5 Ways to Get Organized for Back to School
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These back to school organization ideas will help you streamline your mornings and get organized for back to school, without the stress!
Is it even possible that kids are finally going back to school in just a few short weeks? While nothing about our current world is normal, we are all trying to make the best of it! I want to feel good about our home and create excitement for the girls for school.
Summers are all too short – and often the fun is mixed with a bit of chaos! Pool bags coming and going, packing and unpacking for the lake, eating food on the go and lots of smiles in between.
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Getting Organized for Back to School
This time of year, it seems we’re rarely here, and it shows throughout our home. Soon the pool bag will be replaced with backpacks, so it’s time to get organized for back to school!
I have found that back to school organization helps me retain my sanity and make the transition a little easier for all of us. Simple systems put into place so we can send their time at home having fun and decompressing, rather than picking up.
Want a little more help? Check out my post about Back to School Meal Planning!
Home Office Organization
These days, home offices aren’t just for parents. They can function for kids too! Homework and virtual work are our current realities and carving out space for those activities will make your days run in a smoother way.
Our home office has served the adults in our home quite well for many years, with lots of built in function and organization. However, we are now hoping to incorporate more ways for the girls to use this space, too.
Setting up kid-friendly desks, organized supplies and work stations can help make virtual schooling more fun! It also creates an environment of calm and allows for a schedule and expectations to emerge.
5 Ways to Get Organized for Back to School
1
Kitchen Pantry
I break down their sides and snacks into baskets so they can grab and go or pack their own lunch. One basket contains peanut items while another is fruit or veggie focused, another contains their daily splurge and finally, the coveted chips and crackers.
This makes it easy for them to pack their lunch and snack for school.
Having an organized pantry cabinet also makes breakfast quick and easy whether they're eating at home, or on the run!
2
Refrigerator Organization
Tired of packing your children's lunches? This refrigerator organization is the solution for you!
Again, everything is broken down into drawers so the kids know exactly what to pack. They grab their water, meat and cheese, and fruit or veggie of choice all broken down into drawers and individual containers to take the guesswork out.
3
Set Up a Home From School Station
We use a combination of baskets and hooks in our mudroom to contain the clutter. Kids can kick off their shoes (or put them on) on the bench and stow them in the baskets below.
Hang jackets and coats on upper hooks and backpacks on lower. This eliminates all the clutter from entering the home.
4
Declutter
A quick declutter always yields maximum impact with minimal effort! It's the best quick fix! Eliminate all the junk that collected over the summer, that is consuming countertop space and more!
5
Closets
Overwhelmed by the clutter? Take it one project at a time. De-cluttering a closet is the best place to start. Why? Because decisions of items that stay or go are often super easy!
Remove any clothes that are out of season or they have outgrown to eliminate the guesswork in getting ready each morning.
Tidy it up, and if you can, utilize a closet system to make it even more efficient.
I’d love to hear from you! How are you making back to school time fun and exciting this year? Is your family home schooling, virtual schooling, or continuing with in-person school?
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Melanie at Dish Dish says
I really like the ideas for organizing the pantry and refrigerator to make it easy for the kids to pick out their own snacks, pack lunches, fix breakfast, etc. Teaches them important life skills while making life easier for mom (after getting things organized), too!