PineFarmMom Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Dh's work had him be part of a school remodel a few years ago. In the remodel, they were able to go in and take things the teachers didn't want anymore. I got two rolling book shelves. One has book shelves on each side and I use it as a room divider/book shelf for school. The other has those school coat hangers on one side and 24 cubbies on the other side. It's 3 across and 8 down. In each open cubbie is a open-topped plastic bin that is about twice the width of a plastic shoe box. I'm thinking that could work perfectly, huh? Then I wouldn't even have to make a purchase!!! My oldest is in high school, and I'm thinking I won't even include her in this thing...she'd probably be a littel insulted if I tried. ;) We use mfw and will be using Kindergarten and CTG this next year. I also have a preschool child. Would 8 bins per child be enough? Would I just put the books they need into the bins the night before? Do I really need the book for this or can I just glean from blogs and such? I'd love input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Those would work perfectly. I have to say I am green with envy that you have those units. After 20 years in daycare I drool over the catalogues wishing I could afford cubby units like those in my home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I had my dh build something similar, so it can definitely work! You should post pics, though. It sounds fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineFarmMom Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Those would work perfectly. I have to say I am green with envy that you have those units. After 20 years in daycare I drool over the catalogues wishing I could afford cubby units like those in my home. Thank you for reminding me that they are a blessing. They desperately need repainting and nicing-up right now. When I initially got them, I really thought they were awesome, and I know they were worth a lot...they just don't look as wonderful as I'd like them to. ;) I think I'm going to read more about this and see if I can work it for my 3 boys to use the workbox system. It just seems like a good thing for easily-distracted boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrigan Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 For us, 8 boxes is definitely enough, although DD's only 5. :) I would feel uncomfortable giving her 12 a day. It just seems like 12 would mean I'm either doing too much or I'm assigning busy work, just to fill up the day. (For a younger kid - I haven't schooled an older kid yet.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Sounds great, I'd love to see pics too! My kids are 12 & 10 & I find 8 boxes is plenty for us. Merry :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Sounds awesome. What a terrific find! We actually have 12 boxes, however we don't use all 12 everyday. Today we only did 10 boxes, yesterday we used 8 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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