I am a sucker for a good workbox and am so lucky to have an amazing mom who is a special educator as well…. many times I will send her an idea- and next time I see her she has it made for me! She’s great!
Check out some of the workboxes I use in the classroom:
Popsicle Stick Color Sort
This a favorite for my kiddos and really works on fine motor skills as well at color sorting, matching and “put in”.
– separate the canister (this is a large swiss miss canister!) into 4 sections by taping cardboard pieces
– draw a large plus sign on top to create four sections
– Laminator colored paper to match popsicle sticks and velcro on ( this way you can do 1, 2, 3, OR 4 colors at one time).
– cover outside of container for less distractions
This a favorite for my kiddos and really works on fine motor skills as well at color sorting, matching and “put in”.
– separate the canister (this is a large swiss miss canister!) into 4 sections by taping cardboard pieces
– draw a large plus sign on top to create four sections
– Laminator colored paper to match popsicle sticks and velcro on ( this way you can do 1, 2, 3, OR 4 colors at one time).
– cover outside of container for less distractions
Poker Chip Sort
This is an easy to make sorting activity. I got the poker chips at a dollar store. This box works on sorting, colors, put in, and fine motor!
– cover a shoe box for less distractions
– divide the box into 3 sections using cardboard
– cut 3 slits in the cover using an exacto knife. Tape the box and slits for a smoother fit.
– velcro poker pieces onto top… once again this way you can mix it up- use 1,2, or 3 colors!
This is an easy to make sorting activity. I got the poker chips at a dollar store. This box works on sorting, colors, put in, and fine motor!
– cover a shoe box for less distractions
– divide the box into 3 sections using cardboard
– cut 3 slits in the cover using an exacto knife. Tape the box and slits for a smoother fit.
– velcro poker pieces onto top… once again this way you can mix it up- use 1,2, or 3 colors!
The most important thing about workboxes is to leave room to change and adapt them for each student. All the students in my classroom use these boxes for different reasons, goals, and at different skill levels. The velcro piece allow the box to be changed so the student does not memorize a specific order! ( This is very important for students with Autism- they catch on quick!)
That’s all for now!
Miss Alyssa
Miss Alyssa