fourcatmom Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I have been working hard at organizing for next year. I have part 1 complete. I am using pocket folders for each child and listing their daily assignments that way. Pictures and explanation here Just wanted to share! :001_smile: Share how you organize! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeofakind Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thanks for sharing- I'm working on something too! I like the new look of your blog too!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thanks for sharing- I'm working on something too! I like the new look of your blog too!:) Thanks! I was so stressed the weekend I did that (blog). I don't know if I "really" like it but I couldn't make work wanted I wanted, so I settled for this. I appreciate the comment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma aimee Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 glad you shared we'll be moving / traveling a lot of Aug to April and i am looking for a more portable system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I tried a form of boxing things, but it didn't work for me. This year I'm using this. Each child gets an expanding file that has 12 pockets. I fill 10 with 2 weeks of anticipated work and put the remaining pages in the back few pockets. If something doesn't get done, I just advance it to the next day's pocket (which has already happened a lot). If I try to keep the worksheet pages I want to do together until the day we use them, I lose them. If I print a whole workbook, I lose it or change my mind and have lots of wasted paper and toner. So, I'm hoping that just printing two weeks at a time, distributing the papers to each child's folder and then storing any extras in the same place will help keep me in line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I use the exact same folders for our work as well, but I take it apart to make it more sturdy. I also do it by day instead of subject, but I like the idea of by subject as well. Maybe I could work up a hybrid. hmmm.... Anyway, here's the blog post where I describe our system. BTW, I like the new look of your blog as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) Oh poo. I really wanted to see it. I love seeing all the workbox ideas. But, for some reason my SecureIt is blocking your blog. I've put it in my whitelist but it still blocks it. :confused: Strange because I've been to your blog before. :confused: Edited July 10, 2012 by ~AprilMay~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I use the exact same folders for our work as well, but I take it apart to make it more sturdy. I also do it by day instead of subject, but I like the idea of by subject as well. Maybe I could work up a hybrid. hmmm.... Anyway, here's the blog post where I describe our system. BTW, I like the new look of your blog as well! Well for pete's sake....same thing with your blog! I put it in the whitelist and it still is blocked. What the heck is goin' on?? :banghead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 OK never mind. Both are working now. Whew! And now my head hurts from that head bang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 OK never mind. Both are working now. Whew! And now my head hurts from that head bang. :lol: LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I use the exact same folders for our work as well, but I take it apart to make it more sturdy. I also do it by day instead of subject, but I like the idea of by subject as well. Maybe I could work up a hybrid. hmmm.... Anyway, here's the blog post where I describe our system. BTW, I like the new look of your blog as well! The spines on them are terrible. I was considering taking the spines off and just rebinding them but I didn't want to ruin them either. I like that they are small and handy if we need to take with us. I actually searched high and low for the folders here and finally asked a fellow WTM'er if she would buy them and send them to me. I am so happy that she did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 The spines on them are terrible. I was considering taking the spines off and just rebinding them but I didn't want to ruin them either. I like that they are small and handy if we need to take with us. I actually searched high and low for the folders here and finally asked a fellow WTM'er if she would buy them and send them to me. I am so happy that she did! I just put ours in a 1 inch binder. I didn't want big and bulky either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I just put ours in a 1 inch binder. I didn't want big and bulky either! Well, if you put yours in a binder okay then I should be able to just put new spines on them or put them in a binder? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Well, if you put yours in a binder okay then I should be able to just put new spines on them or put them in a binder? :001_smile: I tell in my blog post how I took them apart. Basically I just took off that comb binding, threw away the front cover (kept the back one), then stuck the pages in a three ring binder. The holes left from the comb binding line up perfectly with the three rings, except the middle ring might need some help to fit which I did with a single hole punch. It took about 10 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I just put ours in a 1 inch binder. I didn't want big and bulky either! I have seen your post about these before. I think you posted on something else that I have been on? Not sure where though. The only reason I didn't do days instead of subjects was I though he folder would be too thick. I also have a dd that gets kind of overwhelmed with things and I though seeing lessons in short versions was better then a long list. I like your books, thanks for sharing! I also haven't used mine yet so not really how sure how they will work? Are you using yours yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I have seen your post about these before. I think you posted on something else that I have been on? Not sure where though. The only reason I didn't do days instead of subjects was I though he folder would be too thick. I also have a dd that gets kind of overwhelmed with things and I though seeing lessons in short versions was better then a long list. I like your books, thanks for sharing! I also haven't used mine yet so not really how sure how they will work? Are you using yours yet? We've been using ours all this year for 2nd grade and Pre-K. I :001_wub: them and the system we have in place. I've tried every workbox method under the sun it feels like and this has been the easiest, most economical, and the best space saver of them all! They have held up very well, but I knew if I kept them in the comb-binding they would not have (crushed binding, the pockets coming loose, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrightmom Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I have been working hard at organizing for next year. I have part 1 complete. I am using pocket folders for each child and listing their daily assignments that way. Pictures and explanation here Just wanted to share! :001_smile: Share how you organize! What pocket folders did you buy? I like that system a lot. I need streamlined and portable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrightmom Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I tell in my blog post how I took them apart. Basically I just took off that comb binding, threw away the front cover (kept the back one), then stuck the pages in a three ring binder. The holes left from the comb binding line up perfectly with the three rings, except the middle ring might need some help to fit which I did with a single hole punch. It took about 10 minutes. I like this idea and of course I'd put it in a Better Binder. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I like this idea and of course I'd put it in a Better Binder. :001_smile: I'd never heard of Better Binders until the thread. That's what I'm moving ours too this Friday when I drive to Staples. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrightmom Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I'd never heard of Better Binders until the thread. That's what I'm moving ours too this Friday when I drive to Staples. :001_smile: I am going tomorrow while the big kids are at VBS. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 What pocket folders did you buy? I like that system a lot. I need streamlined and portable. They were at Wal-Mart. It's an 8 pocket folder. I actually got mine from someone on here since I couldn't find any locally. I wanted them and I knew I would use them. I was lucky she agreed! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyfulmomSDG Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hi! I love this pocket thing!! I used ours for our geography study to separate out each day's activities for the week. I found mine last year at Walmart too. But, I noticed that they were gone shortly after the "school supply season" ended. $4.99 if I remember correctly. You have inspired me to change it up for my 3rd grader's daily work. I am really trying to get him to be a little more independent although we still have a lot of teacher-intensive subjects at his age. He will love being able to go see most of what is needed & get it done on his time. Thanks for the idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hi! I love this pocket thing!! I used ours for our geography study to separate out each day's activities for the week. I found mine last year at Walmart too. But, I noticed that they were gone shortly after the "school supply season" ended. $4.99 if I remember correctly. You have inspired me to change it up for my 3rd grader's daily work. I am really trying to get him to be a little more independent although we still have a lot of teacher-intensive subjects at his age. He will love being able to go see most of what is needed & get it done on his time. Thanks for the idea! I think there are so many ways to use these! They are handy. I could not find mine, that's why I asked someone to buy them for me but I will be looking now that school supplies are out. I really love the pockets too! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrightmom Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 They were at Wal-Mart. It's an 8 pocket folder. I actually got mine from someone on here since I couldn't find any locally. I wanted them and I knew I would use them. I was lucky she agreed! :001_smile: Thanks for sharing. We have a Wal Mart in town :001_smile:. What a sweet forum friend to send you pocket folders! I just LOVE this forum. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thanks for sharing. We have a Wal Mart in town :001_smile:. What a sweet forum friend to send you pocket folders! I just LOVE this forum. :001_smile: She was awesome! I agree, it's nice to be able to help each other out. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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