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in Lapbooks· Unit study resources· Writing

A Journey Through Learning

A Journey Through Learning is a fairly new lapbook company to me.  This year, I’ve completed two of their units and used a third for reference – and I have to tell you how impressed I’ve been!

Lapbooking is something I’ve been doing for quite some time, but I’ve never come across a pre-made unit organized quite so well.  This is especially helpful for those who have never used lapbooks before, but much appreciated by seasoned lapbookers alike!

I’d like to take you on a brief tour to show you just how well-designed the units are…

  • A short and sweet description is given about lapbooking and supplies needed.  The instructions aren’t overwhelming and are very clear.
  • A color diagram showing where all the mini-books are to be placed is followed by full-color photographs of the finalized lapbook.
  • A cover page is included for your child to color and add to the front of the lapbook.
  • A table of contents is supplied for mom.
  • Before each lapbooking acitivity, a study guide is placed that includes all the necessary information needed to complete the mini-book.  (In other words, everything you need to complete the mini-book is placed together in the unit, so there’s no searching for pieces and parts.)
  • The mini-book lapbooking activity follows directly after the study guide page(s).  What I love most, is the small diagram located at the top corner of each activity page reminding you where the mini-book should be placed in the lapbook folders.  Clear directions for completing the mini-book are included on the page as well.
  • Additional pages follow at the end of the units such as a bibliography, a research organizer, narration notebooking pages, book report forms and graphic organizers.

The entire PDF file is in color, which makes for a nicely finished product if you have a color printer.  If not, the pages will print just fine on a black and white printer.  Actual photographs and professional illustrations are standard in these units and are often “built in” to the mini-books as covers.  This adds a wonderful touch to the finished product.

A decent amount of study guide information is included for each lesson.  However, depending on the age of your students, you may choose to add to the info with library books or online research.  As with any unit study, you sometimes have to beef them up a bit for older students.

The company offers many units in all subject areas and for a variety of ages.  I’ve only had experience with the PDF e-books, but CD’s, printed versions and/or pre-assembled versions are available, too.  Most units run around $14.00 for the PDF file which I feel is a very fair price.

Another book I’ve enjoyed from A Journey Through Learning is their 60 Easy-To-Assemble Lapbook Templates.  This is a super resource for do-it-yourself lapbookers who would like one handy place to go to find blank mini-book templates.  Just as I mentioned above, all the directions are very clear.  All you have to do is print and assemble –  then complete on any topic you’d like!

-Written by Cindy, eclectically Charlotte Mason mom of 3.  You can find her blogging at Our Journey Westward and Shining Dawn Books.

Cindy (93 Posts)

The biggest reason Cindy chose to homeschool was because she loves experiencing life with her children and watching them grow inside and out. She's sure that’s why the Charlotte Mason method first caught her attention. It allows her to be creative in scheduling, rigorous in learning, yet opens the door for plenty of close-knit time, opportunities for her children to explore their interests and offers enough free time for them to be children. She implements many of Charlotte Mason's methods with an eclectic twist of things that work for her family! At Cindy's website, Our Journey Westward, you will find a blog packed with fun learning ideas and a shop full of creative curriculum, including the NaturExplorers studies.

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  1. Samantha says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:25 am

    I just received a coupon code from A Journey Through Learning for one day only – April 1st. The coupon code is FOOL60 and is good for 60% off the entire e-book purchase.

    I’ve used the Astronomy lapbook and was very pleased with it!

    Samantha
    .-= Samantha´s last blog ..Keeping Hands Busy and Minds Engaged During Read-Alouds =-.

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  2. Cindy says

    March 31, 2010 at 10:02 am

    Oh, thanks for the tip, Samantha!!
    .-= Cindy´s last blog ..Busy Bloginess =-.

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  3. Jenny says

    March 31, 2010 at 6:57 pm

    I just can’t get into the lapbooking thing. I don’t know why.
    .-= Jenny´s last blog ..Easter Themed Activites =-.

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  4. Cindy says

    April 1, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    Jenny,
    Lapbooking isn’t for everybody! In fact, if I overuse lapbooking through the year, my children are quick to let me know!

    I tend to be-bop between lapbooking, notebooking, projects and even text books. A little bit of everything works for us!
    .-= Cindy´s last blog ..Busy Bloginess =-.

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