How to Organize Your Desk for School

A simple, step-by-step guide to help you clear the clutter and create a workspace that makes doing homework easier.

1. Clear everything off. Take every single item off your desk. Put everything in a pile on the floor so you have a completely empty surface to clean.
2. Clean the surface. Use your damp cloth to wipe down the desktop. If there are sticky spots or pencil marks, ask a grown-up for a safe cleaner to help remove them.
3. Sort your supplies. Look at your pile and sort items into three groups: things you use every day (like pencils), things you use sometimes (like rulers), and things that are broken or trash.
4. Organize your zones. Place your everyday items in reach of your dominant hand. Put your paper tray in a corner where it won't get in the way of your notebooks.
5. Label your bins. Use sticky notes or labels to mark where your supplies go. This helps you remember where to put things back when you are finished.