Creating Life Books
for
Children & Youth
Jacob R. Sprouse, Jr.
(2008)
The My Life's Book materials are now available in three "papers" formats: the Standard Edition is published on 20 lb. (standard paper weight) pastel multi-colored papers; the Standard Edition Astro Brite® is a 60 lb. offset (thicker paper stock) brilliant colored papers (the artwork is the same design for Standard Edition and Standard Edition Astro Brite®); and, My Life's BooK II is a 50 lb. cover (heavy paper stock) Torchglow Opaque Pearl White-the art and text are black on white, suitable for coloring with crayons, colored pencil or colored markers.
Life Book Standard Edition
(2008)
#0260 Creating Life Books for Children and Youth: Trainer's Guide
#0261 Creating Life Books for Children and Youth: A Handbook for Foster & Adoptive Families
#6862 My Life's Book - Kid's Kit (Ages 12 and Under)
(Kits are loose-leaf, polywrapped, no three ring binder included)
#6864 My Life's Book - Kid's NOTEBOOK
(NOTEBOOKS are assembled Kits in three ring binders)
#6866 My Life's Book - Kid's NOTEBOOK\PolyBoxed
(PolyBoxed are assembled NOTEBOOKS in a PolyBox)
#6863 My Life's Book - Teen's Kit (Ages 13 and older)
#6865 My Life's Book - Teen's NOTEBOOK
#6867 My Life's Book - Teen's NOTEBOOK\PolyBoxed
#6868 My Life's Book - Parent's Pack
#0269 Adoption Kit
#0339 Welcome Home Link to Welcome Home .pdf files
The My Life's Book publication presents a package of resource materials ready-made for the foster\adoptive home developer\educator, the foster\adoptive family and the youth in care\adoptive placement in developing individualized lifebooks.
#0261 - A Handbook for Foster & AdoptiveFamilies is published in a workbook format suitable for group training or as a self-instructional resource. The Handbook offers the foster\adoptive family a complete guide to the why and how of developing individualized lifebooks for children in care\placement; the respective roles of the foster family, social worker and birth family; the child or youth's identity and self-esteem; developmental stages and life's gaps; constructing the Life's Book - developing materials, using the "kits" and putting it all together.
#0261- Handbook for Foster & Adoptive Families - $6.50 Ea.; 10+ - $5.55 Ea
#6862 - Kid's Kit is a packet of thirty (30) forms on pastel multi-colored 20 lb. papers (three-holed drilled for standard ring binders) as a "starting-point" in My Life's Book - the forms include various title pages: Who Am I, Birthdays, School Memories, Special Memories, Stuff I Want To Keep, etc., and data gathering forms: Things About Me, How I Show My Feelings, Places I've Lived, My Firsts, etc. -- all the form's artwork is suitable for the twelve and under group. In addition, the Kit contains a set of blank tabbed dividers for the child's personalization and all the "kit" materials are poly-wrapped. The Kit also contains a brief "owner's manual" offering the child suggestions on developing the Life's Book - things to add, design and do. (Three-ring binder not included.)
#6862 Kid's Kit: $8.50 Ea.; 10+ - $7.90 Ea.; 25+ - $7.60 Ea.; 50+ - $7.40 Ea.
#6864 Kid's NOTEBOOK - The Kid's Kit materials in a three-ring, 3/4" poly- binder. Included with the Kit materials is a vinyl, three-holed punched insert suitable for "saving" bulky or over-sized items. The NOTEBOOK is shipped assembled; the cover has a "Property of" label for personalization. #6864 $12.00 Ea.
#6866 My Life's Book - Kid's NOTEBOOK\PolyBoxed
The PolyBox is 10.5X12X1.5" poly-urethane durable container with a tab-punched front closure. Each box comes with an personal "property" label. The Kit comes assembled in a 1" three ring binder. The polybox has lots of spare room for "keepsakes."
#6866 Kid's Notebook PolyBoxed - $15.00 Ea.
For Teens . . . .
