DIY Ways to Get Organized for Back-to-School Season

Back to school season is chaotic and a relief for parents. After a long summer of keeping the kids busy, returning to the established school routine brings some order to your home.

In a way, it forces you to stick to a schedule and get work done, which is very important when trying to stay organized.

However, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and lose sight of basic household needs. These back-to-school planning ideas will help you stay afloat during the transition.

Each project and tip is designed to get the school year off to a great start.

Mason Jar Pencil Holder

Once you finish shopping for school supplies, you may notice a large number of pens, pencils, and markers scattered everywhere.

Having a designated holder will help prevent multiple writing utensils from ending up all over the house. These stylish mason jar pencil holders are a fun way to mix adult farmhouse style with childhood fantasy.

Backpack place

Don't let your children get used to throwing their backpacks around the house when they get home from school.

Having designated hooks at the entrance for each family member helps keep everything in place.

That way, you won't have to scramble in the morning to find a lost backpack or its contents.

If you can place your backpack hooks near your homework station, it will also help prevent school supplies from being thrown around the house.

School paper organizer

This trick works great if you don't have a home office or archive. Get a plate drainer from the Dollar store and some file folders.

Save things like permits, assignments, and all school-related documentation. Keep it near the door or in an area of ​​the house with heavy traffic so nothing is left behind.

Time management clock

This back-to-school DIY works best for younger children and will help them have better time management skills in the long run.

All you have to do is buy a cheap watch and give it a different color every hour between school and bedtime. Coordinate each color with a different activity. Bonus: this DIY will also help your kids learn to tell time.

Task cart

This is an extremely inexpensive craft project that will give your kids the idea of ​​recycling. Gather some empty boxes, toilet paper rolls, and duct tape, and start building your task cart.

Cereal, granola, and pasta boxes work great for this DIY. Make this cart with your kids and encourage them to keep all their homework supplies in one place.

We hope you enjoy watching this video about DIY Organization + Back To School Hacks:

Source: Mikayla Greenwood

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