Workbox System in Action

Yesterday was Katelyn's first day of what I am calling organized Preschool. We used the workbox system and it really seemed to keep her wanting to do more activities. Before, I would offer an activity and she would have the option to do it or not. With workboxes, she knows that she has to complete whatever is in the drawer. Granted, if it seems too difficult for her and she is getting frustrated, I will adjust it accordingly. I need to do some more active boxes where she can get up and jump around. Here are some pictures of her first day!

This is where she puts her numbers when she has completed a drawer.

Box #1: Letter A Scavenger Hunt

Box #2: Kumon Maze

Box #3: Highlights Magazine Hidden Picture

Box #4: Letter A Printing Worksheet


Box #5: Dora Puzzle

Box #6: Math Worksheet - Recognizing Numbers

Box #7: File Folder Game - Matching Upper and Lowercase Vowels

Box #8: Reading Lesson

Box #9: Story to read together

Box #10: Lace-Up Card

The Workbox System

Getting organized can be a challenge, but I think its a vital part of homeschooling. Every home, every family has their own rhythm. I am trying to figure out what ours is. After hours of blog hopping, I came across a great system for getting organized. Its called The Workbox System. All fingers point to Sue Patrick for coming up with this great way for making it through a day of homeschooling. However, I've noticed that most moms put their own little twist on Sue's idea.
The basic concept is that you assemble all of the assignments, projects, crafts, snacks, etc. for the next day of school and organize each activity into a numbered bin. During "school time" your little one will start with bin number one and work through each assignment until he has completed all of the activities for the day. There is a lot more to the system than this, but this is the general idea. Want to see the workbox system in action? Here are some posts from other moms who use this system:

Sweet Simplicity

Wayzley Academy

The Swift Schoolhouse

Check it out!