School Organization :: Chalkboard Homework Caddy

I don’t know about you but I don’t love homework time with my twins.  They’re both great students but doing homework after a long day at school can sometimes be like pulling teeth.  It’s even worse when the kids are wasting time looking for supplies so I decided to tackle some school organization and put everything together in a chalkboard homework caddy that can be pulled out during homework time.

I gathered up small mason jars to hold everything within the homework caddy, along with supplies that the kids use almost every day {pencil crayons, pencils, notebook paper, glue sticks, crayons, and a pencil sharpener}.

I recycled a chalkboard caddy that I had from another project but you could use any type of container or planter and give it a coat or two of chalkboard paint.

I added encouraging words to each side …

… and plan to change the words out with holidays or different things going on at school.  It will even work as a spot for reminders for the kids.

Once I added the school supplies to the mason jars …

… I set it all in the chalkboard homework caddy and we now have a simple way to make school organization a bit simpler.  The box can be pulled out of the cupboard at homework time and everything the kids need will be within arm’s reach.  And can I hope that actually doing will also be simple? {smile}

For more school ideas, be sure to check out this simple tutorial for DIY personalized pencils …

… an embellished pencil box with a free printable to help kids stay organized …

… and stitched journal cards to use in scrapbooks or project life!