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Our Notebooking Lenses

Notebooking Exhibit

You've heard about notebooking. You know it's a flexible tool that can be used with most any curriculum or homeschooling style. You've read a bit about it, but you're still not quite sure. What is notebooking? What does it actually look like, and how...

Homeschooling With Index Cards

We all use index cards to organize our thoughts for papers and projects, but how about to organize your self, home, life, and school? I am a homeschooling mom of 7 years, and we have always used index cards to help us each day. When my kids were you...

Notebooking

"Notebooking" is a term used to describe the process of creating a written and illustrated record of learning. Unlike other methods of education which are based on cosumable workbooks and texts, notebooking produces a journal of past educat...

Make Your Own Notebook Pages

Notebooking template pages are easy to create with a little computer knowledge and a few of these extras. Don't let the process intimidate you. Most makers of "professional" notebook pages started out just like you and learned by trial and error. You...

Make Your Own Notebooking Pages

So, you've done a bit of notebooking using the freebies online. Maybe you've even bought a kit or two. But now your creativity is kicking in and you want to do it yourself! Yes, you can make your own notebooking pages, even if you're not terribly co...

Making A Yearbook For Your HomeSchool

Memories created while learning at home are just as important as those created in a traditional school enviroment and have just as much right to be preserved. Just because you are a home educator doesn't mean you can't have a school yearbook. Making...

Math Notebooking

Whether you call them math notebooks or math journals, writing about math and documenting math activities are a great way to cement mathematical understanding. And along the way, you're creating a wonderful record of your math studies that can be use...

50 States Notebook

The Fifty States of America is a popular notebooking topic. It can be the basis of a unit study, or it can be a supplement to your American history curriculum. When you're finished, you have a wonderful, homemade reference book.

Journaling for Children

When my daughter was 5, I noticed that she wasn't enjoying writing anymore. All the writing she was doing at school were on topics that she wasn't interested in. Because of that, she barely wrote, and her handwriting didn't improve like her peers did...

Notebooking With Younger Children

Notebooking is a great way to learn and there is no reason why it can't work just as well for younger children as it does for the older ones. There are many ways to include early learners in the notebooking experience. Here are a few tried and true m...

Bible Notebooking

Notebooking can be applied to any subject of study, including the Bible! Enrich your Bible study times by recording what you learn and documenting it in notebooks. The notebook is not the same as a personal prayer or devotional journal although a Bi...

Science Notebooking

If you're new to notebooking, you'll discover that science is a great topic to begin with. Because science is so broad and lends itself to a variety of methods of expression such as charts, diagrams, paragraphs, and photos, it's perfect for notebooki...

How-To Lapbooking Lenses

Lapbooking

Lapbooking can be done by any learner-- from preschoolers to adults. With this educational method, you make mini-books covering details that you've studied. After making a variety of mini-books about a larger topic, all the books are put together in...

Lapbooking -- Frequently Asked Questions

Most any topic comes with its own set of FAQ --frequently asked questions. Lapbooking is no exception. These questions seem to be asked by most new lapbookers. The fortunate thing is that there are lots of other lapbookers who've already come up with...

What Do I Need to Get Started With Lapbooking?

If you're ready to take the plunge to use lapbooks in your curriculum, you should evaluate your resources. Do you have what you need to do it well? Where do you store your craft and art supplies? Do you have the essentials for lapbooking? Do you know...

How to Plan a Lapbook

Once you understand the basics of lapbooking, you can easily plan your own lapbook to match whatever topic you are studying. You don't need to buy a kit, so you save money. And you can custom design the lapbook to reflect your children's interests a...

Make an Interactive Notebook

An interactive notebook is similar to a lapbook, but it is ongoing like a notebook. Basically it's a lapbook in a binder! This can be used for science, history, State Studies, Country Studies, Picture Books, People in History or whatever you can thin...

How to Make a Tabbed Book

Making a tabbed book is quite easy! So you don't really need a template. You simply need instructions. Do you have scissors (or a paper cutter), a ruler, a stapler, and some paper? Okay. Follow these step by step directions and you can make this min...

How to Make a Trifold Minibook

A trifold is one of the simplest and most versatile minibook out there. It's called a trifold because it's folded in thirds just like you fold a letter to put into an envelope. This lapbook option can be large or small. With lots of empty space ins...

How to Make a Three Fourths Book

A three fourths minibook is a simple fold for your lapbook that offers plenty of space inside for writing text or drawing pictures.

How to Make a Flag Book

A flag book looks tricky, but it's not really hard. These step by step photo instructions will teach you how to make a flag book that you can fill with whatever you want. It's sure to impress! Use it as a minibook for lapbooking something you learne...

How to Make a Four Corner Minibook

Have a square of paper? Then you can easily make this minibook. Because of how it's folded, the four corner minibook is also often called an envelope book. Make it large or make it small depending on how much content you want to include in the book....

Minibook Gallery

Whether you're new to lapbooking and are trying to get an idea of what minibooks are or whether you're an old hand at lapbooking and want some fresh ideas, welcome to the minibook gallery! Browse the images for some creative inspiration. Follow the...

