10 Ways (Not) To Get Organized for Back-To-School (Sponsored)

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The school year is sneaking up on us, and you know what that means—school supplies, oversized shoes that will be outgrown before Halloween, and parents everywhere scrambling to quiz their kids on math facts so the teachers don’t suspect they spent the summer binge-watching shows. But don’t worry! It’s not too late to get you and your little ones somewhat organized for the upcoming school year. Here are ten tips to help you get (kind of) ready before the first bell rings—or you could just chill by the pool. Your choice!

1. Start Shopping Early: Most parents wait until after the first day of school to hunt down the teacher’s supply list, which is usually crumpled in a backpack that looks like it survived a tornado. Avoid the chaos of last-minute shopping by getting your supplies now while everyone else is still enjoying summer. You might get the wrong kind of notebook paper and way fewer three-ring binders than you need, but hey, that’s why we have Amazon Prime!
2. Begin Strength Training: Not for you, but for your child! Those hefty science binders aren’t going to carry themselves, right?
3. Conduct a “Bus Stop Drill”: The best way to prepare for school mornings is to practice! Sneak into your child’s room at an ungodly hour and gently wake them up, declaring it’s time to get ready. While they’re still half-asleep, yell about shoes, homework, and where those elusive socks are. Repeat until you can do this in under five minutes—or until they file a restraining order against you.
4. Sort Your Crayons: If you’re like most parents, you have a collection of broken crayons. Before you buy more, sift through the bin and set aside the little bits. Did you know you can melt those into new crayons? Just kidding! You can toss them—who has time for that?
5. Create a Homework Station: Honestly, I’m not even sure what that is, but Pinterest told me to include it.
6. Establish an Accountability Folder: Keep your kids on track with checklists and chore charts because, let’s be honest, you need another thing to remind them about!
7. Prep in Advance: One of the biggest time-wasters of the school year is making lunches. Eliminate that hassle by preparing a whole bunch of sandwiches today, sealing them in Ziploc® bags, and freezing them. Lunches for the whole year? Done! (Just don’t worry about how fresh they’ll be by June—your kid wasn’t going to eat it anyway!)
8. Pick a First Day Outfit: Your child will want to wear something that makes them feel great, but nope! Mom says it’s time for that adorable apple-patterned dress (that matches sister’s, of course) because we need a perfect first-day photo for social media.
9. Start Crafting “First Day of School” Signs: You’re already making those chalkboards with your kids’ ages and fun facts about them, right? If not, you might want to consider delaying their school year so you can get the perfect shot.
10. Sharpen Those Pencils: This is a literal suggestion. Every year, we buy a ton of new pencils even though we have enough in the house to build a replica of the Eiffel Tower.

And there you have it! Follow these tips, and you might feel a little more prepared for the new school year—sort of. But let’s be real, what’s a little chaos when you have the memories to make?

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Summary

As the back-to-school season approaches, parents can often feel overwhelmed by the chaos of preparation. From shopping early and doing bus stop drills to organizing homework stations and creating photo-worthy first-day outfits, these tips (even if a bit tongue-in-cheek) aim to help you navigate the madness of the school year with a smile.