3 Ideas for Back to School Organization

With the school year right around the corner, it may not be news to you that homework means papers, books, binders, notebooks, pencils, pens, calculators – and the list goes on! So, no wonder it is necessary to think about back to school organization. Whether you’re looking to organize just a small area or you plan on going all out with organizing, here are three ideas to help you get started and prepare for the new school year.

Command Centers

Command centers are very helpful when it comes to reminders. Consider going one step further with mini mudroom-like command centers where the kids can hang their backpacks. Include a dry erase calendar, folders with school papers, such as permission slips, folders for homework, and an area with dry erase pens and regular pens. Adding a bench can help kids get ready for school by having a place to sit and put their shoes on. Get more ideas for family-friendly command centers from Beth Hunter at Home Stories A to Z.

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This organization station by Tatertots and Jello is perfect for any size of space. It’s a door leaned up against the wall, so when it’s not school season, you can make room by putting it away in storage.

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Organizing Lunch

Mornings can be a blur, and the last thing we want is for the kids to forget their lunches! The bins below can be placed in the fridge with snacks organized for easy lunch-making. It’s simple enough for kids to make their own lunches as well.

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Having an organized lunch box station will ensure quick preparation. Tupperware containers are great for storing other snacks like crackers. Providing Ziploc bags beside them will ensure that kids easily and quickly prepare their lunch snacks.

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This is another storage idea where all items are closer to the floor to make it easier for kids to prepare their lunches.

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Organized Study Room

Whether it’s a homeschooling room or a study room, providing an organized study space helps motivate kids to do their schoolwork. Keep it organized with bins for different items, such as books, pens, pencils, crayons, paper, binders, etc. Hang up maps, the periodic table of elements, and other helpful charts for easy access.

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Keep the desks organized as well through vertical space. Use trays, hooks, cups, mason jars, and shelves to keep the desk space open enough to do homework. This closet desk nook not only keeps the desk organized, but it also doesn’t take up room in the bedroom!

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Get prepared for the school year by getting organized and teaching kids to be organized as well.