Using Page Protectors to Reuse Workbooks

Let it be known that I am cheap and looking for a bargain.

This idea has been floating around with homeschool moms for years, but it is one that bears repeating in case you haven’t caught it yet.

Page protectors are a lovely asset to homeschooling and being able to reuse workbooks.
 
Recently we started using Language Smarts C from Critical Thinking and although you can copy the workbook, it is in full color. It would probably be cheaper for me to buy another workbook rather than photocopy each page.

The solution? I had the binding cut off the book {around $3 at Staples}, hole punched the pages and now have it nicely stored in a 3 ring binder.

When one of the girls needs to complete one of the pages, I can pull the pages out of the binder and slide them into a page protector.

They use Vis-à-vis markers or dry erase markers to complete the worksheet, I check it, and then they can wipe the sheet clean. The worksheet then is put back in the binder to use later {and yes, I did help McKenna correct the good/well mistake below…}.

The Vis-à-vis markers wipe off easily with a damp cloth and the dry erase markers wipe off easily with a child’s finger, so you can choose which one would work best for your family.

Just wanted to share a little something that has been a big help in our homeschool time!