible.



Step 3:
Open the paper, and pull the tab that you have made inside out.



Step 4:
This is what it should look like when the paper is refolded.

Step 5:
Open the paper.  It should look like this and have a pop-up tab.

Step 6:
Students can add whatever they would like
to the pop-up tab.  I placed it off center for you to see it easily.