Projects

Family Projects

1. Create a time capsule

Memories and treasures should last a lifetime and be passed on to future generations. Family activities like making a time capsule are a great way to share memories and help children learn some science.

2. Take the time to record your family stories.

To get started, watch "National Day of Listening - Do-It-Yourself companion video", from StoryCorps.

 Learn More About Oral History
This site explores how to use digital tools and media to record and preserve spoken memories of family members.

For Kids

Make your own book

(Elementary school)

The Single-Page Folded Book Activity
Instructions for folding

Hot Dog Booklet
Stick and Elastic Book
Accordion Book

Through a series of brief videos available online, Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord teaches viewers how to make an accordion book, a "hot dog" book, and a "stick and elastic" book.

(Teens)

How to make a hardcover mini art journal
This ten-minute video goes through the steps to make a small book using decorative paper, cardboard, glue, and computer paper. The use of an awl and sewing needles make this an ideal project for teens but not young children.