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    Sarah LyonsBy Sarah LyonsAugust 29, 2024Updated:December 20, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    If you have school-age children, you are most likely dealing with an ever-growing stack of school papers and artwork. Some of the papers may go straight to the recycle bin, but what do you do with the important papers and special artwork you would like to keep? 
    Start by Sorting

    Before you can start organizing your child’s paperwork and art projects, you need to decide what to discard and what to keep. Set aside papers that show your child’s writing skills and artwork that you feel is unique to their personality. Discard worksheets or daily papers. Make another stack of papers that have information you need, such as calendars, directories, or spelling lists. Try to sort items at least once a week so the paper stack does not get out of control.

    “Parents may want to feature their child’s artwork by hanging it in frames on the wall,” said Stephanie Davis, a certified professional organizer from Let’s Get Organized. “This gives them the opportunity to enjoy it, then change the pictures over time.”

    Start a Keepsake Box

    A keepsake box is a space for you to save items that mean something to you or your child. Davis suggests using a file box. Some parents may have a file for each grade level, but Davis recommends sorting items by type, such as artwork, invitations, pictures, projects, and adventures. This will give the file box a more defined purpose and is easier for the parent to maintain.

    “The keepsake boxes should be stored where they are easy to get to. If it is stored on a closet shelf, it is less likely to be used than if it is stored somewhere that is easily accessed.”

    Create a Family Binder

    As a mom of six, our family has our fair share of paperwork. Creating a family binder for important information has helped me stay organized. Each family member has a tab, and their sports calendars, school directories, and medical information are stored there. When I need something in a hurry, I know right where to look.

    “I encourage families to go digital,” said Davis. “They can use one family calendar app so everyone knows what is going on and important papers can be scanned and computerized as well. I try to be flexible and figure out what works for each family.”

    Go Digital

    Some parents may find it easier to go digital when it comes to storing their child’s artwork and school papers.

    “I use the Artkive app to store my kids’ art,” said Joanna Cline, a mother of three. “At the end of the year, I will make a photobook of their artwork.”

    Other apps that help save artwork are DearMuse or Keepy. Many of them have family sharing available.

    The main thing to remember is that the items you want to keep will develop and change over time. As you add to your keepsake box, you may find that some items don’t seem as important a few years later, and it is okay to discard them to make room for the things that you value now. Parents should never feel guilty about not keeping every single paper, painting, and essay. Realistically, it’s only important to keep the items that mean the most.

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