Simple and Free Way to Store Crayons
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So, maybe this isn’t a Pinterest worthy post, but I thought it would be kind of fun to show you guys how I store our crayons. I have tried multiple storage systems. I have tried small bins. I have tried separating crayons by color. I have tried giving each child their own box. The same thing always happens. Crayons get broken and strewn everywhere. I finally came up with an easy and free crayon storage solution, so I’m going to show you how to store crayons. This is part of my homeschool organization solutions, and it’s helpful for my kids and their messy crayons!
Easy and Free Crayon Storage Solution
Are you ready for it?
It can’t be simpler!
An old, plastic pickle jar!
I figured the kids just break, destroy, and jumble the crayons anyway, so I might as well find a big container to hold them in. It’s actually working out beautifully. Everyone from my little at home preschooler to my second grader gets their crayons out of the crayon jar!
Of course, I made sure the pickle jar was the plastic one. A glass pickle jar would end up busted to pieces all over my kitchen floor within days.
If you are worried about the smell of pickles, I will say it fades away pretty quickly once you get all of those crayons in it.
I washed the pickle jar with dish soap and hot water several times. A little trick I use to get the sticky off the outside after I pull off the label is to use a little vegetable oil and it rubs right off.
More Ways to Organize Crayons and Markers
So, I realize that solution might make some of you crazy, so let me share with you some other ways you can store your crayons and markers!
Caddy
We use a simple caddy in our homeschool room to keep all of our pencils, crayons, and markers in one spot!
I also love the look at this spinning caddy. You can remove sections of it to take where you need to work!
Pencil Box
Another solution I have tried that works well for my older kids is to give them their own pencil box. We really like the metal pencil boxes so the kids can choose a box that matches their personality. This also gives them personal responsibility for their own crayons.
Wooden Crayon Holder
I love the look of wooden crayon holders. They would look fancy in a homeschool room.
Crayon Rolls
For on the go coloring, crayon rolls are a great way to organize your crayons!
How do you store crayons at your house? I’m always up for new ideas!
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Great way to repurpose the jar. I use the animal cracker tub to store the kids’ dress up accessories. For crayons, I have one large pencil box that has been the “dumping ground” and storage for the crayons.