The Workboxes are working!!!
I was so excited to find this system. Workboxes are all the rage this year thanks to Sue Patrick and her amazing ideas. We currently have 6 sets of workboxes in use, 5 for the boys and 1 for me. It has really helped us stay more organized. So many of our problems have been solved and everyone knows exactly what they're doing each day. The boys are definitely getting more work accomplished and I can easily see where they are in their studies as they move through each lesson.
We're using the scaled down version. I don't use the schedule strips and some of the boys don't always work through them in order.
We're using the scaled down version. I don't use the schedule strips and some of the boys don't always work through them in order.
We began with the shoe racks from Target and Dollar Tree containers. Here they are set up in our Dining Room.
After a while I upgraded to the 10 Drawer Mobile Carts available on Amazon. The shoe racks were just a bit too narrow for the containers and some of our books didn't lay flat. I ordered them through Amazon when they were on sale. I really like these much better. They take up less room and most of our books fit neatly in the drawers. When we transitioned over to the carts I decided not to use the numbers on the drawers.
These are the boys' Workboxes.
Here is a direct link to check the current price - 10 Drawer Mobile Cart
I spend probably 1/4 of my life laminating workbox activities!!! I own a xyron and used that in the beginning, but the refills are very expensive. For the past year I've been using a Scotch Thermal Laminator and I LOVE it!!! It works great and it is a very inexpensive laminator. You can usually find them in Wal-Mart or order online from Amazon.
SALE ALERT!!! There's actually a special going on until July 31, 2010. You can get the Scotch Thermal Laminator and 50 Pouches for $21.49 (you receive a $20 rebate). Download rebate form here.
I'll be posting lots of links on Workbox ideas and the numerous blogs I've found helpful soon.
Here's a link to see what's in the box for my high schooler:
Please let me know if you have a Workbox related blog.
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so your teens use them,too. I'll have to check the What's In The Box 9th grade.
ReplyDeleteI loved my Xyron- I got it prob 10 years ago, they have since changed their cartridges and they don't fit.I actually still have my Xyron, I keep hoping I'll find cartridges that fit.
What made you decide to not put the numbers on the boxes? Also, I thought a good place for them to put completed work was on the top (I just bought one a couple of weeks ago). So what do you put in those boxes (I just saw them in OfficeMax this morning) on the top? Pencils, markers and stuff like that? I also see you have a big book on the far left one. Maybe a dictionary? Thanks! I have 4 boys: 11, 8, 6 and 18 months. We started workboxes (with file boxes) last year and it was great but I was looking for these carts that you use anywhere and I found them on sale. So I was thrilled to see you use them. I'm thinking about getting a laminator too...
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I just bought 3 for my kids, and we'll start using them after Christmas. They are a good price at Sam's - about $24.00
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