Combine nature, reading, and quality time with a Library StoryWalk®–an engaging way to enjoy a book outdoors. All StoryWalks® should credit creator Anne Fergunson. Visit the Kellogg-Hubbard Library StoryWalk® page to learn more.
Books
A selection of potential storywalk books; decodable, DEI, and literacy.
- Frank The Fish Gets His Wish
- Molly’s Great Discovery: A Book About Dyslexia and Self-advocacy
- How Your Brain Learns to Read
- Thank You, Mr. Falker
- Finding My Superpower: A Book For Dyslexic Thinkers
- The Right Word: Roget & His Thesaurus
Intro Pages
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Instructions
Carefully remove the pages from two copies of the book you are converting into a StoryWalk. Using two copies allows you to mount the front and back of each page on separate pieces of cardstock.
Materials
- 2 copies of a decodable book
- Cardstock
- 10‑mil laminating pockets
- Industrial Strength Sticky Back Velcro®
- 4-ft wooden garden stake
Mounting the Pages
Mount each page onto cardstock. Mount each page on card stock On the back of each cardstock sheet, write the page number and book title.
Laminating
Laminate each mounted page using 10‑mil laminating pockets for maximum durability.
Attaching the Velcro
Apply a strip of Industrial Strength Sticky Back Velcro® to the back of each laminated page.
Preparing the Stakes
Use a staple gun to attach the matching Velcro strip to a 4‑foot garden stake.
Installing the StoryWalk
Attach each laminated page to its stake. At this height, the pages sit at eye level for young children, and the vertical orientation helps protect them from fading and sun damage.