This was Karis' first lapbook, and held some examples of her cursive phonogram writing. First we practiced on other paper, and when it was good enough, we celebrated by making this lapbook! We still have it, of course.
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(This is the folder opened out.)

Under construction....

Karis's ABC lapbook

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To make: Take a simple file folder. (This is a red one.) Open out, and refold in thirds. Make little booklets by folding paper, and glue in. Simple as that!
 
These websites give you the how-tos:
 
or, my favorite book is The Ultimate Lapbook Handbook by Tammy Duby