AGES:  Beginning readers, older readers

MATERIALS:  Construction paper, scissors, marking pens, stapler or hold puncher and ribbon (optional)

Supply children with paper, scissors, and an assortment of felt pens for printing the wording of the coupon and drawing a decorative border.  A standard-size sheet of construction paper will produce six 3" x 6" coupons (just fold and cut).  To make a coupon book, line up and staple the coupons along one short end, or punch a hole in each coupon and tie the bunch together with a colorful ribbon.

Reading coupons make thoughtful gifts. But why wait for a special occasion?