| Although children will be loath to admit it, the school | | | | Beyond organization ensuring that your child has all the |
| year is fast approaching. With the new school year | | | | stationery supplies they need for the school year is |
| comes all the chaos and activity of new classes, | | | | another concern. With many schools facing austerity |
| interests and sporting activities. One of the most | | | | cuts the new school year promises to be a challenging |
| common headaches for parents is keeping their brood | | | | time for both parents and teachers. |
| organized and on-time for their busy social calendars. | | | | One of the ways you can avoid the impact of budget |
| Organise | | | | restrictions is by ensuring you have a supply cupboard |
| A great way to get your children involved and excited | | | | at home to help your child when they need it. |
| about being organized is to get them involved in the | | | | However, before buying anything new, look around the |
| process. For example, creating a personalised calendar | | | | house! Many common supplies, like scissors, note card |
| is cheap, easy and loads of fun. Your kids will enjoy | | | | and pens can be stuffed in drawers and forgotten |
| the experience of filling in a calendar with all the fun | | | | about. Do an inventory check and keep everything in |
| activities that lie ahead. Incorporate plenty of colour | | | | one location. Offers on back-to-school items generally |
| and different logos to go with specific activities to | | | | start around August and September so keep an eye |
| keep them interested and excited about the project. | | | | out for other money saving opportunities. |
| Upon completion your child can proudly hang their own | | | | Whatever your stationery needs, getting a head start |
| calendar in their bedroom or kitchen and keep up to | | | | on the school year and make for a stress free |
| date with all their activities. | | | | experience when September rolls around. |
| Supplies | | | | |