Lesebrettlike

Lesebrettlike is a term used in Norwegian language and culture, primarily referring to traditional or historical types of reading tablets or notebooks. These items were commonly used in Scandinavia during the 19th and early 20th centuries for educational, personal, or record-keeping purposes. The word "lesebrett" directly translates to "reading board" or "reading tablet," with "like" indicating a type or class of similar objects.

Historically, lesebrettlike were often simple wooden or cardboard devices, sometimes bound or coverless, where users could write notes, read texts, or practice handwriting. They served as portable tools for students, scholars, and individuals seeking to record information or study texts conveniently.

In modern times, the term is less commonly used, but it remains relevant in the context of historical educational practices and material culture in Norway. Collectors and historians study lesebrettlike to understand early educational methods and everyday life in Scandinavian society.

While modern equivalents include notebooks or digital devices, the historical lesebrettlike provide insight into traditional Scandinavian literacy and learning tools. Today, they are valued as cultural artifacts, exhibiting craftsmanship and school practices from the eras before widespread literacy and standardized educational materials.