Lap Books

Naxi · 02-22-2010, 08:37 PM

Okay, this is probably a really dumb question....

What is a lap book?

I was reading another site where she was all about making lap books with her kids, but I couldn't quite work out what they were.

Aerynne · 02-22-2010, 08:46 PM

I have wondered this, too.

scrappyknits · 02-22-2010, 10:57 PM

A lapbook is a "book" of sorts created by a student (often with the direction of a teacher or parent) that reinforces what the student has been learning about. It can be ANY topic. (right now we're doing on on the Olympic Games). Often it is simply a file folder (or a couple glued together) folded to make a book - and inside are smaller flap books or shutter books with information in them actually pasted to the inside of the folder - it looks like a mini science project board when it's done. It's purposes are to help reinforce the topic, aid in learning, make something more hands-on for a tactile learner, be fun, be a lasting reminder, etc.

Here are some links that may help make that clearer.

What is a lap book?

Lapbooking Links

How to fold a lapbook

tigerlily · 02-23-2010, 08:03 AM

So I thought, that'd be a good project to start w/ dd 5 yo. I asked her what topic she'd like to learn about.

She said Princesses. That's great, but it's really hard to find any non-fiction info about princesses.

I'm starting to realize some of the advantages to boys.

scrappyknits · 02-23-2010, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerlily

So I thought, that'd be a good project to start w/ dd 5 yo. I asked her what topic she'd like to learn about.

She said Princesses. That's great, but it's really hard to find any non-fiction info about princesses.

I'm starting to realize some of the advantages to boys.

Glad I could help
I think, if you do some searching, you'd find LOTS Of non-fiction information about REAL princesses! The library, online and even paper dolls of real princesses (some in their native-to-country dresses!)

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REAL PRINCESSES around the world

Pocahontas: a real princess

Princess by character

Princess Diana

About Princesses in General

Famous Princesses around the world (for more information just google their names!)

What type of information, exactly, are you looking for in regards to Princesses?

tigerlily · 02-24-2010, 07:12 AM

Thanks ScrappyKnits for the links!

I suppose I was just frustrated that I couldn't find much info from the library. Also, if she had chosen Orcas I would have been better able to help her make a lap book on the subject. My mind isn't organizing anything on princesses at the present.

02-22-2010, 08:37 PM	#1
Naxi Rose Bouquet Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 734	Lap Books Okay, this is probably a really dumb question.... What is a lap book? I was reading another site where she was all about making lap books with her kids, but I couldn't quite work out what they were. __________________ Natalie Wife to my darling, since 2003; and Homeschooling Mumma to Possum (2006), Bandicoot (2008) and Sugar-Glider (Little Princess 2010) "You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and His rule." Matthew 5:2 TMV

02-22-2010, 08:46 PM	#2
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Lap Books I have wondered this, too. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

02-22-2010, 10:57 PM	#3
scrappyknits Climbing Rose For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. Psalm 139:13 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 1,301	Re: Lap Books A lapbook is a "book" of sorts created by a student (often with the direction of a teacher or parent) that reinforces what the student has been learning about. It can be ANY topic. (right now we're doing on on the Olympic Games). Often it is simply a file folder (or a couple glued together) folded to make a book - and inside are smaller flap books or shutter books with information in them actually pasted to the inside of the folder - it looks like a mini science project board when it's done. It's purposes are to help reinforce the topic, aid in learning, make something more hands-on for a tactile learner, be fun, be a lasting reminder, etc. Here are some links that may help make that clearer. What is a lap book? Lapbooking Links How to fold a lapbook

02-23-2010, 08:03 AM	#4
tigerlily Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Into the sky, all the way out. Posts: 7,377	Re: Lap Books So I thought, that'd be a good project to start w/ dd 5 yo. I asked her what topic she'd like to learn about. She said Princesses. That's great, but it's really hard to find any non-fiction info about princesses. I'm starting to realize some of the advantages to boys. __________________ Hi! I'm Robin married 13 years to my best friend mama to two ~ 9 & 6 years old ‎"Don't they teach recreational maths anymore?" ~The Doctor

02-24-2010, 07:12 AM	#6
tigerlily Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Into the sky, all the way out. Posts: 7,377	Re: Lap Books Thanks ScrappyKnits for the links! I suppose I was just frustrated that I couldn't find much info from the library. Also, if she had chosen Orcas I would have been better able to help her make a lap book on the subject. My mind isn't organizing anything on princesses at the present. __________________ Hi! I'm Robin married 13 years to my best friend mama to two ~ 9 & 6 years old ‎"Don't they teach recreational maths anymore?" ~The Doctor

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