I was invited to view a webcast from pro organizer Peter Walsh in which he tackled how to get kids organized for school. He talked to teachers, parents and kids about what works, what doesn’t, and how to handle specific challenges related to organization. The Webcast was sponsored by OfficeMax, who also sent me a sample of the new products in their back to school collection called Schoolio-Von-Hoolio. This is a basic summary of Peter’s tips for back to school:

TIPS FOR ORGANIZING YOUR HOME
1) Find the Vision you have for a Space
2) Make Organization a Family Value
3) Use the Right Tools for Great Organization

TIPS FOR ORGANIZING YOUR CHILD
1) Show that you Value Organization
2) Establish Clear Limits and Routines
3) Always ‘Finish the Cycle’ (Complete a Task)

TIPS FOR THE CLASSROOM
1) Establish Clear Routines
2) Involve Kids with Classroom Organization
3) Use Words, Pictures and Color to help Organize

This is a sample of some of the products in the new Schoolio-Von-Hoolio product line at OfficeMax, this one is called ‘Darling’.

I especially like the owl in this design, here he is on the coordinating drawstring bag:

If you are looking for fun new folders, notebooks, journals, binders, backpacks, drawstring bags, and other back to school supplies, check out the Schoolio-Von-Hoolio line at OfficeMax. I just went there today and you can get packs of Schoolio-Von-Hoolio crayons for ONE PENNY, limit 3 while supplies last. The designs are super-cute for both boys and girls. Now if I could just get Peter Walsh to actually come to my house and ORGANIZE ME, that would be great

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