Slam books are still as relevant as it was 2 decades ago which is why we can see people creating their slam books. Slam books are a perfect way to preserve the memories of peers from school so when you look back at them, it will remind you of good old times.
The best part about a slam book is that you can personalize it and make it as you wish. From choosing the cover of the book to including the questions you want to ask your peers, it’s a fun process. And your slam book would be as fun as you are!
If you have never made a slam book before or have limited knowledge about it then don’t worry we have got you covered. In this article, we are going to list down some smart ways that can help you make a good slam book for yourself or even your loved one. So let’s get started so you can make the best slam book!
1. Collect the materials for the slam book
The first thing you need to do to make a slam book is to collect all the necessary materials for a slam book.
You can start with a journal or notebook, along with this find decorative materials and a beautiful pen to write with. For decoration, you can get anything from ribbons, glue, sparkle, markers, etc.
2. Decorate the slam book
This is one of the most crucial parts of making a slam book. You would need to decide a theme for the slam book, this can be a reflection of your personality or something you like.
For example, you can make a very vibrant slam book or choose a solid cover and write your name or something on top of it. You can also use some ribbons, stones, and other decorative stuff on your slam book to make it appear special.
3. Get started with a slam book
Before doing anything, you might want to write down some outlines for the notebook. For example, how many people are you going to share the slam book with? How many questions will you ask each person? Will there be any personalized questions for specific friends? Etc.
Writing down the outlines will help you figure out the best way to make the slam book which will leave no room for mistakes.
4. Ask for help
If you don’t have a full idea of what kind of questions you need to include in the slam book then it’s best that you ask someone’s help.
Especially if you are a minor you should involve your parents, older siblings, or even teachers in the process so that they can guide you better. It will be better if you ask for help as you will get a clear idea of making a slam book which means fewer mistakes in the process.
5. Make a name page
Make a name page that would work as an index for your slam book too. So it will be easier for the participants to figure out how to answer the questions and also for you to know who wrote which answer.
6. Write down the questions
This is the most crucial part of the slam book. Your slam book would be as fun as the questions you have described in it.
So be careful what questions you ask in your slam book because it needs to be suitable for all of your peer groups!
7. Don’t be mean
Sometimes we forget that there is a fine line between being funny and mean. So you may intentionally write down some mean questions because you found them funny! That is why you need to choose the questions carefully so they don’t hurt anyone’s feelings.
Apart from this, make sure the participants are not leaving any mean comments about others in your slam book which would certainly leave a negative impression.
8. Answer the question yourself first before passing it to other friends!
When you answer the slam book questions yourself first, you will give a good idea to others on how to answer the questions. Some people just wait for everyone to write their answers and then answer the questions themselves which is wrong.
Once you are done answering the questions, you can pass the slam book to your friends and make sure you give them enough time so that they can comfortably answer the questions.
Conclusion
Now you have known everything that would help you make a decent slam book in which you can hold the memories of your peers and friends forever. Here, we have listed generalized features of a slam book that you can include as well as personalized according to your taste.
That would be all for now and we hope you found our article, so what are you waiting for? Go ahead and make a cool slam book!
