Materials required - Construction paper, scissors, crayons, yarn, or string.

1. Materials required: Construction paper, scissors, crayons, yarn, or string. Steps to follow: Making the picture book varies depending on the child's age and ability to help with the steps below. For an older child, let them help with cutting and pasting (or use pre-cut construction paper) to make the book - but you should do the writing. They can color in pictures for tiny ones while you write the story or dictate it to them. There are many ways to create an interactive learning book for children of all ages; this is just one of many. Step 1: Choose your story. Keep it simple and keep the number of characters to a minimum (2-3 is best). Step 2: Cut out all of the pictures you want to use for your book, making sure that they fit one piece of construction paper. Step 3: Write the words under each picture, making sure to leave some white space between each word. If you need help spacing the terms correctly, tear the paper in half and use one half for practice, then compare it to your finished product to make sure they are spaced evenly. Step 4: Write a title on the top of your paper. Step 5: Using yarn, string, or ribbon, tie the pages together into a book.

2. When finished, your new interactive learning book will be ready to read! Possible issues: The book requires adult assistance. Ease of use rating: 4/5 -- with some assistance from an adult, children as young as 18 months have been able to help with the making of the learning book. It is a great activity for them, and it helps them practice writing down words, matching words with pictures, and following simple directions. Intended audience: Early learners who are just beginning to learn the alphabet and how to form letters, and even older children who cannot create a book on their own not yet. The activity is designed for children in preschool or kindergarten.