#6863 - Teen's Kit duplicates the Kid's Kit using artwork more appropriate for teenagers. The packet also contains thirty (30) forms on pastel multi-colored 20 lb. paper Who Am I, Birthdays, School Memories, Special Memories, Stuff I Want To Keep, etc., and data gathering forms: Things About Me, How I Show My Feelings, etc. -- all the form's artwork is suitable for teens, three-hole drilled, a set of blank tabbed dividers, an "owner's manual" written for the teen - all poly-wrapped. (Three-ring binder not included).
#6863 Teen's Kit: $8.50 Ea.; 10+ - $7.90 Ea.; 25+ - $7.60 Ea.; 50+ - $7.40 Ea.
#6865 Teen's NOTEBOOK - The Teen's Kit materials in a three-ringed poly- binder. Included with the Kit materials is a vinyl, three-holed punched insert suitable for "saving" bulky or over-sized items. The NOTEBOOK is shipped assembled; the cover has a "Property of" label for personalization. #6865 $12.00 Ea.
#6867 My Life's Book - Teen's NOTEBOOK\PolyBoxed
The PolyBox is 10.5X12X1.5" poly-urethane durable container with a tab-punched front closure. Each box comes with an personal "property" label. The Kit comes assembled in a 1" three ring binder. The PolyBox has lots of spare room for "keepsakes."
#6867 Teen's Notebook PolyBoxed - $15.00 Ea.
#6868 My Life's Book - Parent's Pack
The Parent's Pack contains 15 full-color certificates of award, appreciation, achievement, congratulations, good job - generic certificates for any occasion to boost self-esteem and encourage effort; the certificates are not three hole punched, suitable for framing or as a wall poster; all certificates are 8.5X11"- full color on 60 lb. Torchglow Opaque Pearl White cover stock papers and poly-wrapped.
#6868 Parent's Pack $9.50 Ea.
#0269 Adoption Kit is a packet of fifteen (15) forms on multi-colored papers (three-holed drilled for standard ring binders) suitable forinclusion in either the Kid's Kit or Teen's Kit and focuses specifically on issues unique to the adoption experience. The Adoption Kit utilizes a nautical theme throughout.
#0269 Adoption Kit $4.90 Ea.; 10+ $4.65 Ea.; 25+ $4.30 Ea.; 50+ $3.90 Ea.
#0399 Welcome Home: A Life Book Kit for the Foster or Adoptive Family: A child coming into foster care or adoptive placement is potentially overwhelmed by the unknown faces, names and family traditions of the new family. Welcome Home will make the transition easier by providing each current family member an opportunity to introduce themselves in picture and in print. In addition, each current family member shares their strengths as gifts for the new member of the family. The Welcome Home Kit also includes inserts that focus on family traditions, celebrations, vacations, pets, extended family members, and a family tree--plus a set of blank, five-tabbed indexes-all standard three-hole drilled for use in a three ring binder. 12 Inserts, 5 Index Tabs and Instruction & Suggestions Sheet. Kit is Polywrapped, binder not included
#0399 Welcome Home $5.00 Ea.
#0260 Creating Life Books for Children and Youth: Trainer's Guide
To support and enhance the group training process for foster parents, the Trainer's Guide provides:
- Information on adults as learners,
- Additional group activities, specific trainer's tips in support of the Handbook
- A set of transparency masters for the overhead projector or as a guide for preparing flip charts,
- Plus generic invitation to training, a certificate of completion and an evaluation form for the foster parent participants.
The Trainer's Guide contains the Handbook and one each of the Standard Kid's Kit, Teen's Kit, Adoption Kit and Parent's Pack.
#0260 Trainer's Guide $50.00 Ea.
Life Book Standard Edition Astro Brite®
#0962 - Kid's Kit is a packet of thirty (30) forms on Astro-Brite®, 60 lb., multi-colored papers (three-holed drilled for standard ring binders) as a "starting-point" in My Life's Book - the forms include various title pages: Who Am I, Birthdays, School Memories, Special Memories, Stuff I Want To Keep, etc., and data gathering forms: Things About Me, How I Show My Feelings, Places I've Lived, My Firsts, etc. -- all the form's artwork is suitable for the twelve and under group. In addition, the Kit contains a set of blank tabbed dividers for the child's personalization and all the "kit" materials are poly-wrapped. The Kit also contains a brief "owner's manual" offering the child suggestions on developing the Life's Book - things to add, design and do. (Three-ring binder not included.)
