Numbers, the folder way

This is very basic. Just match the objects or numbers to the corresponding card.

The bunnies can be matched to either the numeral, number word, or matching bunny card. Little Lad (2-years) matches to the bunnies. Dash (4-years) matches to the numerals and words.

The laminated cards are stored in "pockets" between the folders.

This book goes up to 30.
On the last page there's a little, simple balloon-making game.

The Ultimate Color and Shape Lapbook

The kids and I made this, little by little, after school each day. It's our gift to Little Lad.

Matching color shapes...
More color matching... chart style.
Flip pages to reveal "happy sayings" matching and dry-erase marker pages.
Flip again for color and shape mini-book, made by Nature Man.
Robot matches color, shape, and word names. Flip up to reveal...
The Artist's sticker color game...
Close one page, and this is one the other side...
more color shape matching...
Turn page and you have colored bears to match.
Flip another page for the crayon matching game.
The end. The pieces are in little sandwich baggies that are stapled to the tops of each page. We didn't use any envelope or pockets, because that could get frustrating for a 2-year old!
Happy learning!

Matching Months Folder Game

Yes, the months should be going the other direction. I had a gluing error when I was tired the other night. So I worked with it. Reading right to left for one game hopefully won't mess them up too badly!


These are the simplest games to make. Get two copies of anything: stickers, magazine pictures, drawings, etc. Glue one set on, and let the kids match with the other set. These are laminated for durability.