Ok, I'll answer the questions in the comments as best I can.

Essentially, the system consists of taking the dc's assignments for the day - including all those fun things you mean to add but don't ever seem to get to - and putting all the components needed for each lesson in a numbered, plastic shoebox.  For example, if they have a DrawWriteNow page to do you would include the book, paper, pencil & crayons so that everything is RIGHT THERE when they need it.  The dc are given strips at the beginning of the day with numbers velcro'd on.  They simply move through the strip, match the number to the box and go to work!  Those things needing mom's help have a "Work With Mom" card velcro'd to the front of the box.

I am AMAZED at the reaction of my dc!!  Bug (15yos) grabs his boxes early - right after breakfast and blows through his assignments before the rest of us even get STARTED!  The Twinks are LOVING having "school" to do (playdoh, blocks, coloring, file folder games...).  Everyone in between is soooo excited to do school!  Dh is happy because we are finally using all of those games & "extras" I spent his hard-earned money on! :o)

We started out small (well, as small as a family of 11 can anyway! LOL) with only 6 boxes per child instead of the 12 that Sue Patrick recommends.

This system is fantastic for autistic, dreamer &/or ADD types!  I highly recommend doing a Google search on "workboxes" and checking out some other blogs.

The boxes for baby:  So far I've put in rattles, a slip of paper to remind me to do tummy time on a play mat, massage oil, a board book and a texture board (wooden board with differetn types of fabric hot glued on) which I help him "feel" as I talk about the textures.  Oh!  I also have put in a portable CD player with classical, Bible or lullaby CD's.  I just watch for his "alert" times" for some boxes and his "getting sleepy" times for others. 

As far as space issues are concerned, several people have modified Sue's system and used a file box/crate for each child with either ziploc bags (Sue insists on clear containers in her book  - especially for LD types) or manilla folders.  I would strongly suggest getting the book to understand the "why's" and ALSO because the system is explained more fully and clearly.  There are other components to the system as well.

I'm on the fly this morning, but I'll try to come back later and link to some workbox blogs and the Yahoo groups!

- Katie

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Posted by Kristal

Wow that really sounds like a great idea!!! Very interesting!! How is your little boy doing? Our little guy is just growing way to fast! He has been rolling over since he was 5 days old and I was just sure one day he would just forget how but nope he now rolls around and gets into stuff!

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