Share Your Friendship Story!
Write and illustrate a short friendship storybook, then share it with friends or family to practice storytelling, drawing, and communication skills.
Step-by-step guide to Share Your Friendship Story!
Step 1
Pick two characters for your friendship story (they can be you and a friend or make-believe pals).
Step 2
Choose one place where the story happens like a playground school or a magical forest.
Step 3
Think of one problem or challenge your characters will face.
Step 4
Decide one main way your characters will try to solve the problem.
Step 5
Decide how the story will end in one sentence (happy surprise learning moment etc.).
Step 6
Draw a simple 3-panel storyboard showing the beginning middle and end.
Step 7
Fold 4 to 8 sheets of paper in half to make your story booklet.
Step 8
Write a fun title on the front page with your pencil.
Step 9
Write your name as the author on the front page.
Step 10
Write 1 to 3 short sentences on each page to tell the story.
Step 11
Sketch a picture with your pencil on each page to match the words.
Step 12
Color your pictures using your coloring materials.
Step 13
Add stickers or glue decorations to make your book extra special if you want.
Step 14
Staple the center fold or punch holes and tie with yarn to bind your book.
Step 15
Upload a photo or scan of your finished friendship storybook to DIY.org to share it with others.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use instead of stickers, a stapler, or a scanner if those items are hard to find?
Use magazine cutouts or hand-drawn shapes instead of stickers, secure the center fold with strong clear tape or a binder clip if you don't have a stapler, and take a clear photo with a smartphone instead of scanning to upload your finished friendship storybook.
My booklet keeps coming apart when I staple or tie it—what should I try so the pages stay together?
Make sure you fold the 4 to 8 sheets evenly, nest them together before stapling in the center fold or punch two holes and tie tightly with yarn, or reinforce the inside spine with a strip of tape along the fold if pages still slip out.
How can I change the activity for younger or older children so it's just the right level?
For younger kids, reduce to 2–3 short sentences per page, pre-draw the 3-panel storyboard beginning/middle/end, and let them color and add big stickers, while older children can write longer passages, add dialogue, and create more detailed illustrations and a title page as the author.
What are some creative ways to make our friendship storybook more special or share it beyond just drawing and coloring?
Add a personalized dedication or character bios on extra pages, glue on textured materials for a tactile cover, record a short audio narration to include with your uploaded photo, or bind with colorful yarn and decorate the front with a collage to make the outcome extra special.
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Facts about storytelling and creative writing for kids
✏️ Beatrix Potter both wrote and illustrated The Tale of Peter Rabbit, proving you can be author and artist!
🎨 Crayola introduced its first box of crayons in 1903 — crayons are a classic tool for book illustrations.
📚 Many picture books use a 32-page publishing format — a handy template for a short storybook.
🗣️ Oral storytelling has been around for thousands of years — people used stories to teach and connect long before books.
🧑🤝🧑 Playing and sharing with friends helps kids learn communication, cooperation, and confidence.
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