My Book Keeper

Where did I put that book? What happened to my magazine? Make your life easier with nifty storage boxes. Coordinate them with your room’s décor or favorite titles!

1. Every successful student is organized. With these handy, colorful storage boxes, you be both creative AND have your act together.

2. Find a sturdy cardboard box that is large enough to hold your books or magazines. Ask an adult to help you cut the box open with Crayola® Scissors. Cut a curved shape on one side. Use the discarded cardboard to cut a matching shape on the other side.

3. On construction paper, thickly color bold squares or other shapes with Crayola Rainbow Twistables. Explore how the colors change within each square. Try swirls or other designs if you like, watching the rainbow colors change before your eyes! Rub crayon with a paper towel to get a shiny, smooth surface.

4. Cut out your shapes. Attach them to your box with Crayola School Glue like a mosaic. Overlap edges for a unique look. Air-dry the box before you fill it with your stuff. Make Book Keepers with your friends so you’ll all be organized!

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Mermaid Photo Holder

Love-You Wreath

Bus Bank

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Rainbow Twistables® Crayons
• No-Run School Glue
• Pointed Tip Scissors
• Construction Paper

household supplies

• recycled boxes
• paper towels

"After we saw how neat my daughter’s Book Keeper was, my husband and I made our own. We followed her lead!"
Tamara P., mom of 11-year-old.

"These boxes really organized our small storage space. Students save time, too, when they look for their resources."
Leah L., religious school volunteer.

Professional organizer Julie Morgenstern suggests you use S.P.A.C.E. to keep yourself and your stuff organized. S.P.A.C.E. means Sort, Purge, Assign a home, Containerize, and Equalize. Give her system a try!