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Dollar Tree Portable Homework Station DIY

July 26 By //  by Simple Made Pretty Editor

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Dollar Tree Homework Station DIY

 

 

I love using Dollar Store products for home organization, crafts, DIY decor, and creating inexpensive gift baskets. I decided it was time to create a homework station for both our kids since they both will have homework in the approaching months. I came up with this Dollar Tree Portable Homework Station DIY since we don’t have a dedicated homework space in our home (and I’m not a fan of clutter). I wanted to make a portable homework station for our kids to use. Dollar Tree was the perfect source for inspiration to create this simple homework station. Get ready for a clutter-free school year with this back-to-school DIY and my free printable chalkboard labels!

 

 

Get ready for a clutter-free school year with this simple Dollar Store portable homework station and our free printable label! Back to school, homework station, back to school DIY, back to school ideas

 

 

Why Create a Portable Homework Station?

 

I created this portable homework station so my kids could take their school supplies anywhere to do their homework. They can take this Dollar Tree caddy with their school supplies on road trips, to the park, to their grandparent’s house, and more!

 

Should you do homework in your room?

 

I suggest doing your homework where you feel most comfortable. You should have a quiet place where you can concentrate. With this Dollar Tree DIY Homework Caddy, you can do your homework anywhere! Try a few areas in your home so you an decide what works best for you!

 

Is it good for kids to have a desk in their room?

 

Both of my kids have a desk in their bedroom because we don’t have the space to put their desks anywhere else in the house.

 

Where can I sit down and do homework?

 

My kids will do their homework at the kitchen counter, the kitchen table, at the desk in their bedroom, while watching TV in a comfy chair, and at the library.

 

 

How to Make a Portable Homework Station

 

 

This portable homework station is a shower caddy that I spray painted silver, added a pretty chalkboard label along with some plastic cups (also from the Dollar Store!) to keep everything tidy.  Simple right?  You can easily make this and get organized before school starts!

 

 

Get ready for a clutter-free school year with this simple Dollar Store portable homework station and our free printable label! Back to school, homework station, back to school DIY, back to school ideas

DIY Dollar Tree Portable Homework Station

Supplies:

  • Shower Caddy
  • Spray Paint (optional)
  • Twine/Ribbon/String to attach the label
  • Plastic Tumblers (also from Dollar Tree)
  • Homework Supplies (crayons, pencils, glue, scissors, etc)
  • Free Printable “Homework”  & “Belongs To” label (get it below)

Directions:

  1. Spray paint the shower caddy if desired. The green caddy and white cups that I picked up are also fun colors, I just wanted a neutral 🙂
  2. Get ready for a clutter-free school year with this simple Dollar Store portable homework station and our free printable label! Back to school, homework station, back to school DIY, back to school ideasPrint, cut, and attach the label to the caddy.
  3. Add cups and homework supplies and the kids can get to work. Woohoo!

Get ready for a clutter-free school year with this simple Dollar Store portable homework station and our free printable label! Back to school, homework station, back to school DIY, back to school ideas

 

 

 

 

 

This Dollar Store portable homework caddy will be a lifesaver once school starts. I love that this one has a handle so we can hang it as well! Head to the dollar store and make one now so your kids can complete their homework like a rock star!

 

 

Get ready for a clutter-free school year with this simple Dollar Store portable homework station and our free printable label! Back to school, homework station, back to school DIY, back to school ideas

 

 

 

What does your homework station look like?

 

 

 

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Get ready for a clutter-free school year with this simple Dollar Store portable homework station and our free printable label! Back to school, homework station, back to school DIY, back to school ideas

DIY Dollar Tree Homework Station

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Author: Melanie | Simple Made Pretty

Supplies

  • Shower Caddy
  • Spray Paint (optional)
  • Twine/Ribbon/String to attach the label
  • Plastic Tumblers (also from Dollar Tree)
  • Homework Supplies (crayons, pencils, glue, scissors, etc)Free Printable "Homework"  & "Belongs To" label (get it below)

Instructions

  • Spray paint the shower caddy if desired.
  • The green caddy and white cups that I picked up are also fun colors, I just wanted a neutral 🙂
  • Print, cut, and attach the label to the caddy. Add cups and homework supplies and the kids can get to work. Woohoo!
Did you make this project?Mention @simplemadepretty or tag #simplemadepretty!

 

 

 

 

 

Grab the Free Printable Homework Station Labels!

 

 

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