It’s back to
school for the kids and sometimes this means a little disorder takes over the
house. With the added stress of getting the kids to school on time, all the
extracurricular activities, and keeping track of all those homework assignments
and forms… it can be easy for things to get a little chaotic. Follow a few
steps to keep the home neat and tidy and transition into the new school year
with as little stress as possible.
Handling the papers.
Before
homework assignments start going missing, come up with a system for organizing
assignments. One idea would be to get a file box from an office supply store
with separate folders for each kid or for “finished” or “unfinished” projects.
This way it is easy for all to understand what’s done and what’s not done.
Another way to handle things is to set a time each day to sit down with the
kids and go over all the papers handed out that day. This way you can sign what
needs to be signed, make notes of events in a calendar, or get rid of papers you don't need so they do not become clutter. A good rule of thumb is to take care of
paperwork immediately then either shred it, file it, or prepare it to be sent
back to the teacher.
Where to put the arts and crafts.
Let’s begin
with narrowing down the options and noting where not to put all those crayon
drawings and macaroni noodle and craft glue masterpieces. Don’t place these decorations
on the refrigerator as you will soon not know where to find the door handle. It’s
also not a good idea to throw away their work while they might see and be
disappointed. It may be nice to save some of their arts and crafts but
perhaps not all. Try a few simple strategies for keeping only the best of the
arts and crafts.
Not sure what
to keep and what to toss? Ask yourself these questions. Does the project have
sentimental value (a handmade Valentine or birthday card to mommy)? Does it
reflect exceptional effort? Is it something the little one is especially proud
of? Does it record a special moment of the child’s life? You may not want to save
massive pieces such as posters, or work that leaves a trace such as a craft
project that leaves a trail of glitter wherever it goes. If can’t bear the
thought of never seeing it again, snap a photo and save it digitally.
For any pieces
that you do save, do it in a purposeful way. Get plastic frames or shadow boxes
that are easy to open so you can display art projects and then switch them out
periodically. Alternately you can save art projects in sheet protectors in a
tidy three-ring binder. Or for larger projects designate a plastic craft tub with
a lid that these can be placed in.
Easy organization.
When you are
working with multiple children in the house it’s a great idea to assign a color
to each kid. This way all binders, homework folders, and storage containers can
be color coordinated per child. This way if things are left out of place you
will easily know who didn’t pick up after them-self or whose folder to open to
place a note for the teacher without having to sort through three or four
different kid’s things.
Designate a
place for all school supplies to go including books, backpacks, supplies and
projects. Teach the kids to place everything in this designated spot when
arriving from school and after completing homework for the day. This way
everything will be easy to find the next morning when it’s school time.
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