Back to School Chart

Back to School is in full swing at our house!!  Along with that comes schedules & lots of different things going on. I LOVE to-do lists, I LOVE checking things off- it really gives a feel of accomplishment. So I made a check list, using some fun clip art pictures,  for my kids. It is 2 pages & includes everything that they need to get done each day. I broke it into Morning, Afternoon & Evening.  Being newer to blogging I had quite a time trying to figure out how to share a document. Not sure if this is the best way but I am learning as I go :) I included a link at the bottom that hopefully you can click on & be able to print it yourself if you want. So here it is...

This is page 1 of the chart

This is page 2 of the chart

 Back to School Chart

You should be able to click on this above link & be able to print the chart for yourself if you would like!

I laminated both charts (so they can use a dry erase marker to check off each item, wipe & reuse the next day), punched a hole in the upper left corner & put a key ring through it. That way the kids can just hang it on their hook where they hang their back packs.

Back to School time can be hectic & I am always trying to find ways to help it to run smooth! So I would love to hear your tips & tricks as well :) In our house it seems when things are organized and in place everyone is much happier & we have more time to squeeze in some fun!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Faith 

Fast Project Friday- Ready for Homework?

Happy Friday- with Friday comes another Fast Project Friday!!! My kiddos have school starting next Tuesday and along with that comes HOMEWORK!!!  I don't know about at your house, but at mine homework time can be a chaotic time. Well I was thinking of what we can do to really start the year off right- organized & prepared... So I thought having a "study box" might be helpful. I wanted something easy and simple, so I literally started looking around my house for something that could work. 

That's when I came across this metal basket. It is from my workspace project. It is sitting there with nothing in it, so I thought it could be a possibility!

I tried to think of what all my kids ( I have a now 5th & 7th grader) might need when doing homework. Markers, pencils, crayons(they do occasionally need these things still :), pencils, highlighters, tape, scissors, a small stapler (in the small white bin), lead, little post it notes, paper clips (in the round plastic container), and a calculator. They all fit nicely in the bottom of the basket.

Another thing in high demand during homework time is paper. So I had this in a drawer from my 

desk project, and thought maybe I could use that some how. 

And what do you know it fit right on top of the basket!

As you may know, I love to label things, so I took a quick trip over to 

Better Homes and Garden, & made a label for our new study box. 

Well another Fast Project Friday done!  I can tell you I am glad to know that come next week, we will be ready for the homework & hopefully it will be a little less chaotic :)

Thanks again for stopping by- Good Luck as you all prepare on your kids going back to school!  I would love to hear about your preparations- any ideas on making the transitions smoother! Also check out Organizing Junkie's blog and Iheartorganizing for a TON of great back to school ideas!

Have a GREAT weekend,
Faith