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Stock up on school supplies.
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Stock up on school supplies.
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A new school year means a new set of colored pencils, crayons, markers, glue sticks, and more. Store everything neatly in the spinner box, assigning a compartment to each category.
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Grab a lunch box with compartments.
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Grab a lunch box with compartments.
This bento box has four convenient sections that make packing lunches easy. There’s a generous space for main meals like sandwiches or sushi rolls, and smaller spaces for snacks, sauces, and treats. All that’s left to do is add an inspirational note for your child.
related: The best kids lunch boxes and bags
Sort consumables into trays.
If your child has a tendency to randomly throw everything in a drawer, pick out a set of drawer organizers for them. In this way, everything has a place.
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Always use post-it notes.
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Always use post-it notes.
For reminders you can’t forget, write them on post-it notes and put them where they will be most helpful. Keep the college application to-do list on your child’s laptop, or stick a Post-it note on the door to remember which sneakers to wear on class field trips.
Weekdays can be hectic. Hang a dry erase chart to keep your kids focused on tasks, making it easy for them to keep track of daily chores and sum up their scores over the weekend.
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Corral essentials on the bedside shelf.
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Corral essentials on the bedside shelf.
For college freshmen preparing to move into their dorms for the first time, maximizing space is a must. This bedside tray clips to the side of your bed and gives you a place to store equipment, school supplies or snacks.
No matter their age, they’ll love starting the school year off with a brand new backpack. Let them choose something in their favorite color or pattern and they’ll be more inspired to keep things clean and organized.
related: Best Kids School Backpacks of 2023
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Keep cords organized while on the go.
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Keep cords organized while on the go.
High school and college students will inevitably carry laptops, iPads, and phones to and from get out of class, so help them keep their tech accessories tangle-free. They can spend less time hunting for wires in their backpacks and more time focusing on their lessons!
Late for the first day? It doesn’t look good. Keep stragglers in line by setting an alarm or timer to ring at strategic intervals, such as 10 minutes before the bus arrives.
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Bring the rolling storage cart for extra storage.
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Bring the rolling storage cart for extra storage.
Don’t buy all new school and craft supplies until you find a solution to keep everything organized! Consider a rolling cart with plastic drawers. Tip: Use a label maker and add stickers to each drawer.
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Students are encouraged to clean their lockers.
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Students are encouraged to clean their lockers.
Whether you’re a middle school student or a notoriously messy high school student, these magnetic organizers will come in handy at school. They’re great for storing writing utensils and craft supplies, as well as grooming products and hand sanitizer.
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Publish the schedule where everyone can see it.
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Publish the schedule where everyone can see it.
A digital calendar is great for keeping track of all the details: addresses, notes, directions to places. But it’s also helpful to post major events into reality so everyone can see what’s going on this week at a glance. Use a dry erase board, chalkboard, or even index cards hung on the clothesline with clothespins. Use a different colored marker or chalk for each family member.
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Create more desktop storage.
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Create more desktop storage.
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Help your kids stay organized, whether at home or in their college dorm. This desk shelf is perfect for storing textbooks, binders, and art supplies.
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Decorate with a note wall decal.
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Decorate with a note wall decal.
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Store spare snacks in the car.
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Store spare snacks in the car.
Between running errands and driving them to after-school activities, you’ve probably gotten into the habit of carrying granola, chips, and fruit snacks with you. These reusable snack bags from SCOUT are waterproof and a great option for packing spare snacks.
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Fill in your entries in order.
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Fill in your entries in order.
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Start your day with a great entry, including stylish wall organizers for school forms, doctor’s notes, and more. Keeping these documents (along with your keys) by the door will help you remember to take them with you before you leave the house.
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Tag, tag, tag everything.
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Tag, tag, tag everything.
Between bus rides, long days at school and extracurricular activities, it’s easy to misplace things. Help your child keep track of their supplies by picking up these personalized labels with your child’s name on them.
Choose a laundry system.
Rolling hampers make it easy for kids to sort clothing by dark, light, and color. To teach them more responsibility, ask them to help fold items and put them back in their original place.
Senior Parenting & Relationship Editor
Marisa (s/he) covers all things parenting, from postpartum to empty nest, good housekeeping Since 2018; she has previously written about parents and families parents and working mother. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter, where you can find her dominating audio at local bar quiz nights or tweeting about movies.
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Alyssa Gautieri (she/she) is an Associate Editor at Lifestyle good housekeeping, she covers all things home and interior design.Before joining GH in 2022, she contributed articles to the following publications Elle Decoration, Chairmanship, Bob Vila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and accommodation magazinein addition to producing product copy for home furnishing brands such as BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
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