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It is very common to hear about situations in which students forget to bring their notebook, book or other material to an important class. For this reason, knowing how to organize school materials can save you from the stress caused by lack of organization.
With this in mind, we created this article with tips to help you, whether to improve the use and organization of your study material or that of your young children, who are taking their first steps in school life.
01. Create an organization routine
Your school supplies can be better organized with the aid of a few items. But before we go into them, let me stress that setting up a routine that will support your organization is the first step.
Having an organizational routine is also a great opportunity for your children to grow, as this way they will learn to have more autonomy and responsibility over time.
Select a time of day to arrange all of your educational materials. It’s okay to complete your homework at a time that allows you to accomplish it without rushing through it, whether that means doing it the night before or a few hours before classes start.
You can create checklists, use organization apps or even use calendars to help you with this routine. As a tip, we recommend that you write down the main commitments of the week, such as tests and assignments, as well as listing all the items that need to be taken to school.
If the organization is done according to the children’s routine, let them participate in this activity. This way, they will feel more responsible, not to mention that they can help you make the whole process faster and even fun.
02. Have a study space
To avoid having materials scattered around the house, set aside a space to be a study corner. Remember that you don’t need an entire room for this. A space in the living room or bedroom where you can place a table and chair is enough.
In addition to knowing where all the items needed for the school routine will be , this space can offer more concentration when carrying out a task or studying for a test, especially for children.
03. Organize the materials
Even if you set up a specific space to study and store school supplies, it is possible that they end up being mixed up with other objects, especially by children. Therefore, having items that help store and separate each material is a great choice.
A tip for those who don’t have many cabinets and drawers available is to have an organizing box. These objects are great for storing various materials, are easy to handle and take up little space.
If you have a lot of materials to store, another option is to invest in a shelf that is easy to assemble. This way, you can attach or remove parts of it as needed, ensuring that all items are stored and only take up the necessary space. For those who only deal with papers, having a folder can be a simpler and more practical option.
04. Use labels
Who has never lent or borrowed a pen or a book during class? Children love to do this, especially with different and more expensive items. Therefore, it is not uncommon for some school supplies to end up getting lost or exchanged by mistake during the year.
To prevent this from happening, it is important to make it clear that each item is really yours or your child’s. The simplest and most effective way to ensure this is with labels. There are several color and size options that can be added to each item, including pencils and pens, which can be used to identify who owns each item.
It is also a good idea to mark your child’s name or something that identifies them on each piece of school uniform. This will increase the chances of someone finding and returning any clothing or objects that were left at school or lost, and you will avoid having to make new purchases throughout the year.
05. Have a good backpack
Finally, we couldn’t not mention the backpack. After all, it’s how students carry their materials to class and then home. Make sure you choose a model that is both comfortable to carry and has enough space for all your everyday materials.
Forcing several items into a small backpack can end up damaging some materials or the backpack itself, as well as increasing the chances that an object will slip out without being noticed.
It is worth noting that most children love backpacks. Therefore, try to find a theme based on a cartoon or character that they like. This way, they will be more excited to use it and, consequently, to store their school supplies correctly.
