Tips and Tools for Back to School
I know we are not done with fun in the sun, vacations, camps or sleeping in yet. That’s why this is the perfect time to set aside a few hours and tackle the items below, so you don’t have to worry about it in 3 weeks.
I love “back-to-school” time. Memories of going back to school still make me giddy. Shopping for school supplies and clothes, a fresh start with new teachers, friends, football and let’s not forget the crisper cooler weather we should expect in the next month or (2 or 3 in GA). Hopefully, you are having a fun summer and the kids are enjoying not having home work. Now it’s time to get everyone ready for a successful school year. Getting organized now is the key to less stress later. Here are a few tips to help get you started:
Clothes:
1. Have your kids try on their clothes from last year to see what still fits and what needs to be donated.
2. Make a list of what you need to buy with sizes and quantities (ex. 2 pairs of size 5 tennis shoes, 3 pairs of size 7 jeans, etc.). This will save you money and time when you take the kids shopping. Make sure to include any clothes they will need for sports and after-school activities.
Supplies:
1. See of you have anything left over from last year like unused paper, pencils, etc.
2. Make a list of everything you need and make sure you include special classes like art, music, P.E., etc.
Organizing your kid’s homework:
1. Every school subject should have a color coded folder.
2. All “to-do” work should be kept on left side of folder and when it’s completed it gets moved to the right side.
3. Once a week, clean out the backpack and make sure all folders are cleaned out. (Sunday evenings are a good time for this)
Organizing your kid’s room and toys:
1. Provide a place for everything: a box for school supplies, a shelf for books, a bulletin board for upcoming projects or new artwork, bins or baskets for toys and an under-bed box for old artwork and papers.
2. Each day have them do a 5 minute quick clean to put all toys and other items away.
3. All clothes should be in a hamper (if dirty) or hung in closet/ folded in dresser each day.
4. In the bathroom, they should hang up their wet towels after each shower or bath.
I hope this information helps. If you have any questions, or would like some one-on-one help, please contact Simply Organized at www.simplyorganizedyou.com or call us at 404-825-2105.