Location Matters: The trail you select should have ample links to other trails or alternative routes should you find a section closed or in case of a medical emergency. If you're going on a multi-day trip, make sure trail comes within close proximity to water, campsites and places to re-provision if necessary. Don't hike trails (however well-marked) that don't have a map.

Factor in Weather: Seasons affect hours of available daylight and use patterns on a trail. Check local weather forecasts. Certain patterns (sudden storms, for example) are more typical of certain seasons. Don't forget to take into account variables that might affect weather like changes in altitude along trail.

Rules & Regulations: Regulations or restrictions on group size limits, campfires, hunting or breeding seasons may be in affect in areas around certain trails. Check with park or trail officials regarding any restrictions or necessary permits that may apply to trail you're considering.

C) Story of School Days

School is where child will improve his or her fine-motor, language, art, math, problem-solving, expanding ideas and social skills. Many unforgettable memories will be formed here and your child would want to scrap these days.

- Favorite subject at school. Why? - Favorite teacher. What does your kid like about this teacher? - Describe a typical day at school. - Describe items in your kid's backpack. Photo of those items. - What does your kid like about his or her school? - Where does he or she usually hang out? - List of fun things your kid do with his or her classmates. - What extracurricular activities or clubs do you kid join? Since this is a personal choice, why did he or she choose it? - Who does your kid usually sit with at lunch? - Who are your kid's favorite classmates? What do your child like about them? - What are memorable field trips?

D) Story of Friends

Friends are crucial in development of a kid's growth. By scrapbooking theme of friendship, he or she will learn importance of friends, and to dwell on positive aspects of friendship.

- Who are your kid's best friends? - What do your kid like about them? - What do your kids usually do when they are together? - Where are places your kid love to hang out with them? Why? - What are qualities your kid admire in his or her friends?

E) Story of Dreams

Children has amazing ability to daydream, imagine and dream big! You might want to encourage your kid to explore all different possibilities. You'll probably have to give more guidance about journaling future jobs, things they want to achieve, homes and lifestyle they want to lead.

- What does like your kid want to become when he or she grows up? Why? - What are duties included in job? - Who are famous/ordinary people with career your kid admires? Photo of these people? - What are qualities of people with career your kid dream of? - What kind of home your kid want to live in future? Draw a picture of dream house. - Does your kid want to be married in future? How many kids your child want to have? What are qualities your kid look for in his or her partner? - List of top ten things your kid wanted most to do in his or her life. - What does kids imagine he or she will be doing during free time? - If your kid can have superpower, what does your kid want it to be? Why? - If money is no object, what would you child want to do with money. Why?

These are some of common themes you and your kid can cover. There's many more. But these ideas will be a leaping pad to more ideas.

Happy scrapping childhood stories!

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