Michael came home early from school today. He wasn’t “sick,” but he wasn’t feeling very well. Long story.
Anyway, we needed something to do.
My requirements were:
1. We had to stay inside.
2. We had to stay busy – I didn’t want to sit around watching movies.
3. The kids couldn’t kill each other (a possible outcome, actually).
I saw these homework cubbies in my last issue of Family Fun Magazine and wanted to make them, but hadn’t gotten around to it yet. I have been slowly buying the supplies, though, so I figured today was a great day to give it a try.
They weren’t as inexpensive as I thought they might have been, but I bet if I had shopped around a little more I could have cut a few dollars off. The kids had a ball designing their own cubbies. Jack’s has markers and a number line, Michael’s has a clip for his homework and a fun magnetic ruler to hold supplies.
My favorite part? Each kid has his own space, so no fighting at homework time.
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What a great idea!! Very clever.
It almost looks fun enough to do homework!
Great idea! No more “he’s looking at me” during homework. Hmmm, might have to get the kids to create these too. Thanks for the idea.
That is awesome – Becca I should have had something like that for you and your brother but I think the iron and phone would have just been thrown higher in the air to get over the tops. I know you didn’t get your cleverness from me or my side of the family. You are awesome.
Uh oh. Two days in a row of sad Michael? I hope he’s okay…
And I agree with your mom. You are awesome. (I’m a fan of FamilyFun too! Remind me to show you my old issues that have my articles in them!).
I love family fun magazine! I’m envious that you’re actually using some of the ideas – I always “dogear” the corners, then forget all about it :)
I have a whole box of Family Fun mags! I love your post…so motivating.
Those are darling! What a great idea! I’m kind of guessing that they’ll still find something to fight about at homework time, though…Sorry, Bec. Hope Michael’s feeling better today! Love you.
Too cute :)
That is super cool! I might have to try that with my kids.
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I love those things! You are quite creative, Becca! <3