Picture this; 6 kids all sprawled round a kitchen bench top or the dinning table, writing, asking for help, while the 4 yr old tugs on the skirt, one is reciting their times tables, another reading aloud, one asking for food, another crying because he or she can’t do their maths or spelling words…… THIS IS normal!
With the new school year just starting back, the homework area was set up the same way as last year.
Homework area ~ 2012
First day back at school ~ 2013
However, after using the above system for one day; it was changed to this below.
The old containers for the pencils and pens have been re-used again; Two HERSHEY’S COCOA containers (purchased from my Costco shopping).
The pencil sharpener also lasted a year (purchased from Office Works) and now has its place on the shelves too.
The other side of the screen holds chore charts, information and a new SCHOOL ROUTINE ORGANISER, see here!
http://www.mouthsofmums.com.au/dealing-with-homework-tips-from-a-real-mum/
Amen to your second paragraph – that explains my household perfectly! Teachers wonder why sometimes homework doesn’t get done, or it’s not as good it should be! Try having a Year 10, Year 8, Year 5, Year 3, Kindergarten levels all sitting at the table and a loose 4 yo floating around. I need to sort out something for my family – it won’t be as good as yours, I don’t have the space or the extra table, but something is going to change before next term! Thanks for understanding anyway!!
You are most welcome Rosie 🙂