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Posted: Feb 18 2013 at 1:13pm | IP Logged Quote roomintheheart
I have tried and tried to do lapbooks--but I am not good at them, and both the kids & I find them frustrating.

Right after Christmas, I decided to try Evan-Moor History Pockets, wondering if it would be a good fit. I got the Civil War book for grades 4-6. And we love it! I can handle it, it isn't too difficult or time-consuming, but it is slightly more hands-on than just reading a history book.

It ends up being basically our spine, and I check out books from the library on the various topics (so far, we've done a civil war overview folder, a slavery folder, a leaders of the war folder, and we're working on a major battles folder). You need only the most basic supplies--construction paper, scissors, glue, a three-hole punch, and something (we use yarn) to bind it.

Anyway, I thought I'd spread the word on this great find.
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Posted: Feb 18 2013 at 3:26pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM
I have seen these but not used them. They look good and do seem like an alternative if you don't want to do lap-books but do want something more hands-on. Thanks.

Oh, also added a link to your message above so people could see them.

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Posted: Feb 18 2013 at 5:32pm | IP Logged Quote jawgee
Oh, thank you for that recommendation. We are terrible at lapbooks.      I'll have to keep these in mind for next year when we do Ancients.

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Posted: Feb 18 2013 at 8:26pm | IP Logged Quote joann10
Gracie is working on the Ancient Egypt history pocket right now. She loves it and so do I. (Although I have to admit my 6 and 7 year olds still enjoy the occasional lapbook )
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