Ask them if the book reminded them of things in their own lives. Engage children in a discussion about their own experiences. Encourage them to describe how they have grown and changed. Invite children to write and illustrate their own memoir. Provide them with the suggested drawing materials so they can create the illustrations and a cover for their book.
Children can work on their memoirs for several days.
Use a paper clip to keep their drawings together and place their work in a file folder until they are finished. Assist children with writing or dictating the narrative of their memoirs and ask them to organize their drawings. Remind children to include their own name on the book as the author. Invite the children to read their memoirs to their friends during reading time or plan a special reading party to conclude the school year. Encourage children to interview their families to gather information about their family's memoirs.