Homework Helpers

When we first began creating homework folders 15 years ago, we just thought we were putting a cute lil’ folder together to keep their crap all in one place pump our students up about their nightly studies. Little did we know, they would turn into a wonderful, motivating resource not only for our little friends, but also for their families too.

We pulled these out to prep the other day and decided Nooooo, not gonna cut it. First, it didn't have any of our new Just So Scrappy 2 clipart we purchased. Also, we are on a roll with this ocean, blue, green, white theme, so it had to match...And, it all sorta snowballed from there.

Here's our first 3 with many more to come...
We're kinda addicted in love!

Here's the one we made for our own class. 
Goes with this year's theme.

Under the Sea Homework Folder

 

There's just something about school supplies and red and blue. 

Just makes us feel smart. 

School is Cool Homework Folder  

The rebels in us needed to rock this one out. 

Rock the Class!!! Homework Folder

We have learned that many families are very willing to help their children with their homework, but are often uncertain as to how to help. 

Our Homework Helpers give students and parents a handy folder to guide them through their first years of homework. By providing parents and students with resources at their fingertips that cover many of the foundational Common Core Standards, we can provide families with multiple learning opportunities and reinforcement activities at home. Amazing what a little folder can do! 

We teach our students and families how to utilize the folder. We discuss it at our parent nights, during parent conferences, and use it in class to teach the students how to best use this first “reference “tool. 

The printables are intended to be adhered to a 2-pocket folder (not included). We often find these (in lots of colors) at office stores on super sale before school begins in August.  We print, glue and laminate the folders over the summer, before school begins.

The first 3 are in our TpT store now. Head on over and take a look. :)

We've still got loads of clipart...got any ideas for a theme? Leave us some bloggy love and we'll see what we can do...