Notebooking Really Works

In our homeschool we use notebooks a lot. Jackson is working on his Civil War notebook right now. He works with his notebook everyday. Whether it is copywork, adding pictures,drawing pictures,adding activities from Hands of A Child Civil War study or just writing down information. What I love about notebooks besides the fact it teaches them so many skills such as organizing,writing,grammar and handwriting is the fact that he is so proud of them. My mom just came to stay the summer with us and one of the first things Jackson showed her ( without me telling him to) was his notebooks and all the work he had done. The fact that he is enthusiastic is half the battle. It is so much easier and more enjoyable when they want to learn about a subject. Notebooks can transform any subject into an exciting journey. Jackson showing my mom his notebooks reaffirmed that we are on the right track and made me a little proud too!!
Keep the Faith,
Marie