tjarnold Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hi, all, I'm very new to the whole idea of Workboxes, but have ordered the book and done a lot of looking at web pages in the last couple of days. I think this could be an excellent system for my kids, but am trying to decide between multi-drawer carts (like Merry does so beautifully!) and hanging file folders in totes (which would require little investment since I already own them). Can anyone comment about what the pros and cons would be re. hanging folders instead of drawers (besides the obvious cost issue)? My kids: 11yo 6th grade boy (a perfectionist overachiever who is distractible during math time), a 10yo 5th grade girl (fashionista who loves writing her name over and over), and an almost 4yo (craft lover and tantrum thrower). We hit a lot of subjects in a day, so I'm a little concerned about whether everything would fit in either system -- making sure to include something fun now and then. Your thoughts? Tiffany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MerryAtHope Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 If you already own totes and hanging folders, I'd start with that kind of system and see how it works for you. If it doesn't work out, you could always switch to drawers or something else later--and you might learn along the way what does and doesn't work and what you want out of the system. I know lots of people have done the hanging folders system. That's what I'd do anyway! Merry :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjarnold Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks, Merry! I've started setting up the hanging folder boxes for my big kids, and I'm playing with the idea of a multi-drawer cart for my little one. Hmmm... Tiffany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 :lurk5: I"m listening in because I am right now considering hanging folders, also. I came on here to see if I could find anything about workboxes that would help me. Can you give more specifics after you have them set up? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I googled because I KNOW I've seen pics before! Here are some blogs that had hanging folder workboxes: http://rubyslippersschool.blogspot.com/2009/03/work-boxes.html http://rockingbfarm.blogspot.com/2009/06/tog-and-workboxes-emmas-lg.html Merry :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjarnold Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 I googled because I KNOW I've seen pics before! Here are some blogs that had hanging folder workboxes: http://rubyslippersschool.blogspot.com/2009/03/work-boxes.html http://rockingbfarm.blogspot.com/2009/06/tog-and-workboxes-emmas-lg.html Merry :-) You are always so helpful, Merry! Thanks so much for finding the photos for us. Tiffany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Tiffany, We also did hanging folders. http://truevineherbs.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/okay-i-get-an-f-for-workboxes/ Pictures are there. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemykids Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I googled because I KNOW I've seen pics before! Here are some blogs that had hanging folder workboxes: http://rubyslippersschool.blogspot.com/2009/03/work-boxes.html http://rockingbfarm.blogspot.com/2009/06/tog-and-workboxes-emmas-lg.html Merry :-) You are always so helpful, Merry! Thanks so much for finding the photos for us. Tiffany Yes, thank you so much Merry! I love this system, consolidation is the key. These can easily be picked up and put away when company comes over, a big plus in my book. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFClassicalAcademy Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Kelly inspired me (True Life on the Vine) and I did my own version of this as well. You can check it out here: http://hfclassicalacademy.blogspot.com/2009/07/student-planner.html Liz in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFClassicalAcademy Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Tiffany, We also did hanging folders. http://truevineherbs.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/okay-i-get-an-f-for-workboxes/ Pictures are there. :) Forgot to add...thanks Kelly!! I just posted my own pictures today!!:D Liz in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Ooohhh, nice leather boxes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Tiffany, We also did hanging folders. http://truevineherbs.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/okay-i-get-an-f-for-workboxes/ Pictures are there. :) A for folders! How's your chrysalis? I never would have thought the sides of the container could hurt the butterfly's wings! Is the container in a box or something & too near the sides? Merry :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjarnold Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Liz and Kelly, your photos look awesome. Thanks so much for sharing. Liz, I just subscribed to your blog. I loved "A Good List for Catholics" -- it's good to be reminded of these things. Tiffany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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