How to Make Homework Folders for Fourth Grade

Your fourth graders can help make their own homework folders.

Homework folders help fourth graders and their parents keep track of papers that should stay home and the ones that need to go back to school. Teachers often tell students that the left-hand pocket is only for work or messages that need to be completed or given to the parents. The right-hand pocket is for completed work or messages that go back to school. You can make a homemade homework folder using cardstock or construction paper. Once it's put together, you can decorate it however you desire for a one-of-a-kind look.

Things You'll Need

• 2 pieces of 9-inch by 12-inch cardstock or construction paper
• Stapler
• Packing tape
• Stickers
• Markers
• Jewels
• Glue

Instructions

1. Place two pieces of cardstock together, matching the edges. Staple along the left-hand edge with three staples.

2. Crease the bottom of the cardstock 2 inches up from the bottom. Fold toward the inside of the homework folder to create pockets. Do this on both the front and back. Tape the outside edges of each pocket.

3. Decorate the front of the homework folder with stickers, markers or glue on acrylic jewels. You could even use puff paints to write your name or "Homework Folder" on the outside of the front cover.