Episode 25: Lapbooks, Notebooks, or Unit Studies: Should I Use Them?

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“Lapbooks, Notebooks, or Unit Studies—Should I Use Them?” What are their benefits? Are they a good fit for your homeschool and your kids’ learning styles? Find out all about these tools from Christine Weller in Episode 25 of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show, brought to you by The Old Schoolhouse®.

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Looking for a way to enrich a topic of study? Check out our hands-on course, Lapbooking, as mentioned by host Christine Weller in today’s episode. Through forty-six units, students from kindergarten to seventh grade explore a variety of subjects by using printable lessons, templates, activities, and vocabulary lists. Lapbooking is one of over 400 courses accessible for SchoolhouseTeachers.com members. See also Lapbooking Through Science and Lapbooking Through the Ages.

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Did you know The Canadian Schoolhouse is brought to you by The Old Schoolhouse®? The site is filled with resources, especially for Canadian homeschoolers (though it’s so good, homeschoolers all over will appreciate it!) Here’s a sample of what you’ll find on the site: “8 Science Activities to Do at Home This Summer.” Today’s host Christine Weller is on staff with The Canadian Schoolhouse.  

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You have kept them home, taught them well, and prepared them for life. The time is coming when your high schooler will graduate, spread their wings, and fly. The team that has walked beside you through the homeschooling years is ready to illuminate the path to post-secondary education. The Old Schoolhouse® is pleased to offer Homeschool College Directory & Resources, filled with colleges vying for the attention of homeschoolers. Plus, discover invaluable articles specific to this stage of life and other helpful resources to keep your grad on the right path.

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Have you visited HomeschoolingFinds.com? It’s brought to you by The Old Schoolhouse® and is an excellent source of information on homeschool products you may not have yet heard of. Check out this post regarding Home School in the Woods: Bring Lessons to Life with Hands On History. Here is a popular post about a writing unit study: A Guide to Creating Unit Studies — Manatees.

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New episodes of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show are released every Monday. Check back right here for show notes and links at HomeschoolShow.com. Here is what you can look forward to next:  

  • 7/24/23: Episode 26—“Homeschool Planning: Breathing Room and Simplicity” hosted by Heather Vogler of The Old Schoolhouse®
  • 7/31/23: Episode 27—“Before You Begin: Getting and Staying Organized” hosted by Heather Vogler of The Old Schoolhouse®
  • 8/7/23: Episode 28—“When You Need Help: Where to Find Support” hosted by Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine

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