Method and apparatus for teaching experiential writing

摘要

An apparatus for teaching and encouraging experiential writing by a child includes a picture pad having a plurality of sheets removably affixed to a foldable cover in the form of a checkbook. Each sheet includes a distinctive picture, its name, the first letter of its name, space for a user to write notes while actually viewing a place or thing depicted by the picture, and a line for a user's signature. Each sheet is individually and selectively removable from the picture pad. The apparatus includes a diary having a plurality of pages. Each page includes a first side capable of holding a sheet selectively removed from the picture pad and a second side having space for a user to write about actually viewing a place or thing depicted by a picture of a removed sheet.