DIY Portable Homework Station Using a Binder

We are busy getting ready for back to school. My oldest starts middle school this year.  There will be quite a few changes, one of which will be homework from multiple teachers.

I would like to make keeping it all organized a little easier on him in the beginning. After a pretty through Pinterest search, I realized that I would need to come up with my own system

We need a portable homework station that doesn’t take up too much space.

In the end, a homework binder seemed like the best idea.

Building a Portable Homework Station Binder

The best part about this system is how flexible it is. I’m starting out with things that we’ll probably need, but I know adding or taking away items will be easy.

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• A 1 1/2″ binder is the perfect size for this project. Small enough to be carried around comfortably and big enough to hold all of the homework goodies!
• A few clear zipper binder pockets. I bought two extras, that way I can add to the homework binder easily if I need to.

• Checklists make it easy to follow a new routine. Use this with reminders of everything that needs to be done while they are at the homework table. We slid ours into a page protectors to make it reusable.

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Include two pocket folders. One that can hold papers that mom needs to go through and one for papers that mom has signed or approved.

One of the pouches holds pencils.

We are using one of the pouches for notes. I made sure to get lots of note taking options. Sticky notes, index cards and Post-it Flags.

The other pouch keeps dry erase markers handy. We will use these for checking off tasks or making notes on the Homework Time Printable.

A ruler was a pretty easy addition.

This is the perfect place to store lined paper.

The best part is this system will be easy to modify as we go!

How does homework go at your house? I would love any tips you can share.