#0962 Kid's Kit: $9.50 Ea.; 10+ - $8.90 Ea.; 25+ - $8.60 Ea.; 50+ - $8.40 Ea.
#0964 Kid's NOTEBOOK - The Kid's Kit Astro-Brite® materials in a three-ring, 1" poly- binder with a clear front cover. Included with the Kit materials is a vinyl, three-holed punched insert suitable for "saving" bulky or over-sized items. The NOTEBOOK is shipped assembled. #0964 Kid's NOTEBOOK $13.00 Ea.
#0966 My Life's Book - Kid's NOTEBOOK\PolyBoxed
The PolyBox is 10.5X12X1.5" poly-urethane durable container with a tab-punched front closure. Each box comes with an personal "property" label. The Astro-Brite® Kit comes assembled in a 1" three ring binder with a clear poly front. The polybox has lots of spare room for "keepsakes." #0966 Kid's Notebook PolyBoxed - $16.00 Ea.
#0963 - Teen's Kit duplicates the Kid's Kit using artwork more appropriate for teenagers. The packet also contains thirty (30) forms on Astro-Brite®, 60 lb., multi-colored paper Who Am I, Birthdays, School Memories, Special Memories, Stuff I Want To Keep, etc., and data gathering forms: Things About Me, How I Show My Feelings, etc. -- all the form's artwork is suitable for teens, three-hole drilled, a set of blank tabbed dividers, an "owner's manual" written for the teen - all poly-wrapped. (Three-ring binder not included). #0963 Teen's Kit: $9.50 Ea.; 10+ - $8.90 Ea.; 25+ - $8.60 Ea.; 50+ - $8.40 Ea.
#0965 Teen's NOTEBOOK - The Teen's Kit Astro-Brite® materials in a three-ringed poly- binder. Included with the Kit materials is a vinyl, three-holed punched insert suitable for "saving" bulky or over-sized items. The NOTEBOOK is shipped assembled. #0965 Teen's NOTEBOOK $13.00 Ea.
#0967 My Life's Book - Teen's NOTEBOOK\PolyBoxed
The PolyBox is 10.5X12X1.5" poly-urethane durable container with a tab-punched front closure. Each box comes with an personal "property" label. The Astro-Brite® Kit comes assembled in a 1" three ring binder with a clear poly front. The PolyBox has lots of spare room for "keepsakes."
#0967 Teen's Notebook PolyBoxed - $16.00 Ea.
Life Book II Series
#0462 My Life's Book II - Kid's Kit (Ages 12 and Under)
(Kits are loose-leaf, polywrapped, no three ring binder included)
#0464 My Life's Book II - Kid's NOTEBOOK
(NOTEBOOKS are assembled Kits in three ring binders)
#0466 My Life's Book II - Kid's NOTEBOOK\PolyBoxed
(PolyBoxed are assembled NOTEBOOKS in a PolyBox)
#0463 My Life's Book II - Teen's Kit (Ages 13 and older)
#0465 My Life's Book II - Teen's NOTEBOOK
#0467 My Life's Book II - Teen's NOTEBOOK\PolyBoxed
#0469 My Life's Book II - Adoption Kit
#0599 Welcome Home II
#0462 My Life's Book II - Kid's Kit The new Kid's Kit is a packet of fifteen (15) forms on 50 Lb. Cover Stock Papers: Torchglow Opaque Pearl White (three-holed drilled for standard ring binders); all the artwork is black on white suitable for coloring with crayons, colored pencils or colored markers; all
major text is Newton Type Font permitting the owner to personalize the materials by coloring both the artwork and the hallow type font. Unlike AFCR's initial life book series the Book II materials are much more activity intensive on the part of the child/youth; the obverse contains art/text and the reverse is suitable for pasting materials or using photo corners/double stick to fasten keepsakes. The heavy card stock paper stands the wear and tear of heavy us. Just as with our standard kits the materials are useful as a "starting-point" in creating My Life's Book - the forms include various title pages: Who Am I, Birthdays, School Memories, Special Memories, Things About Me, etc. -- all the form's artwork is suitable for the twelve and under group. In addition, the Kit contains a set of blank tabbed dividers for the child's personalization and all the Kit materials are poly-wrapped. The Kit also contains a brief "owner's manual" offering the child suggestions on developing the Life's Book II - things to add, design and do. (Three-ring binder not included.)
