As a professional organizer, the secret strategy to beat the overwhelm of this season is to take consistent action in short, manageable time increments.  I've seen how tiny, bite-sized actions in at anytime create huge breathing room for the coming months. 

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.

If you’re just getting started, this is the order that I would recommend that you follow to get your whole house organized.