tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030183244526229233.post8142740981381397313..comments2023-10-23T16:18:29.465-04:00Comments on Ginger snap shots: New year, new schedule, Ms. Priss' new postGingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910017620708515641noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030183244526229233.post-1281298853983511072011-05-03T21:19:30.144-04:002011-05-03T21:19:30.144-04:00I'm so glad to see this post. Workboxes are he...I'm so glad to see this post. Workboxes are helping us, but they also don't fit Mason ideals. I've been hoping we will outgrow it in a year but I'm still transitioning my DD from a public schooler mindset. We are especially working on the habit of completing work. Now I have a vision for the next step after workboxes plus your tweaks on the scheduling for our current situation. This one day at a time thing is for the birds. I like the idea of mapping out the week. Thanks so much.Tabitha Teeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08567534783916246676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030183244526229233.post-86040836039740496482011-01-15T21:52:07.809-05:002011-01-15T21:52:07.809-05:00So funny! A homeschooling friend is setting up he...So funny! A homeschooling friend is setting up her workboxes, and I'd never heard the term. I came across your original post about them, then clicked to see your latest entry and what should it be but about NOT using the workbox system.<br /><br />Thanks for posting an update AND being honest about how it works for you. I really appreciate it!!!SuzyQSparkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006823253226263605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030183244526229233.post-423699406214546782011-01-14T06:50:45.824-05:002011-01-14T06:50:45.824-05:00that's pretty much how we're using ours {t...that's pretty much how we're using ours {that's why I made activity cards instead}. I just have our 'workfolders' that hold all of the worksheets for the week in one place: science, language, spelling, math, etc... the core subjects. :) It takes so much of the pressure off to always fill and provide something FUN. :) <br /><br />Not that we don't have fun. :)Jolanthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00887081852111099540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030183244526229233.post-81368344327655594592011-01-14T03:39:13.139-05:002011-01-14T03:39:13.139-05:00Great food for thought:) We do a very simple versi...Great food for thought:) We do a very simple version of workboxes. We don't even use the tags right now. I just put what I want them to do in the bags. Oh, we use bags instead of shoe boxes. The LG storage kind. They all fit nicely in a plastic file tote. And one benefit of these is if we have to take a trip we just pick them up and put them in the car! School in the car! Yay! But, I have been thinking along the same lines for my oldest. I want her to be in more control of her day and what she does. Our "core"subjects are laid out like yours. She knows she has to do the next lesson or the next two pages or whatever. I still liked the idea of the workboxes as a way to add in an extra activity here or there. So your tag system may be just the ticket. I still really like the boxes for my younger two. It is really a great way to begin teaching them how to be independent without having to verbally remind them every day which subject is next. And I think it is a great idea for new homeschoolers who are just not sure where to begin every day or how to get their children started every day.<br />Thanks, Ginger! Like I said,good food for thought. <br />I will be making some posts on our "system" soon. (I use that term loosely:)And some other cool homeschool methods! Would love for you to stop by!<br /><br />http://joyfulcreations2.blogspot.com/Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893374886009526241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030183244526229233.post-73510445659864258662011-01-14T02:19:26.864-05:002011-01-14T02:19:26.864-05:00I'm with you! I ditched mine too for the exac...I'm with you! I ditched mine too for the exact same reasons. I made color drawers out of them (for scrapbook paper). We're using a checklist now but I do like the idea of using just the tags. :)Isabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700560573327016225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030183244526229233.post-79714261214794885212011-01-13T21:39:05.045-05:002011-01-13T21:39:05.045-05:00check off sheet - so smart, I love dry erase marke...check off sheet - so smart, I love dry erase markers! That is an EXCELLENT idea!!!<br /><br />Stef<br />Thanks for linking up to The HSV!Stef https://www.blogger.com/profile/13084985443739233183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030183244526229233.post-11537468345591855962011-01-13T20:07:35.665-05:002011-01-13T20:07:35.665-05:00It is always interesting to see how other people s...It is always interesting to see how other people structure their homeschool. I have used many different systems during my 18 (and counting) years of homeschooling. What it comes down to is, if it works well keep it, if not throw it out. And sometimes a system will work for a season and then you outgrow it. Flexibility keeps me from going nuts! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030183244526229233.post-39083101838019597622011-01-13T19:14:58.766-05:002011-01-13T19:14:58.766-05:00I like the work tag idea! I'm with you on chan...I like the work tag idea! I'm with you on changing what doesn't work and finding something that does...even if it means having to change several times!<br /><br />~JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09753243672020586192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030183244526229233.post-21702579845518780692011-01-13T15:38:55.086-05:002011-01-13T15:38:55.086-05:00Impressive. I love organization and that's a ...Impressive. I love organization and that's a great idea. I don't think work boxes would work for us either, although it is a good idea for some.<br /><br />http://bugs2butterflies.blogspot.comAloha Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742578062908987174noreply@blogger.com