Yesterday was my Activity Day Girl meeting. Since it was just a few days before our church’s General Conference we wanted to do something that would help the girls as they listened to conference. We made journals for them to take notes in. But it’s not just a journal, it’s a chalkboard too!
I used the school composition books that you can pick up at the Dollar Store. I also purchased Martha Stewart Chalkboard paint at Michaels. They carried it in 3 colors, black, green and gray. I opted for black and green. I also picked up some sponge brushes while I was there.
We opened the notebooks up and put some paper between the cover and pages to hopefully stop the paint from getting all over the pages. It worked for some of the girls but a few were rather heavy handed with the paint and some of the paint got on the pages but they didn’t seem to mind.
I took 2-3 coats of the black paint depending on how heavy handed the girls were and the green took 3-4. Since we only had an hour to complete our project we used blow dryers to dry the paint between coats.
After the paint was dry they had to “season” their chalkboard by covering both sides with chalk. Using a piece of chalk that is flattened on one side works the best so there is even coverage.
After you covered the surface with chalk use a paper towel or a soft cloth to rub off the chalk.
Seasoning the chalkboard makes is so that it erases easier and what you write on the chalkboard doesn’t leave a “ghost.”
We then covered the spine with white duct tape for a little color contrast and because then you don’t have to be careful when you are painting not to get any paint on the spine covering.
To help the girls with their note taking during the conference sessions I printed off pictures of the Quorum of the Twelve and the First Presidency. I then laminated them and the girls cut them out and taped them to their pages.
I had them lay the pictures out in order of the First Presidency and then order of seniority in the Quorum. It was good practice for them! They then taped them to the pages. We left about four pages between each picture to give them plenty of room for note taking.
We staggered them going down the page so that the names were visible.
With the help from the leaders the girls were able to finish painting their journals and taping in the tabs in our hour meeting. I sent them each home with a piece of chalk so they could decorate the cover of their notebook!
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Apostle Pictures – Updated 2016
Other Fun Activity Day Ideas:
Broom Hockey and Ice Cream Party
Pom Pom Book Marks and Book Review
Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Bar
Enjoy!
Leigh Anne
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That is such a great project!! I love the tabs!! What a fun way to take notes. Love it!!
So cute, LA! Love this idea, my kids will get more out of conf now after I implement it. THANKS for sharing!
xo
Thanks girls! Can’t wait to use my journal this weekend.
Very cute! Love them! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.
So cute and I love the tabs!
Great idea! I’m sure this will be a keepsake for the girls. Thanks for sharing!
Fun Idea! I’m excited that there is a gray chalkboard paint….gotta go get some!
What a good idea! I have an abundance of notebooks, this would be a fun project to do with one!
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What a fun project to do!
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What a clever and adorable idea Leigh Anne ! The tip about “seasoning” the chalkboard is wonderful! Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday! Happy To have you! Bonnie
How fun and wonderful to keep kids interested in listening! Thanks so much for sharing at Super Saturday Show & Tell… I’m SO glad you came to (link) party with me! http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com xoxo~ Ruthie
What a neat idea!!
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These are really cool! I love chalkboards and this is just another fun way/place to have one.
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This is such a GREAT idea! What a great little Journal! Please come by and link up at “Pin it Again” Friday (http://wp.me/p2TL9t-16Q). It goes live today at 3:00 PST.
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Cool idea. My crafty daughter would love it. Thanks for sharing on the Favorite Things Hop.
what a great idea. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite things hop xo
Leigh – Anne, that’s fabulous. I love artistic craft / art that has some kind of function beyond being meaningful. Love these journals!
I have the chalk paint already and I’m doing this! Thanks for the inspiration. Linda
I love this idea and would like to get Elder Anderson’s picture! Thank you!
I would love to get Elder Anderson’s picture. Are you still able to send me one? Thanks. Great ideas.
Love this idea. Can you send me Elder Anderson’s picture as well?
Thanks so much! Would you please send me that last picture you made of Elder Anderson? Thanks!
Could u please send me the picture of Elder Anderson please
Please send me Elder Anderson. Love this idea. We will be doing this in two weeks!
I added a new pdf to the post which will give you Elder Anderson’s photo.
I’m using this idea soon, I’m so excited! Can you send me Elder Anderson’s picture? Thanks for the great idea!
Sorry for the delay but just added a new pdf with everyone’s photo including Elder Anderson.
I was just hoping to use this idea on tuesday for my Activity Days!!! Is it possible to get Elder Anderson’s picture? Thanks in advance!!!
I just added a new PDF with everyone’s photo.
I would like to use this idea soon, do you mind sending Elder Anderson’s picture to me as well?
Thanks so much for the fun idea!!
Kathy, I have redone the handout and attached it to the post and it has the photo of Elder Anderson included.
Love this confrence notebook idea. Will you be adding photos of the new apostles before April 2016 conference? Thanks, Linda B.