How to Make a Matchbook

Called a matchbook because it's folded like a book of matches, this minibook is just a few folds away. Generally a small book, it is perfect for vocabulary words or other snippets of information. Make several and arrange them in a group inside your...

How to Make a Wheel Book

Grab some cardstock and a paper fastener! We're going to make a wheel book today! This minibook is especially popular with the little ones because of the motion of the book. The wheel book is especially good for steps in a process or listing several...

How to Make Lapbook Templates in MS Word

I've spent hours figuring out how to create templates for mini-books used in lapbooking. I want to share some easy steps for you to be able to create a few basic mini-books of your own using the Microsoft Word program to hopefully save you many of th...

What To Do With Lapbook Scraps

Although lapbooking is a great educational tool, it does create an abundance of scrap paper waste. This is a major turn off for some who are considering this method of education, and a source of guilt for many avid lapbookers. But good stewardship a...

Lapbook Resources

Lapbook resources is a place for me to sort all the sites that I love to use in lapbooking. Even though I made this lens mostly for myself, feel free to use the resources here. I hope you find them useful. Not sure what a lapbook is??? Then check out...

Science Theme Lapbooking Lenses

Space Lapbook

Take advantage of a child's natural fascination with outer space and space travel with this science unit study!  What child doesn't like to pretend he's an astronaut, flying a spaceship to a distant planet or yet to be discovered galaxy? Channel...

Physics Lapbook

Think physics is only for college geeks? Think again! Physics is a fascinating facet of science that is especially relevant to children -- pushing and pulling, falling and leaping are all components of this science. Even elementary students can benef...

Chemistry Lapbook

Finally we are studying chemistry for homeschool science! This year is going to be really fun! We will study the elements, learn about subatomic particles, read biographies of famous chemists, and the best part -- make lots of messy experiments! Besi...

Rainforest Lapbook

The tropical rainforest is a fascinating topic for a homeschool unit study! Just the botany and zoology alone could take weeks to cover. There are also the history of the rainforest, the indigenous peoples of the rainforest, and the economy of the ra...

Human Body Lapbook

We all have one! We use it every moment of every day-- your incredible human body! What a personal and relevant topic of study for any child! For the younger students, your study may focus primarily on anatomy, so you will explore the body's organs...

How to Create an Animal Lapbook

Planning your own lapbook is quite do-able because of the wealth of free and instant resources available on the Internet. This lens will point you in the right directions for a free DIY animal lapbook. Once you understand the process, you can use the...

Penguin Lapbook

The penguin makes a great unit study and topic for a lapbook. There is the biology involved in the study of the animal itself. You can also add the earth science and geography of the penguin's habitat.  Then there are great living books about pe...

Social Studies Theme Lapbooking Lenses

Gigi's Troop to Troop Lapbook

This lens is written along with my daughter. She was working on a Troop-to-Troop badge. Her leader gave a list of requirements. The Troop to Troop patch is a chance to learn more about military service and history. The number of activities needed to...

Iditarod Lapbook

Learn about the Iditarod by making a lapbook with your children about it. A lapbook is a wonderful way to educate. A lapbook is creative and it helps with retention of the information that is being learned. It also provides a lovely keepsake of your...

Hawaii: A Homeschool Unit Study

The Hawaiian Islands combine incredible biological diversity with spectacular natural beauty. These archipelagoes include a rich cultural history. From the mountains to the sea, Hawai'i offers diverse learning experiences. Enjoy a full range of habit...

Ancient Egypt Lapbook

Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating of world cultures! What child isn't intrigued with mummies, pyramids, and the complicated religion of this ancient civilization? Create an interdisciplinary study by including subjects besides just histor...

President Barack Obama Lapbook

Celebrate President's Day or Black History Month (or both!) with a study of our current president -- Barack Obama! Read about our 44th president and make a lapbook to record what you learn.

Constitution Lapbook

As young future American voters, children need to learn about forms of government, laws, and choices we can make in America. The following is a unit my children and I studied this spring to help them make wise decisions in the coming years.

MLK Jr. Lapbook

Here is a lapbook to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., a great American leader. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up real soon. Help your child learn more about this awesome American. A lapbook is a wonderful way to educate. A lapbook is creative...

Arts & Misc. Theme Lapbooking Lenses

Classical Music Lapbook

Music is one of those topics that we homeschool moms know we should teach our children. But whether it's because of our own lack of knowledge, a tight homeschool budget, or just a crowded schedule, music study often gets pushed to the back burner. Th...

Mini Offices

A mini office is a particular application of lapbooks. Each child can make his own mini-office -- a lapbook filled with reference pages for his own learning. The sky is the limit on what you can include. Fill the mini office with the charts that your...

Sewing Lapbook

Learn what you need to know to begin sewing (and a little about the history of sewing) as you create a sewing lapbook. A sewing lapbook is a great place to store all those facts you may need to refer back to while practicing your sewing skills. It is...

