More on Workboxes

Wow, I love this system already! We got so much done today and the girls loved it. Two out of three even told me so...with the third working happily and without complaint.

A few details:
* The workbox system is kind of like a visual to do list for children. They can look at their shelf and see how much work is left to do and what has already been accomplished. No more, "How much more until we are done?"

* This system makes it easier for the teacher to remember to add in the fun stuff. Things like games and crafts that you always mean to use but never get around to.

*My kids were more independent today than they have been in a long time...or maybe ever!

*It is so easy to break down a complicated assignment into smaller parts with the workbox system.

*It is also easy to review previously taught material. I am putting an addition worksheet in my 5th grader's box tomorrow. Though she is already doing much harder math, she could use a review to make that harder math go a little faster for her. This will be an easy assignment and she will still do her regular math.

*My preschooler was kept busy and productive today which made school time happier for all of us!

*This system forces me to have everything ready to go before we start. No more scrambling to find an item we need and losing their attention while I search for something. Everything we need is right there in the box.

*It doesn't matter which curriculum you are using. This system is very flexible!

Here is a close-up of one workbox. Notice the "work with mom" card. When the child gets to this box, she knows to bring it to me and we will do something together. Velcro pieces are a BIG deal with this system and that is how the card is attached to the box.

I hope to do another post soon with links to lots of other blogs about this system.