Organizing School Papers

I know I might be behind in things, but if we’re being honest, I’m willing to bet I’m not the only one who hasn’t dealt with the school papers from this past year. It’s one of those things that’s been eating at me, along with a zillion other things that I know I should get done.

Instead of doing even one of those things I sat down to veg in front of the TV. With nothing else on I settled for one of those professional organizing shows, and I wish I could remember the name of the show, or the professional organizer on it. (I think it was Hellen Buttigieg?)

To make a long story short, this organizer had a brilliant way to organize school papers. At least it seemed that way to me! Simply take a Tupperware hanging file tub, insert hanging files, each labeled with a school grade, and there’s a quick, simple organizing system for the best of the school papers! And for artwork that is too large, but should be saved – an art portfolio envelope! How simple!

Now, if you’re me, I will be saving more than just a few papers for each child. If I can’t pick just one or two from each month, or too many to fit in the hanging file, I will just add another hanging file folder! At least, that’s my plan!

I whipped one of these handy boxes in about 15 minutes this weekend. I used the Sterlite air/water tight  storage box was $11.99 at Target (although on-line it is $12.99) and the hanging files were $5.99 there as well. I’m making another box this weekend, so both boys have one!

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**Update: This system works GREAT as long as you stay on top of going through school papers daily, then at the end of the year sort through the papers you’ve saved once more and keep only the best!