Here are the steps to get your kids’ rooms and closets organized for the new school year. They can help with this process, too, so they can learn how to organize and care for their own spaces. The older they are, the more significant their participation.

This is for all of the college bound seniors out there: you’ve got a busy summer ahead of you getting ready for school. If you take a little time now to declutter these 6 things, you’ll be so glad and your parents will be extra thrilled with you.

Kids who learn organization early feel calmer, more confident, and better prepared for life.

They argue less about cleanup and help create a more peaceful home for the whole family. They take ownership of their space and value their possessions. This is a skill they will carry throughout their life and might actually thank you for teaching them.

Here are some tips to get kids organized and to teach those skills at the same time. They apply to adults as well so keep reading even if you don’t have kids!

Whether school is starting or ending, you need a system to manage your kids school papers.