Master Back-to-School Organization: Tips for a Stress-Free School Year

Now is the time to gear up with back-to-school organization, getting everything ready for the new school year when it comes aboard. Preparing everything now will set you and your family up for a smoother transition into the school year.

1. Commit to Freezer Meals 

Making 10-15 freezer meals once or twice per month will make your life so much easier. Have your meals ready to go when kids are cranky and need a snack, rather than scrambling for fast food at the last minute. It's a great way to organize for a busy back-to-school season.

2. Set Screen Time Limits 

Set screen time limits for the children before school sessions begin. Free apps like Screen Limit and Parental Control & Kid Tracker keep controls on exactly how much time they are spending on these devices, ensuring homework is done before playtime.

3. Create a Drop-off Zone/Command Center 

Create a designated drop-off for backpacks, books, and assignments. An organized space should have basic supplies such as a list of the weekly schedule, a large calendar, paper filing folders, and drop boxes for something such as a backpack and lunch. Hooks, shelves, and corkboards may make the space more functional and attractive.

4. Design a Corkboard Storage System 

A corkboard system can keep your home office or command center organized. Phone chargers, a dry-erase board, a key rack, and mail sorting sections all allow you to streamline clutter so that everything has a place.

5. Create a Homework Caddy 

An organizing homework caddy would be very easy to keep clean and be able to fit all the supplies in one place, ready to be accessed when needed. It prevents last-minute scrambles for pencils, markers, or paper when it's time to do homework.

6. Plan Outfits for the Week 

Another positive point is that selecting the outfits for young children and storing them in a hanging organizer saves so much time when getting ready in the morning. It also makes children independent since they can easily reach something they want without someone helping them to do it.

7. Digitize Artwork 

Take pictures of your child’s artwork and create a photo book. This eliminates piles of paper while preserving the memories in a much more manageable way.

8. Use Helpful Back-to-School Apps 

Here are some of the best apps to simplify your school routine:

• Here Comes the Bus: Track bus arrival times.

• MyHomework: Keep track of tests and assignments.

• Dictionary.com: Quick reference for vocabulary.

• Brainscape: Flashcards that won’t clutter your home.

• Overdrive: Access your local library virtually.

• Photomath: Double-check your child’s math homework with ease.

  
  

Back-to-school organization is all about planning and creating systems that save you time and stress. By following these tips, you’ll be setting your kids—and yourself—up for success this school year. Happy organizing!

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