3 Organization Hacks for Back to School Success

With the new school year quickly approaching, parents, teachers, and students alike are all preparing in their own ways. It is, of course, important to recognize that everyone prepares differently and has needs unique to themselves. However, there is at least one rule that has a proven record of success that should be followed, and that is to get organized and stay organized. Luckily, our custom closet specialists, serving Cumming, GA, are here with tips, services, and products to improve your entire back-to-school organization setup. 

Nobody intends to start off on a new school year, a project, a vacation, or almost anything for that matter disorganized. Life seems to always find a way of getting in the way, and while life without kids can be hectic enough, adding kids to the mix greatly increases the struggle to maintain organization. Let’s look at some smart hacks that encourage back-to-school success.

Hack #1: Designate a Specific Workstation

Workstations can be anywhere from the home office, a desk in their own room, or even just a seat at the kitchen table. Be sure to appropriately stock necessary supplies such as paper, pencils, erasers, a calculator, and anything else they will need.

Correctly anticipating what they will need and having it all organized within arm’s reach saves you and their time by not having to go on a scavenger hunt around the house. Giving your child a designated space to work also has the added benefit of letting their brain get in the right mode when they sit down to get started. 

Not sure where to set up the ideal workstation? Walk-in closets can offer a great alternative for creating a workspace that is quiet and can be organized with a great closet organization system. 

Hack #2: Expedite Mornings by Creating a ‘Launching Pad’

This “launching pad” will be home to things like bookbags, a jacket or two, shoes, and anything else your child might need to grab before heading out the door. Typically, they are located right inside the garage in the mudroom or next to the front door. Once your family has chosen a spot, it is time to prepare it.

Using makeshift organizers like milk crates or storage bins to keep everything orderly isn’t ideal, but it will get the job done. However, using a custom closet service, built-in storage for this area is going to last much longer and allow for various storage options even after the kids have left the nest.

Hack #3: Reading Books and Reading Nooks

If your child is a little bookworm, you probably end up finding books in different places around the house each week or have to go hunting them down when they need to be returned to the library. Encourage their passion while also helping them stay organized by designing a comfortable, quiet place for them to read and store their books.

Pillows and blankets are a must, of course, and they might also appreciate a floor mat if the floor is hard. Add a custom-built shelving area with space to accommodate a growing book collection, and designate a specific shelf or basket for library books that will need to be returned. This method will also work with other kid-friendly activities. You could create a designated art corner for school (or personal) projects. Keeping all the supplies in one area will help prevent them from becoming scattered around the house.

Remember: Patience is Key

While each of these hacks will greatly increase your family’s ability to get and stay organized, it must be said that organizing is a learned skill rather than an innate talent one is born with. It takes patience and teaching to instill good organizational habits in your children. Thankfully,  organizational habits are some of the most impactful and rewarding skills a kid can have. Inevitably allowing them to carry even these skills into their future careers. Kids need a well-organized closet so that they can go grab whatever supplies they need to complete their work or study.

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