How to Keep your Child’s School Stuff in One Place

If your kids make a huge mess with their school stuff, or are constantly losing their homework, there is an easy solution to help you clean up their act!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A large basket
• A folder organizer
• A clothes hook

1. Choose a corner or small space for your kids' things.
2. Place a basket on the floor for their backpacks.
3. Hang a folder organizer on the wall for folders for their homework after it has been completed and checked and for things like permission slips.
4. Add a clothes hook for coats, scarves, hats, or whatever else your kids need for school.
5. Instruct your children to put their school things in their "school corner" unless they are using them.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep on your kids to put things in their school corner if they start to let it slide
• Add a mat on the floor for muddy shoes
• Keep the school corner near the door for the best effect
• Don't forget to check the folder for permission slips!