Back to School Desk Organizing!

It's that time of year!  Students are getting back to school!  

Kids can get SO excited about going back to school, seeing old and meeting new friends, picking out their outfits, and purchasing new school supplies.  They crave both the newness and also the consistent routines.  

This is the time of year when we get organized:  desks, school supplies, backpacks, lockers... it can be a bit overwhelming.  Where do we even begin?  

​Here are some resources to help you get started with organizing your desk!
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Organizing Your Desk!

Where do I even start?  

Ready for a full desk makeover?   Set aside some time to take everything out of the desk, go through all of your items, and give everything a 'home'.  

Read more for step-by-step guidance:  
Organizing Your Desk Drawers

One Quick Tip, please!

Have just a few minutes?  Here is one tip for keeping your desk supplies visible and easy-to-reach.  This can be used for your drawers, papers, or setting up moveable 'basket stations'.  

Read more:  Think Vertical for Desk Supplies

Video Tutorials: Organizing Your Desk

Check out these short tutorials with ideas of how you can get your desk organized...
​the tips apply to both adults and kids!

Blog post: Tips for Tidying your Desk
with Marie Kondo

Blog post:  Tidy Up Your Desk
​with Ann Dooley

Book Recommendations
​for Kids

​If you have younger kids, you may be interested in picture books that teach about tidying and organizing.  Books are a great way to teach about new skills! 

Click here for some recommendations!

Have questions?  Let me know!
Happy Organizing!  ~Laura