Is your Home ready to go back to School?

Storage Space

• Put a bench in the mudroom or entry way to take off shoes and organize backpacks to get ready to do homework.
  
• Have cubbies with plenty of hooks to hang coats, backpacks, and lunch boxes. Add bins to hold smaller items and a shelf to hold shoes.
• Make the space multipurpose by incorporating it into your laundry room.
  
• Make the space a reflection of your family by adding your personal style and decor.

Snack Space

• Do you have a breakfast counter or a place to eat a quick snack?
• Add a kitchenette to your existing mud room with a mini fridge to store drinks and a cupboard for snacks.
• Organize your panty. Put healthy snacks low where the kids can reach them or have a bin or cabinet for after school snacks.
  

Study Space

• Hang a dry erase board with a calendar in the study area to keep track of homework and activities.
• Find a quiet distraction free area to do homework.
• Natural sunlight can stimulate learning and promote a positive attitude toward studying.
• Have a designated time to work on homework before the kids get out electronics or play outside or turn on the television.