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by Katie Kubesh (Author), Kimm Bellotto (Author), Niki McNeil (Author)
Teachers and Homeschool parents love our high-interest, hands-on curriculum including Lapbook Project Pack Unit Study Packs. With this unit study you will be able to teach your classroom or student about the elements of interior design. In interior design, there are many factors that are carefully considered in order to create a specific look for an individual room in a home, office, or other environment. The Elements of Interior Design Curriculum from In the Hands of a Child contains all that is needed to introduce your student to the many factors and elements of interior design. This unit includes a 10-day Planning Guide, Related Reading List, 25 Hands-On Activities PLUS 4 Fun Extension Activities, a 13-page Research Guide, and a complete Answer Key. Concepts include types of interior design, design styles, design concepts, steps to designing a room, career opportunities, and more.
No matter what you call them lapbooks, lap books, accordion books, centers, file folder games, flapbooks, flipbooks, notebooks, pocket folders, pop-ups, portfolders, portfolios, printables, presentations, shapebooks, scrapbooks, shutterbooks, take it to your seat centers, project packs, unit studies or any other terminology, Lapbooks are FUN So what is this thing with so many names What is a Lapbook?-A 3-D presentation of what the child learned during her study-A collection of mini books and graphic organizers pulled together into a series of file folders-A hands-on approach to learning, replacing worksheets or other monotonous learning tools-A scrapbook-A unit study-A portfolio
Who benefits from Lapbooks?-Preschoolers-All ages and grades of students Kindergarten-High school-Special Needs Students-Homeschools-Classrooms-Co-ops-Scouts, 4-H, and other organized groups-Sunday schools and Youth groups-Senior Citizens
Learning Styles-Visual (spatial). You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding.-Aural (auditory-musical).You prefer using sound and music.-Verbal (linguistic).You prefer using words, both in speech and writing.-Physical (kinesthetic).You prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch.
Benefits-All ages and learning styles can be taught together-When using Lapbook Project Packs, all teacher prep is done for you-Easy to store-Instant review tool-Portfolios-Improve retention and reinforce study-Motivate reluctant students-Empower students to be responsible for their own learning
Incorporating Lapbooks
-Use for all subjects, just add English and Math at the student's grade level
-Add onto a complete boxed curriculum
-Use for a fun break or child-led learning
