Dear Friends,
Everyone is talking about school this week. Mommy friends. Facebook acquaintances. Neighbors. The kind lady who checks me out at the grocery store. So, I caved to peer pressure and joined the club today.
Although Lacey started T-K last week, I have still been tweaking our school zone. Namely, where we wrangle all of the STUFF that school brings.
Our “school” bulletin board will house schedules & calendars as they come. Right now we don’t have much school-related stuff to post. Kiddie backpacks, lunchboxes, & coats will hang on the rack below.
I finally created a spot for art. Right next to the laundry room was a blank space that fit the bill.
I used two cork rails – one for each kid. We will rotate art frequently.
I made the “gallery” canvas as a quickie afternoon project. I used painter’s tape, random craft paint, and letter stencils from Michael’s, all of which I had on hand. The red & white diagonal stripe is washi tape. I got it from Target in the office supplies aisle. It is my first time using it. I must say I’m a paper tape fan now. It helped mask my sloppy painting mistakes!
Conveniently located by the garage door, are our “S” chairs. Shoes and snack. Shoes go on & off in that spot. And snacks are eaten there in the afternoon so that I can chat with the kids while I look through the folder from the teacher, etc. It is also a great way to keep them in one spot while we check the chore chart and hang backpacks. Otherwise it can be hard to get them back.
I do have a basket in the kitchen where papers go BUT I learned last year that the best approach is same day service. If a paper comes in that needs attention, my goal is to have it go right back out so as not to create a paper avalanche.
This is what works for us with two preschool- aged kids. I’m trying to be on the ball this year because with Lacey going longer I have to be efficient in order to get Reid settled for a nap before we miss that all-important window!
We have had a week to troubleshoot and I must say we have gotten a good little routine going!
Do you have any specific school routines? A great spot for artwork or school papers? Do tell.
*Linking up this week with Amanda from Serenity Now and Kristi from Creative Kristi.
I like the idea of chairs to wrangle the kids in. I had 4 daughters rushing through the door, tossing bookbags and coats everywhere. Having a place for them to wind down for just a few minutes is genius.