Apr. 21, 2009
What do the workboxes look like in use at our house?
Posted in Workboxes
Well, we are often not all at the table at the same time. It's a tight squeeze. Typically we are alternating spending time with Eliana while others are working.
Here's a shot of 4 working at the same time.
I know that some worry about the space and mess of the boxes. Here's what we are doing with ours. When the box is completed it is put on the floor. The completed work goes in one stack and the empty boxes in another.
I thought I'd share a few of our fun things. A poster activity that has been a "center" is this outline map of the United States. We were studying the New England states and I asked the boys to go in and mark these states. Later I went in and found x's on random states and they were all the states that my 7yo knew. I can see that we will get a lot of use out of this poster. I think having the write-on/wipe-off pen makes it all fun! LOL
Another great resource has been this book of science activities. Most are simple concepts using things you have around the house. My younger boys are loving it!
A little chocolate in the day never makes anyone unhappy. It's a sweet break and neat way to do some math. We have several of these chocolate math books to enjoy.
This is something I made to go with our Keepers of the Faith badge work. This sheet is my 4yo's work to earn the badge for knots. The older boys have much more to do. I put this checklist in a box along with a piece of rope and he is ready to learn about knots.
Just thought I'd share a few extra things. We are still loving our boxes!
Blessings,
Leslie
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Apr. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Sheri
We only have four and keep our table extended completely (with two leaves) and yet they STILL manage to spread out across the entire thing. I can't imagine how full your table would be with them all there! But isn't it wonderful how God blessed us!
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Apr. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
We are still enjoying our workboxes here. Thank you so much for posting about them. Sometimes I wonder if they help me more than my dc. KWIM?
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Apr. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Sorry that lost anonymouse comment was by me, Edwena, I thought I should let you know since I was thanking you. :)
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Apr. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Neat! I really have to get the book and do something b/c the work box system is not leaving my system. ;0)
Erna @ The Beautiful Sojourn
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Apr. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Love your boxes! Such good ideas!
Blessings,
Bo
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Apr. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by AshleyS
I'm new to homeschooling and love hearing about your workboxes!
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Apr. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
What a great idea! I'm going to see if I can put together a few workboxes for my 5 year old this weekend.
Kristin
http://ramblinamblins.wordpress.com
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Apr. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by LeslieN
Sheri Yes, I am very thankful and feel very blessed.
Edwena Im so glad this is working well for yall too!
Erna I understand. Its been a great help to our family and if you decide to take the plunge, there are lots of us here to help you.
Bo & Ashley Im glad you liked the ideas. Im enjoying being intentional about more fun in our days.
Kristin Have fun! Im happy to help if you have questions. You can check my sidebar under categories and see more posts on workboxes if you want to.
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Apr. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Looks good Leslie! So fun to see them in action!
Heather P
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Apr. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Shannon
I just purchased and downloaded Sue's book and I'm so excited! This system is the sort of thing I've been looking for. It is right up my kids' alley (and mine too)!Thanks so much for sharing about it.
Blessings,
Shannon
http://shannon-songofmyheart.blogspot.com/
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Apr. 27, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Shannon
Leslie,
Thank you again for sharing about the workboxes. I purchased Sue's book, bought my supplies, and am getting them set up to use later this week. I am so excited - I think this will be just the thing I've been looking for to get our days better organized.
Thanks again!
Shannon (Song of My Heart)
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Apr. 28, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by LeslieN
Thanks Heather - I like seeing pics of them in action too.
Shannon - I'm so happy that this is exciting to you! I know it was to me and obviously lots of others too. I hope you will enjoy it and find it to be a blessing to your family.
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May. 8, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
We're starting these right after we move. I'm excited!
Melissa
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