Inspire your student's creativity with this super simple and creative folded book activity featured by Debbie over at RainbowsWithinReach. A perfect idea for Spring!

"What's Hatching" Folded Books

Each student will need a piece of white paper and markers (crayons or colored pencils would also work). Have the students fold the paper twice to create a book - the ends of the paper should meet each other in the middle. If your kiddos are on the younger side, you may want to have this part already done for them.

On the outside flaps of the book have your students draw half an egg on each one. Make sure they include a jagged line to look like the egg is hatching upon opening! Have them write "What's Hatching" on the cover as well. Then, instruct them to draw a picture of an animal that would hatch from an egg on the inside of their books - it can be anything they'd like: a turtle, a snake, a chicken. Again, if your students are fairly young you may want to go over examples before beginning the activity.

Check out these incredibly cute books created by the class Debbie observed:

And here's a close-up:

Not only is this activity perfect for Spring, it's a great opportunity for your students to create their very first and very own picture books! And when they're finished, hang their completed books on your classroom door for a cute Springtime display!