How to Make a Lapbook

Here's a brief tutorial on how to prepare your folders for a lapbook.  

Lapbooks are fun, hands-on learning tools that are great to use at any age.  They are also great to have on hand as a "quiet toy". 

You can use a pocket or manila folder. I use pocket folders more because we usually have extra games.  It's easy to tuck a game or two into the pockets for safe keeping.

Open folder and find middle line.  Fold one side towards middle line.  Repeat on other side making sure sides line up with each other

And now your lapbook is complete and ready to be used!  I keep a few "pre-made" lapbooks in my file box.

I hope this tutorial has been helpful.  Check out our policeman lapbook (complete with pictures and links so you can make your own)!