#0462 Kid's Kit: II - $8.50 Ea.; 10+ - $7.90 Ea.; 25+ - $7.60 Ea.; 50+ - $7.40 Ea.
#0464 My Life's Book II - Kid's NOTEBOOK - The Kid's Kit materials in a three-ring, 1" poly- binder with a clear front cover, rigid spine and back. Included with the Kit materials is a vinyl, three-holed punched insert suitable for "saving" bulky or over-sized items. The NOTEBOOK is shipped assembled.
#0464 Kid's NOTEBOOK $12.00 Ea.
#0466 My Life's Book II - Kid's NOTEBOOK\PolyBoxed
The PolyBox is 10.5X12X1.5" poly-urethane durable container with a tab-punched front closure. Each box comes with an personal property label. The Kit comes assembled in a 1" three ring binder with a clear poly front and rigid spine and back. The polybox has lots of spare room for keepsakes.
#0466 Kid's Notebook PolyBoxed - $15.00 Ea.
For Teens . . . .
#0463 My Life's Book II - Teen's Kit duplicates the Kid's Kit using text and artwork more appropriate for teenagers. The packet also contains fifteen (15) forms on 50 Lb. Cover Stock Papers: Torchglow Opaque Pearl White. -- all the form's artwork is suitable for teens, three-hole drilled, a set of blank tabbed
dividers, an owner's manual written for the teen - all poly-wrapped. (Three-ring binder not included).
#0463 Teen's Kit II- $8.50 Ea.; 10+ - $7.90 Ea.; 25+ - $7.60 Ea.; 50+ - $7.40 Ea.
#0465 My Life's Book II - Teen's NOTEBOOK - The Teen's Kit materials in a three-ringed poly- binder. Included with the Kit materials is a vinyl, three-holed punched insert suitable for saving bulky or over-sized items. The NOTEBOOK is shipped assembled.
#0465 Teen's NOTEBOOK $12.00 Ea.
#0467 My Life's Book II - Teen's NOTEBOOK\PolyBoxed
The PolyBox is 10.5X12X1.5" poly-urethane durable container with a tab-punched front closure. Each box comes with an personal 'property' label. The Kit comes assembled in a 1" three ring binder with a clear poly front and rigid spine and back. The PolyBox has lots of spare room for keepsakes.
#0467 Teen's Notebook PolyBoxed - $15.00 Ea.
#0469 My Life's Book II - Adoption Kit is a packet of nine (9) forms on 50 Lb. Cover Stock Papers: Torchglow Opaque Pearl White (three-holed drilled for standard ring binders) suitable for inclusion in either the Kid's Kit or Teen's Kit and focuses specifically on issues unique to the adoption experience.
#0469 My Life's Book II - Adoption Kit $4.90 Ea; 10+-$4.65; 25+-$4.30; 50+-$3.90 Ea.
#0599 Welcome Home II: A Life Book Kit for the Foster or Adoptive
Family: The new Welcome Home is a packet of twelve (12) forms on 50 Lb. Cover Stock Papers: Torchglow Opaque Pearl White (three-holed drilled for standard ring binders); all the artwork is black on white suitable for coloring with crayons, colored pencils or colored markers A child coming into foster care or adoptive placement is potentially overwhelmed by the unknown faces, names and family traditions of the new family. Welcome Home will make the transition easier by providing each current family member an opportunity to introduce themselves in picture and in print. In addition, each current family member shares their strengths as gifts for the new member of the family. The Welcome Home Kit also includes inserts that focus on family traditions, celebrations, vacations, pets, extended family members, and a family tree--plus a set of blank, five-tabbed indexes all standard three-hole drilled for use in a three ring binder. 12 Inserts, 5 Index Tabs and Instruction & Suggestions Sheet. Kit is Polywrapped, binder not included
#0599 Welcome Home II $7.00 Ea.
