Continuing on my back to school theme let’s focus on supplies that will help you child stay organized in school. The supply list will cover elementary school through high school. Organization is a vital factor for good grades, saving time and effort and feeling more confident. It also relieves stress when you don’t need to search for notes or remember when a project is due.
Here’s a list of school supplies to keep your child organized in school:
Binders – A binder is one of the best organization methods for school. Some students like to have a small binder for each subject, others go with one for all subjects. That is a personal or sometimes a school’s choice, but these main tips are helpful either way. Binders are usually used in grades 4 and up.
- You are better off spending more for the well made binder than spending less for a binder that won’t make it through the year.
- Be sure to find one that fits into your child’s backpack or school bag and isn’t too heavy to carry.
- Binders that provide a place for everything work wonders! If it can fit folders, paper, dividers, pens, pencils, an organizer, USB Drive, etc. that is the one to buy.
- Expandable binders are very helpful.
- Binders that can be closed in some way, by zipper or velcro, for example help keep the items inside the binder where they belong.
- There are binders that are large enough to be used as the main item in place of a book bag. They are closed and have a handle. Just add a smaller bag for personal items. For example this binder – Case-It 2-Inch O-Ring Zipper Binder with Removable Tab File, Purple Print (D-900-PPL-P) (D-900-PPL-P)
Folders – How many folders do we buy during back to school time each year? Do you notice that most, if not all are used though? That’s because folders can be helpful in organizing each subject, projects, notes that come home to parents, homework and extra curricular activities. Get them when they’re on sale. Be sure to purchase both regular folders and ones with holes for your binder (this is for grades 5 and up).
Labels of All Kinds
- Dividers for binders
- Labels for your child’s items – you can buy personalized labels or plain labels and write your child’s name. (for Kindergarten and up depending on how many things your child loses)
- Post It Notes – I can’t even list the number of ways these can be used. Parents can write a note and stick it on a test or homework sheet with a question. Students can place one on a text book where they need clarification from their teacher. Use the Post It flags to remember a paper that needs to be handed in.
- Label notebooks and folders with the subject name.
Dry Erase Board – Keep a dry erase board at home for homework, study or daily task reminders. This is so much easier than a calendar for younger children or with special needs who can see what needs to be done clearly and can be changed as needed.
Pencil Holder – These come in many variations, such as a pencil box that can be left in school (for Kindergarten to about 4th grade), to fabric, plastic or mesh bags. Some are made for binders. Besides pencils keep erasers, glue sticks, and other small items in one place.
Calendar – Some schools provide students with a planner that contains a calendar, a place for teachers and parents to write notes, information on days off, etc. If not, a calendar that is large enough for your child to write in and keep track of homework, tests, projects, and other school events will keep you both organized. (Grades 6 and up)
Besides supplies, maintain an area in your home for homework that is clean and quiet. Keep to a schedule for homework and studying. Go through your child’s backpack and binder until your child shows you that he is staying on top of his schoolwork. When a project or test is due, help your child begin preparing for it early and organize all schoolwork and clothing the night before the school day.
There are supplies available to help your child stay organized for school. Make use of them and be ready to assist your child throughout the school year.
What are some other supplies or methods that you use to keep your child organized during school?
Book Resource: The Organized Student: Teaching Children the Skills for Success in School and Beyond
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