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While you’re picking up all the school supplies your kiddos need for the school year, pick up a couple extra boxes of pencils and markers and make a little homework caddy. I’ve found that keeping homework supplies in a caddy makes homework time a little easier to start and finish. My kids come home from school, have a snack, and start in on the homework. We try to get everything done right away while we’re already at the kitchen table and having a tote-able homework caddy helps us stay organized and efficient. This year I tweaked the caddy and system and thought you might want to see what I put together.
I started with two of my favorite organizing products – a cutlery caddy (from Target, in the seasonal outside entertaining section) and Ball canning jars. I love having the jars in the caddy because a jar can be removed and brought somewhere else for a project and it just plain looks cute.
Then I just loaded it up with the supplies that my kids seem to use on a nightly basis for homework and crafting – markers, pencils, erasers, glue, Post-Its, and scissors.
Deon Wilson Says...
I would love to purchase the tote you have for organizing school supplies for school. Where can I get one?
Becky Says...
Post authorIt’s from Target – seasonal entertaining section.
Jamie Says...
this looks like it! Love this idea. Very tidy looking! 😉
https://www.target.com/p/steel-condiment-caddy-white/-/A-53089381
Tasha Says...
Love this!
I have a caddy similar to yours.
What size jars did you use?
Thanks for sharing this idea!!!!!!
Becky Says...
Post authorTHanks Tasha! They’re the vintage style Ball jars from Target.
Pij Says...
They look like pint size to me.
Bailey Says...
Are your jars from target too? Love this!
Becky Says...
Post authorYes, they’re the vintage Ball jars 🙂
Kimberly Says...
How long ago did you get the caddy? I tried to find it recently, but no luck.
Would love to have one for my cleaning supplies!
Becky Says...
Love this. I have supplies in pencil boxes and some in clear glass jars and ball jars. This seems way more streamlined and simple. Thanks!!!!!
Faye Says...
Turn the markers cap/tip down and you will get more use for your money.
LoveApple Says...
I think these are not Simple Homework Caddy, they are really awesome Homework Caddy
Very beautiful
Andrea Ewer Says...
This is a fabulous idea! My son is only 15 months old but I already want to make a homework caddy! I am a Grade 2 teacher, if you have any ideas for back-to-school organizing for teachers please share!
Elizabeth Says...
Make a similar caddy for table or group to share supplies. Customize as needed. Ready to go in an instant!
Sanam Says...
Hello! Did you get that caddy recently from target? I’ve been looking for a couple years and can’t find them 🙁
Becky Says...
Post authorThey were just there a few weeks ago 🙂
Christine Says...
There weren’t any at our Target tonight and the sales person helping me didn’t even know what I was talking about. The closest things I found were in the dollar spot and in the shower area, but they weren’t nearly as big. The shower one is really nice, but only fits three jars. 🙁
Sherrie A. Halpain Says...
Is this the pint size mason jar?
Becky Says...
Post authorYes, the reproduction vintage jars 🙂
Tessa Says...
On the bottom right are what looks like crayons but they aren’t crayons are they? Are they pens?
Becky Says...
Post authorHi Tessa! They’re Crayola’s Twistable Colored Pencils – my kids love them – no sharpening!
Elizabeth Says...
And lots less breaking! My high schoolers love them too!
Sheena Tatum Says...
Oh, I LOVE this so much! We kept our supplies in buckets, but this idea is a more organized and condensed solution.
Linda Mauws Says...
Thank you for posting it and absolute love the idea. But I can’t find this caddy at any of my Target’s in southeastern WA. I remember seeing it the beginning of the summer but can’t find it now. I have look Target online and wasn’t able to find it. I really want to do this. School starts on Tuesday. Any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
Becky Says...
Post authorTarget has them at different times during the year – keep looking 🙂 or use a different caddy – I’ve seen cute ones in the shower/bath section.
Kendra Says...
This looks like it is a similar caddy but in a different color! 🙂
http://www.target.com/p/artland-galvanized-oasis-carry-all/-/A-17126785
Hope Parido Says...
You’d most likely have to look for them between May and July when the outdoor entertaining stuff is out as it generally disappears in favor of the dorm room things at the end of July.
Summer Says...
This is a great idea!!! I’m just a kid, but I know I need this to stay organized, my sister too!! 🙂
-The Youth Prespective
Leialoha Says...
Dollar Tree sells the caddy for a dollar. I’m not sure if it’s the same size as the ones in the pictures, but it could work and they have many different colors also! Dollar Tree may even have the ball jars also!
Roberta Says...
A great homework caddy to organize homework supplies. I am going to share this on Pinterest.
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Jennifer Says...
I love this idea! I put it together to corral all of our homeschool supplies.
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