Wow, the summer has flown by! Parents and kids in the Atlanta area are getting ready for school again and we all know that organization is the key to stress-free school days. We want you to start the school days off right, so here is North Atlanta Property Groups tips to make the back-to-school transition as easy as 123..45.1. Make a "drop-space." Using cubbies, hooks, and baskets, designate an area for coats, shoes, and backpacks. Keep family member's belongings divided, decluttered, and off the floor. Having a space for these things means that there will never be a frantic morning search for the missing shoes or MIA backpack.2. Adopt a system for school papers. As a general rule, there are two types of papers that come home from school -- the ones that need immediate attention and the ones you'll need for future reference. Both kinds need a space to land! For those that need your immediate attention, why not adopt some sort of "in" and "out" mailbox? Stacked mail sorters/desk organizers would be great for this purpose.{Source}3. Make use of a family calendar. For this project, we encourage you to think big and be diligent! A large calendar, in a central location, color-coded by person, with each family member's activities, and updated frequently is sure to keep your hectic days organized. Whether it be a store-bought fridge-mounted variety, or a DIY/customized project (I'm thinking chalk paint, cork board, magnetic paint, or vinyl clings!) a family calendar for everyone to reference will keep you coming and going in the right direction!{Source}4. Develop a homework station for your kinds to make working on school projects painless and peaceful. As parents, we care about the kind of learning experience our children have in the classroom AND it is just as important to give them the right study environment at home, too. A quiet, undisturbed, dedicated, and fully stocked location for studying will help kids be able to focus and be productive! Ensure that your homework station has everything your child will need to finish a project -- paper, pencils, colors, pens, erasers, markers, staplers, scissors, etc. {Source}5. Finally, consider placing a memo board or some type of message center near the door your family uses the most frequently. This is a great place to leave messages, reminders, and kind notes. {Source}In general, kids either love or hate going back to school, but an organized home and daily routines will benefit everyone when school schedules are tight and time is of the essence. Getting organized now will free up time to attend activities, events or dinners and downtime with the family. Not only do I love helping our clients find homes, but I also like seeing those homes run well, and the people who live in them enjoying life!Atlanta's Tax Free weekend is August 1st-3rd. Take advantage of all the back to school deals and stock up!Chae DuranSales AssociateNorth Atlanta Group10886 Crabapple Rd Ste. 400Roswell GA 30075Office: 404-990-3111Cell:678-790-CHAE (2423)
