Back-to-school season is almost here, and parents across New England are prepared for the usual school routine: the morning rush to get to the school bus, extracurriculars, field trips, and studying. Just like no two children have quite the same schedule, it also holds true that they require different environments to learn and handle their daily routines effectively. Home Closet Systems has some great tips to help your child start the school year in style – with organized home design.
Efficient Entryways
It’s important to have an entryway that holds everything your child needs before running out the door in the morning. Mud rooms aren’t just for coats anymore – they’re also for backpacks, school folders and lunch boxes. Use shelves, cabinets and wire baskets to store all your belongings at the door. Comfortable benches make it easy for little ones to get their shoes on and off during the day. Remember to add a hook for your keys just in case!
Pre-Plan Outfits
Use a valet rod in your child’s closet to plan and organize an outfit for every day of the week. This makes it easy to select and iron clothes over the weekend and keep them tidy throughout the week to prevent the need to re-press anything. Remember to check the weather forecast. If the weatherman says it looks like rain, you may want to include a Gore-Tex jacket in your child’s ensemble.
Desk Organization
A tidy desk is a sign of a tidy mind. Physical clutter is a distraction and prevents children from focusing on homework and school projects. We recommend charging stations to keep devices docked and out of the way during homework time. Similarly, utilize cord organizers and a pretty pencil holder in your child’s favorite color to clear space on the surface of their desk. Custom home office organization systems really work to keep kids on task. Top-rated schools in Taunton and Fall River are challenging, but children can easily achieve success with the right environment.
Keep a Calendar
Plan your day to avoid chaos in your schedule – and in your house. Everything from how long it takes to get ready in the morning to picking the kids up from soccer practice at night can be conveniently scheduled into a family calendar or whiteboard kept in the kitchen. This is a great way to communicate with busy family members, so you know where everyone will be after school or if your children have field trips to plan around.
Unwind
Remember: staying organized is about clearing mental clutter, too. Give your child a safe place to relax, unwind and simply be a kid. Many parents add books, video games, plush chairs and their child’s favorite toys to this area to help their child destress after a long day of studying. This space usually doubles as a fun play area when your children want to invite friends over from school.
Whether your child needs a space to study, an organized closet to help streamline the morning routine or even just a place to hang a backpack at the end of the day, Home Closet Systems has concepts to help your child succeed during the school year. Contact us today to book your in-home consultation and get custom organizational solutions for your lifestyle.
