Since lapbooking offers versatility for all ages and interests, it also lends itself to themed studies very easily. We love to do special fall-themed lapbooks every year in our homeschool.
We incorporate them with fun nature walks to collect leaves, leaf rubbings for art time, and even take field trips to the local apple orchard to pick apples and make cider, pick pumpkins, and go on hayrides. With all the beautiful colors of the changing leaves and the crisp clear air, fall is our favorite season.
Making a lapbook is a fun way to display all that we’ve learned through hands-on activities. You can save these to enjoy and look back on all year long. Using a 3 hole punch you can save your lap books in a large 3 ring binder for a fun portfolio that you can look back on.
There are so many great ideas to choose from for fall-related topics. Whether you’re most interested in nature and science or want to focus on history studies, there is a fall-related topic that can be used for different ages and interest levels.
Here is an idea starter list of some of the educational (and frugal or free) fall-themed lapbooks we’ve tried in the last few years:
Weather/General Fall Theme
Weather is a major part of the seasons and how they change. To make the most of your fall units you can spend some time learning about the weather and how it changes.
Fall Holidays
Fall is packed with holidays that help make the season fun and exciting. These fall holiday lapbooks can help you make the most of some popular fall holidays.
Labor Day (Sept. 1)
Johnny Appleseed Day (Sept. 26)
Columbus Day (Oct. 13)
Thanksgiving (3rd Thursday in Nov.)
Fall Nature Themes
These fall nature-themed lapbooks will make a great addition to a fall-themed unit study or just for a great way to spend some time studying nature in as the season’s change. These make a great addition to my Fall Unit Study.
History Themes for Fall
Native Americans and the original colonies make a great popular fall topic as we move into Thanksgiving. This is a great way to add some history study to your seasonal unit study. The History Pocket workbooks make great lapbooks for kids and can be a lot of fun to work with.
History Pockets: Native Americans, Grades 1-3
History Pockets: Life in Plymouth Colony, Grades 1-3
DIY Lapbooks
As I always suggest to fellow lapbookers, if you can’t find what you’re looking for, make it yourself!
There are some great lapbooking ideas and free lapbooks out there! Check out all things lapbooking on our Pinterest board below.
You can pick and choose from all of the ideas listed above and make your own lapbook layout. You can do something quickly like a one-folder lapbook, or really expand on the idea with three folders.
Search for free printables and coloring pages online to use. Include your own fall-themed artwork. It’s all up to you and the enthusiasm and creativity of your students!
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