schoolwork table divider

                               

Our table divider has been a huge improvement to our school time, especially in math.  I was inspired by this cozy homework corner.  Ours is made from a piece of black foam core in a tri-fold so two students can sit opposite each other. 

His side:

Her side:

Besides displaying multiplication tables, fraction charts and other references for schoolwork, the board holds supplies well.  Re-covered crayon and ink cartridge boxes hold pencils and a calculator.  An old marker package houses an abacus.  (We use RightStart Math and highly recommend it!)  Some boxes are still held with binder clips as I'm testing out the use of foam tape. So far so good.

Upcoming worksheets are below the abacus in a holder made from folder pockets- cut down and one turned upside-down.



Not so much fussing across the table, or getting discouraged when the other knows the answer first. Like fences make better neighbors, school work dividers make better students!

our art room

Here is the room that keeps me busy! Doing Art with K-6 kids, also homeschoolers, once a week is so rewarding. This is year two, and I'm still amazed at how full-time teachers do it!

I learned so much about kids last year, even though I have 3 of my own. Especially:
kids are so great
they expect you to remember everything they tell you
seating charts are great
organization is key!
I was so happy to get this paint palette up above our bulletin board this year; I was inspired by one in a Pottery Barn catalog, but made it cheaply with cardboard, paper plates and paint. Inside the palette are the words "Red, Yellow, Blue: I Hear You". (Not my idea, but this art teacher's, and it works to get attention beautifully!)

The table organizers were my idea, and have been so helpful. Scott helped to make them. Tools are kept in order by the student (not me!) since each seat is designated a color and side to the organizer. I can now tell whose pencil is on the floor! It's the little things...