One of our favorite educational tools is lapbooking. Whether we create the traditional lapbook in a file folder or put the pieces on cardstock in a notebook, we love recording the things we learn in a lapbook. We have created our own lapbooks, found free lapbooks online, and bought lapbook files from several companies.
The newest lapbook my eight year old, Makayla, has completed is the United States Symbols Mini-Lapbook from Knowledge Box Central. We chose this lapbook as a fun way to learn about some of our country’s symbols, and a possible jumping off point for more learning adventures. A Mini-Lapbook fits inside one folder.
I love the way these lapbooks are laid out. The included Study Guide is laid out in nice, large font and includes all the information about each symbol in simple paragraph style. There is a Student Instruction Guide that told my daughter which booklet to grab(they are numbered), the questions that she was to answer in the booklet, as well as how to assemble that booklet. There is even a Layout page that shows the student one way to fit all the booklets into the file folder.
Booklets in the United States Symbols Mini-Lapbook:
- The White House
- The Pledge of Allegiance
- The U.S. Flag
- The Statue of Liberty
- The National Anthem
- The Liberty Bell
- The National Bird
- and more!
It was neat to see my daughter mentally connect things we had learned in the past, as well as bring other questions to mind to explore. For example, after learning basic facts about Independence Hall she wanted to hear more about the Declaration of Independence and why the colonists felt they needed to write it. She remembered a favorite Schoolhouse Rock song, No More Kings, that tells some of the story, and off we were to listen to it again.
We both really enjoyed the United States Symbols Mini-Lapbook from Knowledge Box Central and can’t wait to start our next lapbook! If you want to learn more about things we have enjoyed using in our homeschool you can read my other Curriculum Choice reviews.
More Resources for Learning About the United States
Our Favorite Homeschool American History Resources – American History is a staple component throughout the homeschooling years. From our founding fathers to the election process, with wars and reformations, the history of America has shaped the country as we know it today. Many say that history is important so that we don’t repeat the mistakes of our fathers, and their fathers before them. Studying American History allows us a window into the life and times of those they came before us, and a chance to learn about methods that may have succeeded or failed. Here are our favorite homeschool American history resources.
Using the Scrambled States of America Game to Teach U.S. Geography – This game is based on the popular book, The Scrambled States of America, where all of the states decide to switch places to see what life is like in another part of the country. It’s a fun educational game for the whole family.
Learning the 50 States with The Little Man in the Map – The Little Man In the Map is a delightful picture book that can help kids in a fun way to learn and remember where all 50 States are located.
Top American President Studies for Your Homeschool – In February we observe multiple Presidential birthdays as well as the national holiday, Presidents’ Day. The Curriculum Choice authors are here with a wealth of inspiration for you to study the American Presidents with this Homeschool Presidential Studies compilation.
~ Originally posted May 2010. Written by Tristan, mom to 6 children, homeschooling through unit studies with a side of lapbooks.
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