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 inside, trifolds are a good option for most any topic of study.
Directions
Take any rectangular shaped sheet of paper, and fold it evenly into thirds. This book works well with any thickness of paper from copy paper to cardstock.
Here is the book closed.
The simple trifold can get fancy with a few alterations. For example, here I trim the closed book, adding a head shape at top.
Add in some simple drawings and you have a great trifold appropriate for a biographical minibook.
The book has lots of space for adding content.
Trifold Examples at Flickr
Tour these photo examples for more inspiration for trifolds. There's even a volcano shaped trifold here!
Bookmaking Resource
Easy Bookmaking (Grades K-3)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/11/2009)
Trifold Variations
cut your trifold to resemble some special shape, thus creating a shaped trifold
change the orientation -- open horizontally or vertically
use colored or patterned paper
cut small or large; use different shapes of paper
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Organize your Lapbook Supplies
Craft Organizer Paper Holder Trolley - Silver
Amazon Price: $32.69 (as of 07/11/2009)
Wouldn't this be handy? Load it up with all your papers, some markers, the stapler, glue, stickers, and more. Then just roll it away when school is done!
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If you encountered any problem in creating the trifold minibook,
please let me know so that I can clarify that point for others.
And if you have any tips or pointers, feel free to add those as well.
apple wrote
good. i like it
Posted May 26, 2009
nekoneko wrote...
thanks for your comment in my cat lens..and add me to the groups
Posted April 07, 2009
groovyoldlady wrote...
Perfect. I love the clear directions and all the examples of finished books. There's so much creative potential here!
Posted October 27, 2008
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