In this post, I would like to show you how to make an accordion envelope book. If you are still recovering from the stretch book (haha), have no fear because this one is super easy. š
Accordion envelope books are full of pockets, which makes them perfect for holding flash cards or pieces of folded paper. One nice thing about this book is that you can easily adjust the size by adding more (or fewer) envelopes. If you are studying a topic that can be divided into five parts, use five envelopes. If you have ten sets of leveled flashcards, use ten envelopes.
I get my envelopes at the dollar store. Depending on the project, I use either the small or large (business-sized) letter envelopes. For really special projects, I sometimes splurge on colored envelopes.
To make an accordion envelope book, you will need to glue the envelopes together by the flaps. Open up the first envelope and give the flap a good coat of glue.
Place the next envelope on top as shown and press to seal. Try your best to line it up right on the fold line. That way it will bend easily in the last step.
Continue to glue the flaps and attach the envelopes.
Add as many envelopes as you need for your project. I used six for this envelope book.
This is what it looks like from the back.
Now, just bend back and forth to make an accordion.
Here is another view.
And one more look from up above.
Write a title on the front of your accordion envelope book as shown. Now you are ready to fill up the pockets with all kinds of valuable content! Get those creative juices flowing! The sky is the limit!
I made a few accordion envelope kits that you might like to check out. Here’s the one I use during the first week of school. Everything is ready to print and go!
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| Click image to view the Back to School Accordion Envelope |
I also had some fun making this accordion envelope kit that teaches students how to write seven different forms of poetry.
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| Click image to view the Pockets of Poetry Accordion Envelope |
You might also be interested in my Book Report Accordion Envelope. It pairs well with any fiction book!
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Chrissie,
I am developing a training for using books with children and would like permission to use your photos of how to make the accordion envelope book. Not your examples with your paid items but just the top two of how it looks like when you glue them together. Could you grant us permission to use those two images. Thank you!
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Hi Shawn,
Thanks for asking. Yes, that would be fine as long as you include credit with a link to my website. Thanks!