
Now that we’ve made it through the first week of school, we can breathe a sigh of relief. But that relief—for most kidlets—will be short lived. Next week it’s back to school business as usual (and it may have already happened)…with homework. Assignments. Permission forms. Worksheets. Projects. In short: lots and lots of papers.
Set your kids (and yourself) up for success with an organized area where they can focus on their assignments, put permission forms, keep notes to and from school and keep all the things they need to do their homework.
Start with a dedicated space where your kids can sit comfortably and get cracking. Then add some fun and functional accessories to help make the workspace appealing.
We found 10 neat desk accessories that will get kids excited about having their own workspace, and with any luck, cut down on the nagging you do to get homework underway.
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- <h1>Poppin Pens</h1><br/> <br />
<p>Homework will be way more tolerable with this set of a dozen stylish pens (in practically any colour they choose) that’ll last the whole school year. Divvy them up and send a few to school.</p><br/><br />
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<i><p>Price: $14, available at: <a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/paper/poppin-signature-ballpoint-pens-set/846680003470-item.html" target="_blank">Chapters-Indigo</a></i>
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- <h1>Bedford Lazy Susan</h1><br/> <br />
<p>Keep small supplies, like pens, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, and paper clips handy and organized. The plastic dividers let you see what’s inside, and it rotates for easy access to the contents. </p><br/><br />
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<i><p>Price: $70, available at: <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/bedford-wood-desk-accessories-lazy-susan/" target="_blank">Pottery Barn</a></i>.
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- <h1>Glass Dry Erase Board, 3' x 2'</h1><br/> <br />
<p>To save paper, have your kids work out math problems on this board. Or use it for this week's spelling words or verb conjugation. Or hang artwork on it...or shopping lists...or just about anything. </p><br/><br />
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<i><p>Price: $94, available at: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00J4E9OMS/ref=twister_B00JTX7G6A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1<br />
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- <h1>Interlocking Horizontal Tilt Bin</h1><br/> <br />
<p>This storage system has clear, removable, tilting bins that keep supplies visible and at hand. The unique interlocking design lets you mix and match bin sizes to create customized system. includes mounting hardware and labels.</p><br/><br />
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<i><p>Price: $29.50 per bin, available at: <a href="https://www.grandandtoy.com/en/product/DEF20904OP_Deflect-o_Interlocking_Horizontal_Tilt_Bin.aspx" target="_blank">Well.ca.</a></i>
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- <h1>Homework Supply Cart</h1><br/> <br />
<p>We love this great Ikea hack we've seen all over Pinterest. Take a kitchen cart and kit it out with everything the littles need to do homework. If your kids do their homework at the kitchen table, just wheel it away when it's time to eat. If they are lucky enough to have a proper homework desk, this cart keeps everything off the work surface.</p><br/><br />
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<i><p>Price: $35, available at: <a href= "http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/50331762/" target="_blank">IKEA.</a></i>
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- <h1>Console Table as a Desk</h1><br/> <br />
<p>Short on Space? Create a homework station in the front hall or near the kitchen with a narrow console table.</p><br/><br />
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<i><p>Price: $250, available at: <a href ="https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.holden-console-table.1000708476.html" target="_blank">Home Depot.</a></i>
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- <h1>Framed Corkboard</h1><br/> <br />
<p>Position one of these above the homework desk where kids can tack important reminders ("Science project due Friday!"), study notes and goals.</p><br/><br />
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<i><p>Price: $32, available at: <a href="http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/quartet-quartet-environmentally-friendly-23-x-17-cork-bulletin-board-qrt03938-qrt03938/10323372.aspx?path=60d05738fe0794a586d0503eebcd45d7en02" target="_blank">Best Buy</a></i>
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- <h1>Kvarnvik Box with Lid</h1><br/> <br />
<p>The kids can use this handy box to store supplies and keep things neat and tidy.</p><br/><br />
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<i><p>Price: $10, available at: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/10256665/" target="_blank">IKEA</a></i>
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- <h1>All-in-One</h1><br/> <br />