Holiday and Seasonal Lapbooking Lenses

Valentine's Day Lapbook

Here is a Valentine's Day lapbook. A lapbook is a wonderful way to educate. A lapbook is creative and it helps with retention of the information that is being learned. It also provides a lovely keepsake of your children's work. Not sure what a lapboo...

St. Patrick's Day Lapbook

Here is a St. Patrick's Day lapbook. A lapbook is a wonderful way to educate. A lapbook is creative and it helps with retention of the information that is being learned. It also provides a lovely keepsake of your children's work. Not sure what a lapb...

A Christmas Lapbook

A lapbook is a wonderful way to educate. A lapbook is creative and it helps with retention of the information that is being learned. It also provides a lovely keepsake of your children's work. This holiday season, why not do a Christmas lapbook with...

Thanksgiving Lapbook

Take a break from your regular homeschool curriculum and have a Thanksgiving unit study! History, culture, and food all come together in this topic! Create a lapbook to record what you learn. This page will direct you to great books to read and free...

President's Day Lapbook

Here is a President's Day Lapbook. A lapbook is a wonderful way to educate. A lapbook is creative and it helps with retention of the information that is being learned. It also provides a lovely keepsake of your children's work. Not sure what a lapboo...

Mardi Gras Lapbook

Here is a lapbook about Mardi Gras. A lapbook is a wonderful way to educate. A lapbook is creative and it helps with retention of the information that is being learned. It also provides a lovely keepsake of your children's work. Not sure what a lapbo...

Groundhog Day Lapbook

Here is a Groundhog Day lapbook. A lapbook is a wonderful way to educate. A lapbook is creative and it helps with retention of the information that is being learned. It also provides a lovely keepsake of your children's work. Not sure what a lapbook...

Chinese New Year Lapbook

Here is lapbook for Chinese New Year. A lapbook is a wonderful way to educate. A lapbook is creative and it helps with retention of the information that is being learned. It also provides a lovely keepsake of your children's work. Not sure what a lap...

Winter Lapbook

Winter is a fascinating time of year. Lots and be learned about it. Why not make a lapbook to showcase that learning!

Examples of Lapbooking Lenses

The Best Lapbooking Blogs

Want a regular supply of lapbooking inspriation? Subscribe to the feeds of the best lapbooking blogs. Each day you'll see some brilliant ideas and lots of links to explore.

Lilliput Station Adventures

Learning is a very exciting thing, but most methods of education quickly remove this excitement. Here at Lilliput Station, we believe that children (and adults) learn best by experience. Some of these experiences will happen naturally, others must be...

Lapbook Video Showcase

Wouldn't it be great if another homeschooling mom could come over with a lapbook in hand and simply show you what lapbooking is all about? If she could let you see an actual lapbook and explain how it works, how it's made, and what her children lear...

Are you a Notebooker or a Lapbooker?

Lenses With Both Notebooking and Lapbooking

Viva la Mexico

Have you always wanted to visit exciting and exotic places, but haven't had the time or money? Well, now you can take that trip, without ever leaving your home! Hop on board the Lilliput Express as we go adventuring in Mexico. Bring along your camera...

United States Unit Study

Have you always wanted to visit exciting and exotic places, but haven't had the time or money? Well, now you can take that trip, without ever leaving your home! Hop on board the Lilliput Express as we go adventuring in the United States. Bring along...

Combining Lapbooks and Notebooks

I love to create lapbooks and use notebooking forms in our homeschool. Since we study history chronologically, I wanted to find a way to combine them both together. I came up with the LapNotebook. I have been working on this idea for quite some time,...

Japan Unit Study

Have you always wanted to visit exciting and exotic places, but haven't had the time or money? Well, now you can take that trip, without ever leaving your home! Hop on board the Lilliput Express as we go adventuring in Japan. Bring along your camera;...

Lapbooking Versus Notebooking

Lapbooking and notebooking are both popular among homeschoolers now. I will take you through some basic characteristics of each and hopefully answer these questions: What are these learning methods? How are they similar? How are they different? Whic...

Lenses Which Mention Notebooking or Lapbooking

Beginning to Read

Mrs. Wishy Washy and The Big Bad Pig are inviting you all beginning readers to join them in the adventure of learning to read. Learn how to make Word Walls, Literacy Bags, activities for Center Time and lots, lots, more. You will find suggested begi...

Storytime For Little Squids

Come in, sit down, and join us for storytime. We'll do a few crafts and have some refreshments. You might even learn a thing or two. But don't worry, you'll be having so much fun that you probably won't even notice.

Knowledge Homestead

"It takes a village to raise a child. I've seen the village, and I don't want it raising my child." Do you know what your child is being taught (or NOT being taught) in the institutional school setting? The cookie cutter approach to learning doesn't...

Middle Age Freebies

We are currently doing a unit study on the Middle Ages that will last all year long. In our research we have already gathered a ton of links and we needing a place to put them that we could add a brief description on. It never fails that just when yo...

Rocks

They're all around us and, at first glance, they may seem pretty boring. But take a closer look and you'll see that there's a lot more to rocks than you might have thought. First of all, the planet we are living on is one giant rock. The Earth's out...

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