Our homework box
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 8:31 am by Tina
The kids always seem to find some excuse to put off doing their homework. They either can’t find a ruler, or scrap paper, or a calculator. Or they have left their pencil case at school.
So I decided to create a “homework box”.
I’m reusing a plastic tote that I had sitting in the cupboard (I used to use it for some of my scrapbooking stuff) and I’ve gathered all the supplies that we’ve got lying around the house. The essentials include:
- pens and pencils
- sharpener
- erasers and liquid paper
- stapler and staples
- hole punch
- glue and sticky tape
- scissors
- ruler
- dictionary and thesaurus
- notepads
- textas and highlighters
So now the kids have no excuse and I won’t be hearing, “Mum, I can’t find an eraser!”
On May 17th, 2008 at 10:58 am Aisha Said:
That’s a really good idea!
Now the kids won’t be able to find any excuses anymore.
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On May 17th, 2008 at 11:28 am Anna Said:
They’ll just come up with some new excuses!
Very good idea. With a box like that, homework’s gotta be fun, right?
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On May 17th, 2008 at 11:59 am Shirley Said:
What a terrific idea! Wish I had been that creative when my kids were little.
Happy MommyFest 2008!
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On May 17th, 2008 at 5:57 pm Connie Said:
Now that’s a great idea! I have only one at home and she’s always losing stuff. I need to take control of these important things like you did.
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On May 19th, 2008 at 12:30 am Dette Said:
OMG - I LOVE this idea! I have a little itty box that just isn’t cutting it, and am totally going to grab one of our totes.
Mwah!
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On May 28th, 2008 at 2:04 pm Katie Said:
What a great idea!!! Mine are still little, but I’m keeping this in my idea folder. I love it!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog, by the way. It’s always fun having international visitors. XOXOX
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