11 Steps to an Organized Home for Back-to-School!

It’s that time of year again! The Houston heat starts to dissipate, the leaves on the trees turn beautiful shades of yellow and red (kinda), and children everywhere head back to school. As a parent, this can be both an exciting and stressful time. One of the most important things you can do to help make the transition back to school smoother for your family is to set up your home in an organized way. In this blog post, we will give you tips for getting your kids’ bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen organized for Back-to-School!

One of the most important things you can do to help make the transition back to school smoother for your family is to set up your home in an organized way. In this blog post, we will give you tips for getting your kids’ bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen organized for Back-to-School!

The first step is to organize your kids’ bedroom closets and drawers. This will help them know where everything is and make it easier for them to get dressed in the morning. Label drawers, baskets, and cabinets. See through bins are amazing!

You can also add places to store books so they have a designated spot for their school supplies. This will help cut down on the clutter in their room. Have a separate bin or area for Library books that you can remember to drop off and not get lost! If you have multiple kids in similar age groups, keep notes, books, and textbooks! That way you have easy reference for it for the next kid!

Another great way to get organized for back-to-school is to create a dedicated space for homework. This can be a simple desk in the corner of the room or a more elaborate setup with storage for all of their supplies. Either way, having a designated space will help them stay on track with their assignments. Having the table or desk in view of TVs or video games, can cause distractions.

If you have an entryway in your home, setting up a drop zone is a great way to keep things organized. This is where everyone can hang their backpacks and jackets when they come home from school. In Houston, rain and mud are inevitable. Have a place to have your kids "drop" it all off and not drag it into the beautiful house! You can also create a Back-to-School Communications Command Center where you can post important dates and information. Emergency numbers, recital dates, chores, weekly meals, Birthdays, holidays, etc!

In addition to organizing your kids’ bedrooms and creating dedicated spaces for homework and school supplies, it’s also important to get the kids’ bathroom in order. This is especially true if you have multiple children sharing a bathroom. Set out their toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other toiletries so they can easily find what they need in the morning.

Another way to make mornings run smoothly is to set up a Back-to-School Breakfast Station. This can be as simple as setting out cereal, milk, and bowls on the counter so everyone can help themselves. Or you could get more elaborate and set up a mini buffet with all of your family’s favorite breakfast foods.

Finally, one last tip for getting organized for back-to-school is to make a snack drawer. This is a great way to have healthy snacks on hand that your kids can grab when they’re hungry. Fill it with fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other healthy snacks that will give them the energy they need to get through the day.

By following these tips, you can help make the transition back to school smoother for your family. Houston is a great place to live and by setting up your home in an organized way, you can make it even better! Efficient Houston will help you with all of your organization needs so you can focus on what’s important – your family! Contact us today to get started.