Saturday, November 8, 2008

Presidents notebook/lapbook

As our holiday break is drawing near, I thought you all may like some fun "hands on," yet incredibly educational, ideas to implement during our break from Foundations. When we return in January, our time line memory work should be completed (right? ;), and we will be on to memorizing the Presidents. Enjoy a few presents about the Presidents...don't you all just appreciate my presence? hee hee xoxox

Notebook pages:

Here are some free samples of the Presidents notebooking pages (pre-made forms for your student to use in creating their notebook pages) located here: http://www.notebook ingpages. com/gallery/ american_ presidents. html
This is the George Washington page.
These are very easy to use because they choose the style page they want to use and fill in the information. It appears this set is designed so that you can make it as a complete book of Presidents. If you are going to study every president then that will be extremely helpful. If you are only going to choose a few presidents to study, then you could use only the pages you need.

Presidents ~ Lapbook and Notebook Resources

This is a wonderful site where you will find thousands of free downloadable PDF's, click here


Suggestion for President Notebook:
Buy a three ring binder and cardstock paper. Hole punch the cardstock (3 holes per page). Use one piece of cardstock for each president. Use the layer book for each president and then choose some of the general minit books to complete your page. You could also cut out pictures of historical events related to the president and paste on the page.

I am overwhelmed thinking of doing all the presidents, so I will only be choosing the presidents that line up with our CC curriculum/history sentences and/or time period.


Example:

For George Washington’s page – complete the layer book and first lady book. You could fill the rest of the page with pictures of Mount Vernon, a dollar bill, and Washington state.

On the back of each page, you could have your child complete copywork pertaining to the president (famous quotes, pieces of famous speeches, quotes about that president, etc.). Instead of copywork, a student could draw a presidential portrait. You can even mix the two ideas (or add your own) to add variety to your notebook.

Note: Some of the general mini books are similar in nature in order to provide you with more options as you notebook your way through the presidents.


Here is a sample of a President Lapbook
(photos contributed by Heather L.)