REVIEW: The Ultimate Lap Book Handbook

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You know, I loved lapbooking before but Tammy Duby and Cyndy Regeling have given me a new passion for it! As soon as I mentioned to others that I had this book they began to pump me up about it. I think they are right too. Tammy and Cyndy are most certainly the true queens of lapbooking.

What I love about this book is that it speaks to the seasoned lapbooker as well as those new to lapbooking. It covers everything. I have put together many lapbooks but I have learned so many things since reading through the handbook. I am having so much fun with it! They address all concerns in this book and give clear and precise instructions on how to make several different styles, pockets, folds, and themed lapbooks.

Your most frequently asked questions such as: “Our homeschool is textbook based. I still don’t understand how I can make this work with our curriculum. Help!” and “How do I incorporated this into our school day?” are all answered in the FAQs section.

You also get Book Blueprints on many popular subjects. The blueprints are complete projects, only paper, glue, and scissors needed to complete, for 50 different topics!

Other topics included are a Fold It Workshop, Lap Book Construction, Cover Designs, Simple Books, Pizza Books, Hardcover Books, Peek-A-Boo Books, Accordion Books and so many more! Every style and age is addressed where it pertains to this crafty way of educating.

I especially appreciate the illustrations and photographs throughout the book. They not only exist to give you a visual of what your lapbook can look like but they also inspire. My boys had a blast choosing which fold and what colors they should use for the unit studies they were working on. I highly recommend this book to add a bit of excitement to your homeschooling.

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Amy Bayliss is 3rd year homeschooling mom to three boys. She enjoys writing about the eclectic teachings that bring a glimmer of curiosity to the eyes of her sons. In addition to being the Co-owner and Director of Development for Heart of the Matter, she writes for Internet Cafe Devotions. Be sure to visit her blog, In Pursuit of Proverbs 31 and her family’s homeschool blog: Integrity Academy.