My kids go back to school next Tuesday. I know many of you already have kids in school, but I decided that I would do a Back-To-School week on Fashionably Organized. Welcome!
Today’s post will be a list of items you should have on hand to create a homework station. There are many containers you can use and I’ll give you some suggestions, but in general if your child is elementary school age as mine are, it’s important to make it easy for them to complete their homework by having supplies ready for them to complete their homework easily.
Most of you had to buy school supplies for your child, but I know a lot of schools now make those supplies classrom community. What happens when your child comes home to do their homework? Do you want them to be scrambling around looking for supplies they may need? It’s harder on you and them. If you have the supplies all in one place or better yet you have them in one container they can grab it and begin their homework.
My suggestions for containers are as follows: a paint bucket (stay tuned tomorrow for a how to make this simple craft work for homework). My favorite is a Stuff Bucket. Staples is having a sale on plastic containers in different sizes I got one that is long enough for the ruler. Another simple one is just to buy an extra pencil case.
I’ll admit I’m using all of the above, but that’s because I love the office products so I’m a little bit much. Do not feel you must follow my lead.
Here’s my list of homework essentials:
crayons
pencils
ruler
erasers
markers
scissors
glue
tape
pens – for the older children, I do suggest 1 for the younger kids in case you need to sign any paperwork to go back to school
Paper – I have 2 kinds: plain computer paper for drawings and the special lined paper for the early years, but if the kids are older using notebook paper I would have that available. I put the loose paper not in a pad in a folder.
What was I missing? What would you add to help make doing homework easy?
Twitter: ooph
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My additions would be note cards for studying and note taking and a planner to teach them early to organize their tests, homework and study time. Excellent list.
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Candice
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August 30th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Good call on those items. I have a dry erase calendar, but if I didn’t I think your calendar idea is perfect.
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Candice
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September 2nd, 2010 at 11:52 am
When I come down we’ll devote a couple of hours with a notepad so you can take notes and start your move to an organized life…
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