This is my first giveaway ever, and I'm very excited about it. I'm pleased to be able to offer what I believe is a very valuable resource. I'll be honest, I didn't know the difference between lapbooking and notebooking until I attended a work shop at the HEAV conference this past June. While I like lapbooking, notebooking seems easier to incorporate into homeschooling on a regular basis. The sample work I saw was absolutely amazing! Here are a few examples:
If your child likes to doodle, then notebooking will give it direction and purpose, but in a fun, artistic and academic sort of way. It reminds of me of Waldorf lesson books. Children create their own text books. Art is interwoven into the lesson, making the work so much more meaningful and something that will be enjoyed for years to come.
Notebooking is not just for the younger kids. In fact, over at Harmony Art blog she wrote about how her high schoolers utilize notebooking and how much effort is actually required to complete a page. It's so much easier to use a computer, copy and paste Google images and be done with it. But notebooking requires more creativity, diligence and patience to pull it all together. The research and organization of concepts must still be done, but pulling it all together with just the right sketch or illustration is how the unique masterpiece comes to life. There is something special about work done with the hands.
Notebooking can be utilized across all disciplines. Because it's impossible to keep all of your child's work, notebooking pages stand out as a sort of scrapbook representation of work completed. The personal attention and detail really stand out during portfolio reviews. Young people never forget work that is infused with their artistic visions.
Upon first glance, notebooking may seem very simplistic. On the contrary, notebooking allows for deep creative expression and allows a child to show true understanding of a particular subject area. How do you get started? I always like to use a guide when embarking on a new journey. I have two children who are six years a part in age. I like that Notebooking Success gives me specific pointers on how to make notebooking a success for each child's grade level.
Don't forget to leave a comment to enter the Giveaway. There will be 5 total prizes awarded. Enjoy the notebooking journey!
Ooh! Thank you for this! I never knew there was a difference between the two. We have done many lapbooks in the past but now my 4th and 6th grader, who is particularly a big doodler can venture into Notebooking! One of the many things I love about being a homeschooler is how much we learn right along with the children.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the clarification. This is my first year homeschooling and I think that note booking will definitely be a tool in which I will utilize to reinforce English and Reading skills for my two sons. I agree with the poster above. There are so many possibilities when it comes to homeschooling. I'm just so excited to begin the journey.
ReplyDeleteMy oldest son is a doodler. I'm looking forward to starting notebooking this year. Also, we will try to incorporate some mind mapping. Great first giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited about staring to notebook this year. This is an great opportunity, thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi everyone. I fixed the problem with the giveaway. I had the wrong date. I'm really sorry. I'm new at this so please bear with me. Try to enter again please.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure of the difference between lapbooking and notebooking either! My child is getting more & more into his drawings, and I am one of those that saves every "original" drawing (usually marking down some notes to remind me of what it is, just in case I'm unable to tell!). So, pairing doodling/drawing with his learning of a topic/subject will certainly be added into our homeschool environment this year. Thank you! Ankht Khepera
ReplyDeleteAs my son gets older, we are expanding what we are learning and Notebooking gives us the space to do it in one place with greater detail.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great resource! My oldest (11) loves to draw. I think he would love notebooking so we are attempting to utilize it for every subject. thank you!
ReplyDeleteThese are great examples of notebooking! It's our fifth year of homeschooling, but our first year to incorporate notebooking... So I appreciate all of the glimpses into completed notebooks I can get.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. As a new homeschooling parent, I am looking forward to incorporating opportunities for my daughter to integrate skills. Notebooking appears to integrate reading comprehension and artistic skills in a way that focuses on the child's creativity. How ideal! If the book offers more insightful glimpses into how to artfully incorporate notebooking into a day that takes an interdisciplinary look into a topic, I am hoping to win my own copy! Thank you for the opportunity to enter the drawing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first giveaway! I'm not a homeschool parent but I do pride myself as the principal educator in my daughter's education. Notebooking is a new concept for me but I appreciate learning about news tools and how to make after school studies fun!
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