While preparing for the return to school, it is helpful to be organized. Your children will have an advantage at the beginning of the school year if they begin with a feeling of clarity. With fundamental organizing tools for school, the entire learning process may be much easier to venture.
Try these 9 suggestions when preparing for the start of the school year:
1. Utilize folders and binders. It is helpful to have a system for keeping school documents organized and easily accessible. When you start shopping, check to see whether the school or instructor has issued a list of required folders or binders for your child's classroom.
2. Have a location for everything. Choose a location for all of your school supplies. Provide slots or compartments for anything from notes and papers to pencils and pens. If you know exactly where something is, you will spend less time searching for it in the future.
3. Create a list of tasks. A task list is vital for staying on top of all school-related activities. If you attempt to remember everything you need to do, you will very likely forget something. Having a list of tasks in front of you will help determine precisely what must be done and when. That is an excellent time saver.
4. Prepare school supplies the night before. Collect belongings and get them ready the evening before or the week before school starts. This strategy will save you some stress, especially if you are not a morning person. You can get out of bed in the morning knowing that backpacks are packed and ready to go. To save additional time in the morning, set out each child's clothing the night before. Attempting to decide what to dress during the morning rush sets the tone for a difficult day. Also, preparing ahead may help you feel in charge and set the stage for a good day.
5. Provide a location for homework. Provide a space and time for homework. If your kids stay organized and follow a precise assignment flow, the entire process may be completed fast and they will be finished before you realize it.
6. Maintain open channels of communication. In order to live an efficient and well-organized life, you often need to address key matters with your family. Have an open channel of communication with your children and let them know you respect their thoughts and concerns.
7. Line up transportation. Determine plans for school transportation in advance. Will your children ride the school bus, or will you need to transport them? Prepare alternative transportation wherever feasible for occasions when things do not go as expected.
8. Plan out meals for the week. To stay health and strong, your family must consume nutritious foods. Prepare ahead for healthy breakfasts in the morning and nutritious lunches. Plan breakfasts, lunches, and dinner recipes ahead of time, for the whole week, to avoid last minute meal decisions. Make grocery lists and tackle the shopping early.
9. Maintain a positive mindset. Keep in mind that an optimistic outlook may make things operate smoothly. The right attitude can determine whether or not everything will stay organized, and can influence whether your home is peaceful or chaotic. Choose peace!
Remember to enjoy the process of school preparation. Explore new activities while keeping your end goal in mind. Some time and action devoted to planning ahead, can alleviate a great deal of the stress and anxiety associated with the beginning of the school year.
Use the MomLife Complete Organization Printables to transform your household from chaotic to calm! Choose to be clutter-free starting this week!
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Here is what's included:
Planner Pages (8 Pages)
- Daily Schedule
- To-do List
- Weekly Goals
- Weekly Schedule
- Monthly Calendar
- Monthly Goals
- Yearly Plans
- Life Goals
- Chores Chart
- Cleaning Schedule
- Daily Cleaning
- Cleaning Routine
- Meal Planner
- Grocery Shopping List (2 pages)
- Spending Tracker
- Income Tracker
- Includes a 6-page checklist tackling every room in the house.
- Kitchen
- Living Room/ Family Room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Other rooms
- Garage Organization Checklist (2 pages)
- Kitchen Organization Checklist (2 pages)
- Pantry Organization Checklist (2 pages)
- Office Organization Checklist (2 pages)
- Home Project List
- Project Planner
- Project Sketches
- Project Shopping List (2 pages)
- Party Planner
- Holiday Gift List
- Travel Planner
- Travel Itinerary
- Travel Journal
- Vacation Packing List (3 pages)
Click on the link above, or the photo, to learn more!
