15 Clever Ways to Organize Your Life for the School Year

The school year is just around the corner for most of us (or maybe it’s already started where you live – yikes!). It may feel intimidating and overwhelming; back to school always means a rush to get things organized, last-minute school shopping, getting ready for homework and projects. It can drive anyone mad! But the good news is that it doesn’t have to be a stressful thing – I’ve rounded up 15 clever ways for you to organize your life for the school year and melt away the stress!

From tips to keep kiddos on track with lunches and homework to tips and tricks to help moms and dads stay sane in the back to school rush, these tips, tricks, projects, and DIYs are the perfect solutions for the school year. Check them out below and get inspired! As always, if you like what you see, please remember to click through and pin from the original source!

{Ikea Hack Grid Moodboard – The Beauty Dojo}

Keep all of your important office supplies and to-do lists close by but also keep it classy by utilizing the BARSÖ Trellis from Ikea!

{Back to School Must-Haves for Mom – Setting for Four}

These essentials are must-haves for moms as we hit back to school. Keep your sanity and keep it stylish with these awesome products!

{How to Foster a Calmer Life When You’re On the Go – Delineate Your Dwelling}

Keep calm, you’ve got this! Check out these awesome tips for keeping your cool when things get busy plus a helpful tracker to get you in the right state of mind.

{Command Center – Hobby Lobby}

Every organized home has a great command center! Utilize a calendar, chalkboard, and baskets for an easy-to-put together and useful look.

{Weekly Planner Insert – A Virtuous Woman}

Never lose track of all your to-dos! Keep your meal planning, chores, appointments, to-do’s, and even your water intake at your fingertips.

{Home Office – The Glitter Guide}

Every adult needs a functional office space to keep track of bills, to-do lists, and work projects. Even if you just set up a tiny corner desk, you’ll find yourself more productive!

{Kid’s Homework Area – Postbox Designs}

Kids need a solid workspace, too! Set up a dedicated homework area so they can get papers and projects done without spreading out on your kitchen table.

{DIY Kids Book Bin – This Little Street}

Keep library books in one place and organize by return dates or individual kids so you never have late fees or lost books again!

{DIY Pen Organizer – Amber Oliver | In the Loop}

Can never find a pen or pencil when you need one? Make a desktop organizer that keeps it all in one place so working is a breeze.

{Cork Board for Kid’s Art – Young House Love}

Show off your kid’s artwork and projects with a dedicated corkboard! You’ll save space on the fridge and kids will feel proud of having their art up on the wall.

{Homework Station from Polkadot Chair}

Keep kids on task by setting up a mini portable homework station. Stock pencils, post-its, paperclips and more so they can get their work done in record time.

{Printable Lunchbox Notes – Five Marigolds}

Let your kids know you’re thinking of them during the school day by leaving them little love notes in their lunchboxes!

{Kids Lunch Cart – Housewife Eclectic}

Make putting together lunches a breeze – kids can put together their own with this handy cart – simply pick a couple items from each level and you have lunch ready to go!

{Back to School Lunch Box Ideas – Vicky Barone}

Don’t run out of lunch ideas by the time the second week of school hits – theee easy compartment lunches are a snap to put together!

{Back to School Survival Kit – Pizzazzerie}

Great for moms and kids alike, these survival kits are perfect to keep in a purse or backpack. Be prepared for anything the school year will throw your way!

Now that you’ve seen my top picks to organize your life for the school year, do you feel inspired and empowered? I know I do! A lot of these tips are great for anyone to use, whether or not you have school-age kids. I know I feel more organized just by checking out all of that neat inspiration. Now get out there, keep your heads high, and tackle back to school head on!

How do you organize your life for the school year?