Simplify Your Home and Get Ready for the School Year with SimplyOrganized
Can you believe it’s already August? The new school year is just around the corner! Now is the perfect time to get your home ready for the busy months ahead with simple, effective organization strategies.
Set Up a System for Schoolwork and Artwork
Before school begins, tackle last year’s school papers and art projects. Use memory boxes or bins to store your child’s creative work, keeping only the pieces that truly reflect their growth. Regularly maintaining this system throughout the year makes it second nature when school is in session.
Pro Tip: Keep a basket for ongoing artwork and school projects, then sort and file the best pieces each summer by grade.
Shop Smart for School Supplies
Before buying everything on the supply list, check what you already have at home. Last year’s backpack, calculator, or protractor might still be perfectly usable.
Pro Tip: Create a short, specific shopping list and encourage your kids to donate gently used supplies to students in need. This teaches generosity and helps reduce clutter in your home.
Organize Your Kids’ Bedrooms
Take the time to go through clothes, shoes, and supplies from last year. Purge items that no longer fit or are no longer needed. Organizing bedrooms with your kids helps prevent unnecessary purchases and keeps their spaces functional.
Pro Tip: Make it fun—no tantrums required! Turn organization into a positive activity.
Create Structure in the Mudroom or Entryway
The mudroom or entryway can become a bottleneck during busy mornings. Set up a dedicated space for each child’s school bag and after-school activity items. Preparing bags in advance throughout the week saves time and reduces stress.
Pro Tip: Check out our article Four Areas of Your Home to Keep Organized for professional tips on maintaining an efficient mudroom.
Discover some more pro tips on keeping the mudroom tidy and efficient in our article "Four Areas of your Home to Keep Organized".
Back-to-school season can be hectic, but with these strategies, your North Shore of Chicago home can stay organized, calm, and ready for the year ahead.
If you’d like personalized help getting your home back in order for the school year, SimplyOrganized provides professional home organizing services for families throughout the North Shore of Chicago. Contact us today for a free consultation!