Helpful Back To School Organization Tips

As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, staying organized becomes key to setting a positive tone for the months ahead. So today we’re sharing helpful back-to-school organization tips for the best year ever!

The start of a new school year can feel overwhelming but a little planning can make a big difference.

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Here are some practical tips to help you get organized and start the school year on the right foot, ensuring everyone in your household is ready for success.

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Shop ahead of Time

Black desk organizer filled with pens, pencils, clips, post it notes, and scissors ready for back to school..

Shop for School Supplies Early

Create a list of necessary supplies.
Take advantage of back-to-school sales.
Shop as soon as possible so items aren’t picked over.

Start a clothes shopping Tradition

As a kid, I was always so excited to go to the mall and buy new clothes for school!

I still remember some of my favorite outfits and which store I bought them in!

This is a fun tradition and a great way to make memories with your child!

Set a shopping date for you and your child.
Shop for clothes, shoes, and jackets.
Go to your child’s favorite restaurant for lunch.

Organize Your Home

Implement these home organization tips to make going back to school easier!

Set Up a Study Space

A desk and chair holding two lanterns, laptop, and a decorative letter "A" ready for back to school homework.

Determine a dedicated quiet study area, with good lighting, and minimal distractions.
It can be in your child’s room, in a central location like the kitchen table, or at a desk.
Here’s a post to help you choose and organize a desk!

Organize school supplies

An organized drawer with dividers filled with pens, pencils, tape, and other office supplies.

Dedicate a place in your home to store school supplies that everyone in the family can access.
Check out this post to get ideas on organizing and storing office supplies.

Get School Clothes organized

An organized clothes closet with plastic shelves on the floor.

Organize kid’s closets so it’s easy to find matching outfits for school.
Consider choosing an outfit the night before and laying it out.
Purchase hanging shelves with five slots and put each day’s outfit there.
Here are tips to teach a kid how to organize their closet!

Organize a filing system for school papers

This is a great way to manage paper clutter and save sentimental artwork and special papers.

A tub filled with organized school papers for each year.

Purchase a slide-out plastic storage drawer for each child.
Put papers in each child’s drawer.
At the end of the school year purge paperwork and save a few favorite pieces.
Purchase a tub that holds file folders like the picture above.
Add a file for each school year.
Put your favorite papers into the file folder.

Create a Drop Zone

An organized drop zone with a bench with baskets and a mirror with hooks.

Create a drop zone near one of the entryways to your home.
Store backpacks, shoes, lunchboxes, and coats, so you know exactly where they are in the morning.

Organize your pantry

An organized pantry with Oxo containers, black bins and clear bins.

Make a school lunch section with items you or your kid can easily grab and add to their lunchbox.
Create a section with healthy snacks kids can reach.
Here’s a post on how to organize a pantry that discusses the pros and cons of decanting items!

Create time management strategies

A clock in front of two decorative finial statues.

Create a Family Calendar

Hang a calendar where all family members can see it and you know where each member is at all times.
Write all activities and appointments on the calendar.
Consider using a digital calendar, as well, when your child gets older.

Develop Daily routines

Create a morning routine so you can get ready for school on time.
Agree on an afternoon routine to tackle homework and help manage screen time.
Decide on a nighttime routine so there’s no arguing over bedtime.

Conclusion

By implementing these back-to-school organization tips, you can create a more structured, stress-free environment that supports academic success.

Here’s to a smooth and productive start!

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Blessings, Donna and Rich

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