As a parent and creative, I’m always looking for easy and practical ways to help my family stay organised while sparking creativity. This year, I’ve collaborated with Pilot Pen Australia and share some back-to-school ideas where we used PILOT FriXion erasable pens and highlighters to help us get creative, embrace mistakes and stay on top of things. Whether you’re a parent managing routines, a student tackling studies and homework, or a creative diving into projects, these ideas show how these FriXion erasable pens and highlighters make it okay to make mistakes—and inspire you to try again.
1. Creating Independence with a Habit Tracker
To help my kids manage their daily routines, I made a Flip Style Habit Tracker using PILOT FriXion Ball erasable gel pens. There’s a big colour range which was perfect for this project. The erasable ink allowed me to design it stress-free—if I made a mistake, which I have many times, I could simply erase and rewrite.
My kids love flipping up the tabs as they complete their tasks, building independence and confidence in their routines. With FriXion, it’s okay to make a mistake—because fixing it is part of the process.
2. Student notes, homework and Maths equations with PILOT Clicker erasable gel pens
The PILOT FriXion Clicker erasable gel pens in my opinion, has got to be a back to school essential for students and teachers. My kids use them for writing, drawing and work on Math equations, and I use them for drafting creative projects and organising my to-do lists. The erasable ink removes the fear of getting it wrong, while the refillable feature keeps things sustainable.
It’s all about taking risks, learning, and building confidence through trial and error.
3.Sparking Creativity with a Back-to-School Journal
This year, we are trying out a back-to-school journal for my kids—a space where they can express themselves through writing, doodling, setting goals, and keeping track of their thoughts. We’ll be using the PILOT FriXion Light erasable highlighters to adding pops of colour. We love the soft, pastel colours which are easy on the eyes and perfect for bullet points, note taking, doodling without worrying about bleeding through the paper, and of course it being erasable is a brilliant feature!
A back-to-school journal isn’t just practical—it’s a way to encourage kids to embrace their creativity, take pride in their work, and learn from their mistakes. With tools like FriXion erasable pens and highlighters, they can feel free to make errors and keep improving, turning their journal into a confidence-building companion throughout the school year.
These amazing erasable pens and markers remind us that remind us that making mistakes is ok. Whether it’s your kids learning to manage their schedules, you planning out the week, or sparking creativity in a new project, FriXion erasable pens and highlighters encourages you to try, allow for mistakes and go of it!
How do you encourage confidence and creativity in your home? Let me know—I’d love to hear your ideas! Let’s make this school year the most organized and inspiring one yet
About Author
Bea Farrarons
Bea Farrarons is mum of two and avid crafter. An enthusiastic fan of DIY art and Craft projects. She has developed a range of fun mistake-making and correcting craft activities using FriXion erasable pens. Bea runs popular Instagram account @_simply_bea_ and has a growing community of 25,900 followers.
