From homework help and Pomodoro techniques to technology tips and DIY-notebooks, here are the 7 best back-to-school organization hacks that will undoubtedly change your life (and school year). The solution: easily combine and organize all of your pages with a DIY notebook! This book can also be a space for parents to preserve their child’s schoolwork/artwork, a make-your-own assignment notebook, or a ‘scrapbook’ to collect items over the year. This way, when it’s time to get work done, everything is on hand! It will cost you less than $5 and actually looks cute, too. This ‘grab-and-go’ section is not only convenient, but it provides healthy options without your kids having to bug you each afternoon for what to eat. This way, everything you need—from to-dos to random notes—is all in one place! For the Pomodoro Technique, you’ll focus on a single task for 45 minutes (without trailing off or losing attention). Write down any distractions that come up and complete those tasks within the 15-minute break. Then, take a short break to reset your mind and start again. PS: While you’re working on the 45-minute segment, you can use a Chrome app, like StayFocused, to help you temporarily remove notifications.