<p>It’s a chair, it’s a stool, it’s a bench, it’s storage! It’s all of the above (and you can even paint it to match your decor...or let your little paint it to match their fancy).</p><br/><br />
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<i><p>Price: $50, available at: <a href ="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/70241459/#/70241459" target="_blank">IKEA.</a></i>
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- <h1>Logiix Blue Piston Wireless Speaker</h1><br/> <br />
<p>Some kids work better with a little background music. This little speaker won’t take up much room on the desk and comes in seven cool colours to match any décor.</p><br/><br />
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<i><p>Price: $40, available at: <a href="http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/logiix-logiix-blue-piston-wireless-speaker-lgx-10611-lime-lgx-10611/10266594.aspx?path=e71ba1a18b2a3e218b5657b38f0e11eden02" target="_blank">Future Shop</a></i>
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- <h1>Loads of Drawers</h1><br/> <br />
<p>A drawer for every subject or one for every day...or every member of the family. It's perfectly-sized for school papers. And check out <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=helmer%20hack&term_meta%5B%5D=helmer%7Ctyped&term_meta%5B%5D=hack%7Ctyped" target=_blank">all the ways you can “hack” it</a> to match your decor or make it totally fit your wee one’s individual style.</p><br/><br />
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<i><p>Price: $45, available at: <a href ="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/60296126/#/60296126" target="_blank">IKEA.</a></i>
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- <h1>Greencycle 1 PK Dual Plug Wall Socket Outlet</h1><br/> <br />
<p>Forget those big, bulky power bars. This dual plug wall socket comes handily equipped with 2 USB charging ports. </p><br/><br />
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<i><p>Price: $24, available at: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Greencycle-Socket-Outlet-Adapter-Charger/dp/B00UV4ONQW" target="_blank">Amazon</a></i>
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- <h1>Keep them Organized On-the-Go</h1><br />
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<p>Here's a way to keep them organized when they're on the go. Just get a bunch of braided elastic headbands and stretch them over the front cover of a binder. Tuck supplies under the bands to keep them attached to the binder. Either keep this near the table where your child does homework or send them to school with this customized binder.</p><br />
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<i><p>Price: $1-$2, binders, supplies and hairbands all available at <a href =http://www.canadianfamily.ca/gear/8-school-supplies-you-should-buy-at-the-dollar-store/" target=_blank">The Dollar Store</a></p></i>
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- <h1>TIVED LED Work Lamp</h1><br/> <br />
<p>It’s thin, inconspicuous and has an adjustable arm so kids can direct light as needed while they complete their reading, writing or arithmetic.</p><br/><br />
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<i><p>Price: $30, available at: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/70180955/" target="_blank">IKEA</a></i>
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- <h1>The Whole Shebang</h1><br/> <br />
<p>Go big or go home (at home) with this all-in-one loft bed and mini desk set. With loads of storage and a built-in desk your little will feel pretty special with their own "office". </p><br/><br />
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<i><p>Price: $649, available at: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/S49023533/" target="_blank">IKEA</a></i>
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- <h1>Make Sure Homework Gets Home</h1><br />
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<p>Get an over-sized zippered pencil case or a document folder to keep in your child’s school bag. Label it ‘post office’ (<i>‘bureau de poste’</i> en Français) and let your child know that he needs to make sure that mail is delivered—intact!—between home and school whenever there is any. </p><br />
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<i><p>Price: , folder and labels available at <a href =http://www.canadianfamily.ca/gear/8-school-supplies-you-should-buy-at-the-dollar-store/" target=_blank">The Dollar Store</a></p></i><br />
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- <p><h1>Need more help with school? Check out these articles:</h1></p><br />
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<center><p><a href="http://www.canadianfamily.ca/gear/back-to-school-life-hacks/">31 Back to School Hacks</a></p><br />
<p><a href="http://www.canadianfamily.ca/kids/10-insider-back-to-school-tips/">9 Tips for Back to School Success</a></p><br />
<p><a href="http://www.canadianfamily.ca/gear/tech-for-back-to-school/">The Best Tech for School</a></p><br />
<p><a href="http://www.canadianfamily.ca/parents/organizing/glad-sponsored-11-tips/">11 Ways to Get Organized for School</a></p></center>
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