My family began using Sue Gregg's Workbox system several years ago. It has been a fun way to organize and stay on track with our studies. This system has been very well described by Schooling in the Sun throughout this week's Blog Hop. Be sure to read all about it and then hop back over here for the Workbox Freebies I have for you!
Workboxes help me to purposefully look at each item we are using. I'm directly involved with even the independent studies as I fill the boxes each night. Workboxes help my kids see how well they are progressing through their day. They can watch their progress and know that the end is in sight. They are also filled with anticipation. Sometimes those boxes are filled with brownie mixes or puzzles or a new book to read.
I like to keep things fresh with different designs for our cards. I print them in on photo paper or cardstock and then cut them out individually before running them through my laminator. I attach velcro dots to the back of the cards, velcro to the drawers (we use drawers instead of boxes,) and velcro to their Card Chart. I sit down on Friday nights and fill out my Lesson Plan List of what I'll be putting in their boxes for the next week.
All of my graphics are from the incredibly talented Kay of Kay Miller Designs. Be sure to check out her fabulous digital products! With such cute stuff, it's fun whipping up a new set of Workbox Cards. Be sure to let me know if there is a style you would like to see, so I can add it to my project list.
When printing, you might want to consider choosing No Border in your advanced printing options. Some of my images cut awfully close to the edges and this will prevent it cutting off the edge of your page.
I've listed all of the freebie links below. Just click on the images to open them in Google Drive. I would love to hear how they work for you. I also love to see how other families incorporate workboxes into their school day. If you share about them on your blog, please be sure to leave a link in the comment section.
Workboxes help me to purposefully look at each item we are using. I'm directly involved with even the independent studies as I fill the boxes each night. Workboxes help my kids see how well they are progressing through their day. They can watch their progress and know that the end is in sight. They are also filled with anticipation. Sometimes those boxes are filled with brownie mixes or puzzles or a new book to read.
I like to keep things fresh with different designs for our cards. I print them in on photo paper or cardstock and then cut them out individually before running them through my laminator. I attach velcro dots to the back of the cards, velcro to the drawers (we use drawers instead of boxes,) and velcro to their Card Chart. I sit down on Friday nights and fill out my Lesson Plan List of what I'll be putting in their boxes for the next week.All of my graphics are from the incredibly talented Kay of Kay Miller Designs. Be sure to check out her fabulous digital products! With such cute stuff, it's fun whipping up a new set of Workbox Cards. Be sure to let me know if there is a style you would like to see, so I can add it to my project list.
When printing, you might want to consider choosing No Border in your advanced printing options. Some of my images cut awfully close to the edges and this will prevent it cutting off the edge of your page.
I've listed all of the freebie links below. Just click on the images to open them in Google Drive. I would love to hear how they work for you. I also love to see how other families incorporate workboxes into their school day. If you share about them on your blog, please be sure to leave a link in the comment section.
| Sideways, blogger? Really? HappyFrame Number Cards |
| Hobbes Number Cards |
| SaF Circle Number Cards |
Confetti Number Cards |
| Organic Scallop Number Cards |
| Chart for finished cards, 2 pages |
| Preschool Cards & Chart |
Hi Jenn, I found this post via search for workboxes. I've homeschooled since my oldest (now 10 years old) was 3 & I'm just now implementing the workboxes. I've printed off four sets of number cards (I have five children, the youngest is 21 months). Thank you so much for providing those! I really like what I've seen so far of your blog.
ReplyDeleteMary, Blogger misfiled your comment as Spam! I'm sorry I missed it till now. I'm so glad it was helpful to you! I love doing these. If you think of anything different that you'd like to see, please let me know!
ReplyDeletei really want to download these but the charts preschool and lesson plans won't show up aren't showing up :-(
ReplyDeleteOh, no! Morgan, thank you for letting me know. Something has gone all wonky since I posted last. None of the images are showing up for me. I'll try to work out the kinks. If you email me at wifetogeek@gmail.com, I can send you direct links.
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