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Show and Tell

September11

   I like the idea of learning centers, but like so many other homeschoolers, I lack the room.  But even with a small space there are some things you can do.  This is a portable writing center I came up with for Little One.  He’s on this writing kick and says he wants to be an author when he grows up. So who am I to hold him back??? lol!!!!
    I used a mini cleaning organizer to put the stuff in.  Then I added some blank books I made for him.  All I did to make these were, I printed out primary lines about half down the paper and printed in landscape.  So basically it is blank at the top for a picture to be drawn and then there are lines to write on, on the bottom half.  After I printed this out on both sides, I folded the paper in half and stacked about three sheets together.  I then folded an piece of cardstock in half to use as a cover.  I used my swivel stapler and stapled down the spine to make a book.  Then I added some word cards to the center.  These I printed out a picture with the name of the picture under it.  I cut them down to card size and laminated them.  Now Little One has a good selection of words that he can spell on his own without having to ask me how to spell it.  Next I put pencils and colored pencils in the center to complete it.  Here are pictures of it. 

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Writing Center
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Blank Book
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Pencils and Colored Pencils
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Word Card
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Another Word Card

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20 Comments to

“Show and Tell”

  1. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 16th, 2008 at 5:55 pm       JoAnn Says:

    They all look great. What a clever idea to make the book. You sure do have good crafty ideas. :)

    JoAnn


  2. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 14th, 2008 at 12:02 am       Canadagirl Says:

    I LOVE your protable writing station. I will have to look for something like that !! My 3 ds is writing his book too. He is doing such a great job. You are very creative in the organizing department and I love seeing what you do next. Keep the ideas coming !!

    Blessings and ((HUGS)) my SSiC

    In Him<><

    -Mary


  3. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 13th, 2008 at 3:00 pm       kympossible Says:

    Well who wouldn't enjoy writing with a nifty caddy like that to work from!! Very creative, thanks for sharing a great idea!

    Blessings,

    Kym


  4. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 13th, 2008 at 2:57 pm       socalval Says:

    Love it! I like the organizer and the way you have everything. I hope your little one has fun writing, writing, and writing!!!

    Valerie


  5. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 13th, 2008 at 6:16 am       Living By Faith Says:

    Hi Lynn,

    Maybe someday we will be reading Little One's books! What a great learning center.

    Karen


  6. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 12th, 2008 at 8:23 pm       kaysmarmey Says:

    I would like to come over and enjoy that writing center. You may just have an author on your hands with that center.

    Melissa


  7. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 12th, 2008 at 6:50 pm       Chasity Says:

    That is a great idea…I am stealing that idea.

    Thanks!!

    Be blessed,

    Chasity


  8. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 12th, 2008 at 3:50 pm       Suzy Scribbles Says:

    Well, I thought I'd made it up, too, when I first put it together. But I've discovered throughout the years that truly there is nothing new under the sun. It's the way we use the material that becomes our own. LOL


  9. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 12th, 2008 at 3:38 pm       Jenn 4 Him Says:

    Oh, Lynn! This is too cool. I just got home from Goodwill having found 2 little totes like yours! Now I know what to do with them, make centers for Trevor. He needs some things to do on his own when I am working with the other two. Thanks!

    Jenn


  10. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 12th, 2008 at 1:55 pm       sonoranstamper Says:

    That carrier is a great idea!!! That's a great Tightwad Tuesday tip!! How to utilize a tool more than one way!!

    Hmmm, now you've got me thinking!!!

    And, how creative are you?! Right on with the 'books'!! I hope he is enjoying them and is writing up a storm!!!

    Thanks for sharing,

    Robyn


  11. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 12th, 2008 at 11:59 am       momof2blessings Says:

    That is an awesome learning center. My eleven year old is just beginning to become interested in writing and this would be a great idea for him.

    Thanks for sharing,

    Pam


  12. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 12th, 2008 at 11:58 am       Encouragement Along the Way Says:

    What a fabulous idea! I love the portable writing kit! I may do that for myself!!! Very clever!

    Because of Jesus, Bobbie


  13. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 12th, 2008 at 11:15 am       Lisa Says:

    That is a great idea… I'm putting your idea in my head for a writer I know :>)


  14. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 12th, 2008 at 10:54 am       MOM flipped is WOW Says:

    What a cute and clever idea! You should/could market these and make yourself a little bit of income on the side!


  15. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 12th, 2008 at 9:58 am       Suzy Scribbles Says:

    I tell you what! You gave me the weirdest feeling of deja vu. I did the same thing with my boys! But my cleaning caddy was RED not blue, but looked just like yours. I also created my own primary guidelines and left blanks at the top. Works wonderful.

    Great minds, I guess. LOL


  16. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 12th, 2008 at 7:19 am       Dawn Says:

    I love it! What a great idea.

    Blessings,

    Dawn


  17. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 12th, 2008 at 5:35 am       Tina Says:

    I love this! I did very similar stuff when mine were younger. It is great for school on the go as well. Now that mine are older and into lap books I purchased Expanding Files ( this year I got the 13 pocket ones). The gals can organize all there cutouts and papers, glue, tape ect. in the pockets.


  18. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 12th, 2008 at 3:49 am       Anonymous Says:

    That is past adorable. Also, I agree with butterfly, it was awesome of you to share the pictures. Some of us big folk are visual learners too.Seeing it, made it more desirable. Thanks again for sharing your great idea. Leena


  19. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 12th, 2008 at 1:35 am       urbanbutterfly Says:

    Thanks for posting the pictures. It really helps me grasp what you did.


  20. Avatar of Blue Thistle - Hallie September 11th, 2008 at 11:07 pm       Carol Says:

    I hope he makes lots of use out of it. My 10 loves to write too.

    Carol


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