I've been reading quite a bit this summer about Sue Patrick's Workbox System. I love the idea, but don't have room for all those boxes!  So after lots of brainstorming and seeing how other's implement the system, I've come up with  my own.


Basically, each child has a file crate.  Each crate has file folders (6 for the twins, 8 for Sarah), and in each file is either a workbook or an assignment to complete.  They also each have 3 binders (Language arts, history and science), which live in the back of the file crate.  When they complete an assignment, they can then file it into the correct binder. 

Here's a close up of Riley's crate:



And here's a close up of Sarah's crate:



I'm excited about our new system, and I am hoping that it brings a better flow to our days.  At the very least, it will eliminate the hunting and searching for workbooks and notebooks, because they get shoved too far back on the bookshelf, or placed on the wrong shelf, or brought up to their room....hopefully all the books will be replaced into the crate when completed.

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