A lapbook is an inexpensive portfolio or collection of mini-
Simply put: a file folder with a few new folds. This super learning enhancer becomes an incredibly creative tool for parents and Teachers. It integrates reading and writing, math and science, literature and critical thinking.
Lapbooking is the creative and interactive laying out in a folder -
Classical learners, text bookers and unit studies alike find projects easy to make and joy to use with ALL ages and ANY curriculum.
We live in an age where people spend more time with computers than with books. And this is unfortunate.
How much better for a child to spend his time with storybooks, as well as scissors and paper, markers and paint and all kinds of writing implements for making his own project.
For sum children the task of writing is an overwhelming chore. Lap booking break the writing into manageable chunks.
In order for a child to “own” information, he needs to handle it many times. He must get involved with the information.
Book making goes beyond crafting with words. It draws on visual and fine motor skills. There is cutting and pasting, drawing and diagramming, mapping and labelling.
Our children always delight in sharing there homemade books with grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and friends.
- There are many different ways to do lapbooks.
- Lapbooking 101
- You may want to make an electronic lapbook on your Laptop.
- Or you may want to look at getting FREE online lessons.
Big Book of Books and activities by Dinah Zike
Dinah Zike’s Big Book Of Projects by Dinah Zike
The Ultimate Lap Book Handbook by Tammy Duby and Cindy Regeling
We have not found these books in South Africa, but do a Google search on them or try some of the bookstores listed on our helpful Links page.
