Hey friends,

Day 5: Back-to-School Organization Tips for Kids

A new school year is the perfect time to teach kids how to become more organized.

Organization doesn’t have to mean having a perfectly clean room or color-coded everything.

It simply means helping kids know where their things are and what they need to do.

Create a Backpack System

Teach your child to clean out their backpack every afternoon.

Create three categories:

Keep: Things they need for school.

Home: Papers, homework, and items that belong at home.

Trash: Wrappers, old papers, broken pencils, and other clutter.

Use a Homework Station

Create a designated place for homework.

It doesn’t have to be a fancy desk.

A small table, kitchen counter, or corner of their bedroom can work.

Keep basic supplies nearby:

• Pencils
• Paper
• Calculator
• Ruler
• Highlighters
• Glue
• Scissors

Use a Weekly Calendar

Write down important events:

📚 Tests
📝 Assignments
⚽ Sports
🎨 Activities
🎂 Birthdays
📅 School events

Let your child help maintain the calendar.

Pack the Night Before

Make packing the backpack part of the nighttime routine.

Before bed, check:

☐ Homework completed
☐ Books packed
☐ Folder packed
☐ Lunch ready
☐ Water bottle ready
☐ Clothes laid out

Mom Tip

Organization is a skill.

Kids aren’t automatically born knowing how to manage time, belongings, and responsibilities.

Teach them, practice with them, and give them room to improve.

Happy Back-to-School Season from My Life As A Mom! 💕📚🎒