Get Organized for Back-to-School Season
Worried about getting your home organized for back to school? Whether your kids have just gone back to school or are going back soon, you're likely feeling overwhelmed by all the organization required to keep your household running smoothly through the school year.
Not only do you need to help your kids stay organized while they’re in school, but you need to be organized too. Check out our list of useful back-to-school organization ideas to get started.
Create a Family Calendar
With school starting up, chances are your family calendar is about to get more complicated. Between school activities, homework, fall sports and just everyday life, there is too much to keep track of all in your head. What you need is a family calendar.
Whether you post a magnetic calendar on your fridge, use an old-fashioned paper calendar on the wall or create a digital calendar, sharing a calendar helps everyone in the family keep the days and activities straight and organized.
Set Up a Homework Station
Not long after school starts, homework follows. Get ready now by setting up a homework station.
If your child has a desk, make sure it’s stocked with supplies and is in a quiet place. If your kids will be using the kitchen table or another centrally located space, create a caddy with school supplies that can be pulled out and placed on the table at homework time. The Miru Bamboo Organizer is great for storing pencils, markers, stickers and anything your child will need.
Create a Bin for After School Snacks
Almost as soon as they get through the door after school, most kids go digging for a snack. Creating a bin of pre-planned after-school snacks ensures your kids are not rifling through cupboards or eating too much junk food. This can be a drawer in the refrigerator with cheese sticks and pre-cut fruits and veggies. Or a bin in your cupboard with bags of pretzels or dried fruit.
Plan for School Lunches
What will your kids be eating? Do you want to set up stations where they can pack their own lunches? Or will you be doing it the night before or in the morning? Decide how things will work so you can get organized and have everything go smoothly starting from the first day. Getting it done now means you can cross one more thing off your to-do list.
Backpack Hooks
If you have kids that go to school then you already know that they like to come home and toss their backpacks anywhere.
Before the school year begins, figure out where backpacks and coats are going to go. Is there a place you can put hooks on the wall to hand them? Or a cupboard or closet they can set them in? Make a plan now to avoid having backpacks cluttering up your entryway.
Set Up a Parent Inbox for Papers
This is the place for your kids to put any permission slips you need to sign, notes from their teacher or homework they want you to check over. You can also use this inbox to store school lunch menus, PTA reminders or anything else school-related you don’t want to lose track of.
