So last time I wrote, I said that I would share my homework kit. I was having such a hard time getting my son to do homework a few years ago. He would cry, I would cry. Maybe even more than him. I just didn't know what to do. When I don't know what to do I read and educate myself. I found this great book called Homework Without Tears by Lee Canter. When I read the book the first thing I did was make a homework kit for my son. I put everything into a basket so we wouldn't have to go searching for anything! Which can cause frustration and distraction. Here are the lists for the homework kits.

Grades K-3
Crayons
Pencils
Markers
Pencil sharpener
Erasers
Glue or paste
Tape
Writing paper
Hole punch
Stapler
Scissors
Children's dictionary
Paper clips
Assignment book (3rd grade)


Grade 4-6
Pencils
Pens
Colored pencils
Crayons
Markers
Pencil sharpener
Erasers
Glue or paste
Tape
Writing paper
Construction paper
Hole punch
Stapler
Scissors
Paper clips
White out
Assignment book
Folders for reports
Index cards
Intermediate dictionary
Atlas
Thesaurus
Almanac
Rubber bands

Of course, add or take out whatever you may or many not need. Keep it next to the area where your child does homework. If you love this idea check out the book! It has other ideas for rewards and the 7 most common homework problems with step by step solutions.