Parent reminders, homework, school lunches, event notices… if you're not organized school commitments can get the better of you. If you have one child at school it's tough enough to get organized but multiply that by two, three or more children at school and it's almost impossible to stay on top of it all.
Here are a few ideas for keeping it all under control during the school year:
Set up a school zone in your house with different folders or file boxes for each of your kids and keep all important school papers and forms in there.
But, before you file those notices away make sure you write down any important dates and events in a big calendar you keep in the school zone. This will make it easy for you to simply glance at it in the mornings and know what's going on.
Envelopes and Pens: it's always hard to find them in the mornings when you're desperately trying to fill out those last minute field trip forms… make sure you keep these items handy in your school zone at all times.
A Homework box: another great addition to the school zone, this is a specific place where the kids place their pending homework. Make sure you check on the calendar when it's due back so they don't forget it.
Cash: keep some spare cash and loose change in a container in your school zone. Kids often need to take a dollar in for this or that. By keeping some cash handy you won't have to worry about stopping at the ATM before school.
Notice Board: buy a cheap inexpensive cork board and keep it in your school zone. Post up school event calendars, notices of special upcoming events, school phone numbers and any other school related notices you may need.
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