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Controlling School Clutter and Managing Study Spaces

That school project art has a way of taking on a life of its own.  The works are sentimental and special, but how do you draw the line and respect your child and your space at the same time?  Here are some solutions and systems to not only control the paper wars, but honor your youngster’s creative genius and teach them how to make smart choices that will help them become an organized adult.

Solutions to Kid Art Organization

• Rollaway art tote /suitcase -IF she loves it….we display it for that week….With all the color pencils and her stuff……
• Art desk with filing system and stackable boxes
• Traditional filing cabinets at computer
• Refrigerator Art – how to keep it neat
• Art wall that rotates
• “frames” wallpaper to display art..and keep it cool
• Transforming an old table area….or kitchen counter….
• chalkboard…on wheels…
• Big Post Its
• Cindy Idea – Mailing Tubes ( office supply) label by year
  
  

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