How to Get Organized for Back to School

Back to school season is an exciting time full of new beginnings and fresh starts, which is why we’re here to provide you with tips and services to ensure a smooth transition from summer break to the school year.

How to Get Organized for Back to School

Are you ready for going back to school? It is just around the corner and there are plenty of things that need to be done before the kids head back.

I personally like to have everything organized and ready to go about a week before school starts. That way if any last minute things come up, I’m not adding them to my already too long to do list. I also find it is just easier on all of us if I’m not stressed out and neither are the kids.

How to Get Organized for Back to School

Are you ready for going back to school? It is just around the corner and there are plenty of things that need to be done before the kids head back.

Are they ready to go back to school?

There are lots of simple and straightforward ways that you can make sure you are ready for heading back to school. The best part about it is that if it becomes a good habit early in the school year, it can help to simplify life for the whole year!

We chatted with some of our teams who are also getting their kids ready for back to school and we have created a list of tips that can help you get organized and ready to go.

Tips to help organize yourself before your kids go back to school

1. Get the kids acclimated to a regular schedule

This will prevent tracking sand and dirt into your car and home. Besides, sandy feet in shoes or flip flops feels horrible! You may also want to give those shoes a shake and wipe your feet again outside before heading in the house just to be sure.

2. Go through their closets

There is nothing like sand to find every single nook and cranny in the car to fill with sand. Cleaning it out can be an absolute nightmare. To get into those hard to reach places try a small makeup brush or a rag on the end of a screwdriver. For larger areas a stiff bristle brush works great!

3. Prepare for kid’s activities

Don’t you just hate when your dri fit shirt ends up with sunscreen stains? I know people who just toss them out after that, but the truth is that if you have a bit of patience and know how, you can clean up that stain and your shirt will still be wearable. Check out the video below where you will learn exactly how to remove the sunscreen stain and get that shirt clean.

4. Create a calendar

Calendars are one of the best organizational tools out there. Hang it in a prominent place, like your kitchen, where everyone can see it daily. Amy Knapp’s Big Grid Family Organizer Wall Calendar is a fantastic option for this!
Color code it for each child and activity, so mom and dad both know who is going where, when and who is taking them. This can save so much confusion later!

5. Make a weekly menu

Make a list each week of meals for the week and what you need to purchase in order to make them.
Make one trip to the grocery store armed with your list, rather than having to go 2 or 3 times in the same week to pick up things you forgot.

Those are some of our favorite tips to help get you organized for back to school. The one thing we didn’t mention was cleaning up at the end of the school day. Don’t worry about it. Our handy DIY wipes will make the job quick and easy. Or better yet, call One Organized Mom and we will do the clean up for you!