10 Home Organization Tips That’ll Make Back-to-School Mornings Much Easier

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We really hate to be the ones to say it, but summer is on the brink of ending, which means one major thing for kids and parents… its time to go back to school. For some, this is a time filled with excitement and for others, it’s filled with nerves, but for nearly all… it's packed with stressl.

We have pulled together a list of 10 things that you can do and plan now to make the back-to-school transition a lot easier. From making tired mornings less fussy, and after-school terrors less frequent, we have solutions that will make the school year a lot easier.

Kids can be tired and grumpy in the morning and want to fight you on what to wear, and since it's picture day that bright purple top matched with shorts and rainboots just won’t cut it. Have your kiddo help pick out their outfits and organize them in a hanging shoe holder for the week every Sunday night. Watch this video here for inspiration on how one mom does it!

Make shopping for back-to-school supplies easy, and skip the busy in-store experience with your kid begging for the mega pack of crayons. Target offers online shopping that makes it a breeze with their supply list by school and grade that is auto-curated. Learn more about it here.

Back to school doesn’t have to mean huge spending. You can thrift new school-year outfits and reuse old supplies. Upgrade their pencil pouches by sewing a new cover for them, and use this woman's trick found here for upcycling old school folders!

Make their at home study station more organized and less confusing when they are looking for the right pen, marker, or crayon. You can use organization totes like this woman has done here, or plastic bins from a department store.

This can make things a lot easier for when they get home and are hungry, they can help themselves to granola bars, muffins, or a piece of fruit instead of you having to take time to cook food! See how one mom did it here.

Have them show you their homework once they are home or place homework in a designated bin, and once they finish it allow them an hour of time to watch TV, a fun treat, or to pick out a game for family game night

This spot should contain everything that you need to make their lunches; sandwich building material, oranges and apples, and juice boxes, all conveniently located so you aren’t left scrambling early in the morning.

Make a cubby and hook in your entryway or mudroom for each kid to hang their school bag, take their shoes off in the cubby, and place their lunch pales. This way come morning you or they are not left frantically searching for their school bag. See how one woman made her entryway custom here.

This makes mornings simple, and stress-free, a space where your kids can heat up oatmeal, toast a bagel, or pour some cereal before they take off to class! Hungry kids and learning does not mix well. See this mom's genius breakfast pantry here.

Let’s face it, kids are not the best at holding onto their things. They often toss their coats aside at recess when playing on the swings or leave their lunch bags in the lunchroom. To make sure your items get back to them label them with their last name and your telephone number!

With all the fun of summer nearing the end and the first day back to school fast approaching, you can eliminate a lot of stress by preparing yourself, your kids, and your home for a smooth transition.

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