Minibook

How to Make a Wheel Book
A Super Easy Minibook!
Grab some cardstock and a paper fastener! We're going to make a wheel book today! This minibook is especially popular with the little ones because of the motion of the book. The wheel book is especially good for steps in a process or listing several parts of a whole. This book can stand alone or can be affixed into a lapbook.

How to Make a Three Square Unfolding Book
How to Make an "Exploding" Minibook
This is a tiny book that opens up BIG. In fact, it's so big that some people call it an explosion book or a squash book! Okay, I'm not going to lie. This minibook is a bit difficult to make because it involves some origami folds. BUT it's really cool! You take three squares of the same size, any size will do, and end up with a book that when closed is only one fourth of the size of one of the squares. That's a tiny book with lots of room for writing. Fill the three square unfolding book wit...

How to Make a Matchbook
No Need for a Printable Template
Called a matchbook because it's folded like a book of matches, this minibook is just a few folds away. Generally a small book, it is perfect for vocabulary words or other snippets of information. Make several and arrange them in a group inside your lapbook.

How to Make a Three Fourths Book
Paper and Scissors are All You Need
A three fourths minibook is a simple fold for your lapbook that offers plenty of space inside for writing text or drawing pictures. Three fourths minibooks aren't just for lapbooking. Use one for a writing assignment or book report instead of boring lined paper. Or your children can use them for unique note paper.

How to Make a Trifold Minibook
Simple folds make one handy book.
A trifold is one of the simplest and most versatile minibook out there. It's called a trifold because it's folded in thirds just like you fold a letter to put into an envelope. This lapbook option can be large or small. With lots of empty space inside, trifolds are a good option for most any topic of study.

How to Make a Four Corner Minibook
All it Takes is a Square!
Have a square of paper? Then you can easily make this minibook. Because of how it's folded, the four corner minibook is also often called an envelope book. Make it large or make it small depending on how much content you want to include in the book. Attach the back of the four corner minibook to your lapbook or let it stand alone as a one day project.