Sunday, May 15, 2011

A Record Book of Achievements!

** A little bragging***
My daughter won 1st place in the entire 4th grade writing contest!! I was so super excited for her and such a proud Mom! 

So while I was folding laundry and fast forwarding her life I started to think about all the clubs she would apply to and her speeches and I thought she will probably need to know what awards she has received, what extra curricular activities she is involved in, community service projects and more. Since I am a huge list maker I came up with idea:
A record book of achievements!

I used 8X5 index cards and labeled them from Kindergarten to 12th grade. I decorated each card just enough leaving plenty of room to list awards, activities and other school related things.

I laminated the front and back cover. I had her decorate the back cover herself and I wrote a personal note to her on the inside of the cover before I laminated it.

Now when ever she receives and award or is in a sport I will have her jot it in her achievement book!

It is not so important for the younger grades but as she gets older it will be important to keep track of all these things! And I think it is a great motivator! I made two of these books, one for her and one for her sister, they loved them!








I used Peachy Keen faces PK640 & PK754
Locker talk Cricket Cartridge and April showers
All the rest is cut from pattern papers

Entering into:
Peachy Keen: LFIF Organize it!

20 comments:

  1. Wow, that is quite an accomplishment, congratulations to her!!! That is wonderful that she loves to write :) Really cute brag book, that will come in handy :)

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  2. This is a great idea. It will be useful when she's in high school and wants to apply for scholarships... Believe it or not, it's time to start gathering data now, much easier than trying to remember it later!

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  3. You have bragging rights. Congratulations to your daughter. To yu also for encouraging her. Way to go MOM.

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  4. now this is a great idea and she will cherish it when she grows up what a sweet mom you are it is adorable

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  5. Congrats to your daughter! 4th grade is tough (I have 2 in 4th grade right now and it's a challenge!) This is a fantastic idea. Definitely going to "borrow" it! Great job!

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  6. What a GREAT idea! Congrats to your daughter!! I have a 4th grader and know how hard this year is so again congrats on her BIG accomplishment!
    Thanks for sharing your super cute book!

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  7. This is an AMAZING idea! All this information is going to be very useful :)

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  8. I love this idea, and that little worm is so cute. I am going to end up buying that cartridge just for that image, lol.

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  9. Congrats to your dd!! I bet you are definitely a proud momma!! Your achievement book is a WONDERFUL idea!! I am going to steal the idea for my kids. TFS!!

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  10. This is such a wonderful idea. Great job!

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  11. Oh how I wish I had one of these when I was growing up! This is such a neat idea!
    Tara

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  12. Congrats to your daughter! What a great book - and a fabulous idea! My daughter is a bit older and applying for part-time jobs. It's good to have those awards down on a resume and this will help your daughter keep track of them. Well done!

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  13. Looks like your daughter is as talented as her mom! I love the book you came up with! Wish I would have thought of something like that when my kids were little:)
    ~Kim

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  14. How wonderful! Beautiful album.

    Precious Hugs

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  15. Congrats to your daughter! Love the book, it's a wonderful idea!

    Thanks so much for playing along with us at PKS Let's Face it Friday challenge!

    Ruthie :)

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  16. That is soo adorable! Such a great idea too! Thanks for playing with us at PKS Let's Face it Friday! :)

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  17. This is Adorable!!! Love that little Worm. TFS :0)

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  18. Hi Carri,
    This is a fabulous idea! I am going to have to make one for my nephew! Your daughter is going to appreciate it so much when she's older!! I'm so happy that you created with us at PKS Faces this week!!!

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  19. Not only is this super cute, but also a GREAT idea. I know your daughter will appreciate and love it. Congrats to her on a HUGE achievement. Good for her:)

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  20. great idea! thanks for sharing

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