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in Art· Geography· Hands On· Lapbooks· Preschool· Uncategorized· Unit study resources

FUNtastic Folders- J is for Japan

I was introduced to Sharon Crooks- FUNtastic Folders- J is for Japan as we continue our studies around the globe this year. We love to work with our hands during our schoolday and this mini unit study is perfect for just that.

Sample Writing Assignment J is for Japan

Sample Writing Assignment J is for Japan

 

Filled with lapbooking, cutting, reading and writing exercises.  The studies are designed to work at your own pace so there is no specific planner for you to follow. We really enjoyed working through it this way.

Lapbooking is a huge part of our hands on approach to learning and when we found this curriculum, I was happy to try it out.

 

This particular study comes in Preschool and 1-3rd grade. I used both grade levels to see the difference in them. I noticed they were very similar and taught the same things but at different levels of learning.

Sample of Lesson Plans

Sample of Lesson Plans

 

The lesson plans were easy to follow and were designed to read outloud directly to the child which makes prep time  a minimum. A plus in our homeschool! With full colored pictures throughout the lesson plans to help draw in the student to the study and help them feel like they are really there.

The lapbooking templates were filled with art activities which was a huge hit here at our house. From drawing your own Kimono, filling your Bento Box, to making your own Kokeshi doll.. My son learned a lot at his level of learning about Japan.

Lapbook Templates

Lapbook Templates

 
 
Along with art projects, your child will also learn to count in Japanese, learn some geography and the islands of Japan. You will also learn about Sadako’s life, and the story behind the thousand paper cranes.
 
 
  
 
There is many titles to choose from with FUNtastic Folders including:
  • Fall-tastic Fun
  • “B” is for Boats
  • “I” is for Insect
  • and more

She also has another series called WisdomKids with titles including:

  • Psalm 1- Be Like A Tree!
  • I Know You!
  • Thanks and Giving
  • Jesus Is…
  • The ABC’s of Being Thankful
  • and more

The prices for these lessons range from $8.95-$14.95 and you can purchase them at www.currclick.com

Learn more about FUNtastic Folders by visiting her website @www.sharoncrooks.com

Written by Lynn Pitts, mom of 3, from Big Sky Country Montana. You can read more about her life at Learning by Living.
Brenda (132 Posts)

Brenda is a homeschooling mother of 5, who has a wonderful husband encouraging her to be the best woman that God has created her to be. Together they are very intentional about spending time together as a family. She considers her daily life with her children as her ministry and has found many avenues to encourage others to live a lifestyle of learning. She is the founder of a curriculum review site authored by a group of well-known homeschool bloggers, The Curriculum Choice.


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  1. Richele says

    October 30, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    Thank you for this! My daughter is using Mango Language to learn Japanese..this will be perfect!
    .-= Richele´s last blog ..Five Question Friday/Oct. 30th =-.

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