February 23, 2009 - A New Mini Office
Our last mini office was made about a year ago -- March of 2008. It got a lot of use, but as we transition into new curriculum, I felt it was time for a new, more thorough, and different mini office. So here is Sprite's 4th/5th grade mini office.
The cover.
Here is how it looks as you open it. There are American patriotic themed images just for fun.
It has three main sections -- language arts on the left, math/science in the middle, and history on the right.
Here are the three parts right after I used glue stick to affix the various charts and diagrams.
This is my procedure for making a laminated mini office. I shutterfold each section, unfold it and laminate each one individually. Then I refold the flaps of the laminated sheets and run the folded page back through the laminator to press the folds down. Last I affix the three pieces together with double sided tape on the flaps.
All the printables are linked on my Mini offices page.
The categories are loose -- not everything fit exactly according to topic. But this is what's in each section.
Language Arts
- parts of speech
- sign language alphabet
- days of the week
- months of the year
- punctuation chart
- cursive handwriting
Science/Math
- multiplication chart
- periodic table of elements
- values of American coins (Sprite gets so little exposure to these!)
- planets
- state abbreviations
- Roman numerals
- liquid measurement equivalents (gallons to ounces)
History
- presidents
- list of major American wars
- Morse code
- nutrition pyramid
Comments
February 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by smallworldathome.blogspot.com
This is fantastic!! I must make a couple right away!
February 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
That's just neater than beans!! :)
Blessings,
Melissa
http://livinglifebetweenthetrees.blogspot.com
February 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by westward
LOVE them!!!
February 24, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 4sweetums
What a fantastic idea. You always have the greatest ideas. Thanks for sharing this one.
Blessings,
Dawn
February 24, 2009 - That is so cool!
Posted by SueQ
Thanks for reminding me about Mini Offices. I was going to make one when I learned about them about a year ago and never did. I am glad that I happened into your blog. My boys would love these. :-)
http://peacefulmeadows.wordpress.com/
February 24, 2009 - mini office
Posted by rreitsma
Jimmie, that is such a neat idea.
By the way, I love your new haircut :-)
February 24, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Molytail
Very cool! Might have to try something like that out ourselves.
http://tailsgonewest.blogspot.com/
February 25, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Alexandra
I love this mini-office!
I've got some ideas for Google Book viewing(see comments at post), but it sounds like you are being blocked.
http://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2009/02/free-homeschooling-vintage-ebook-bird.html
February 26, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jolanthe
Looks great! Love the presidents and periodic tables too!
Jolanthe
