Clear the clutter, clear the mind

By the end of the week, backpacks and binders can look like a paper tornado passed through. A weekly Sunday night reset keeps clutter from piling up and helps students enter Monday feeling calm, prepared, and in control. 
 
Here are a few ideas to add into your routine:

1. Sort papers: File notes into appropriate short-term and long-term folders and binders, recycle old worksheets, and toss scraps.
2. Restock supplies: Sharpen pencils, refill sticky notes, and check chargers.
3. Tidy up: Use a pencil case for small items and remove what doesn’t belong (snacks, wrappers, toys).
4. Match calendar to backpack: Make sure what’s packed lines up with the week ahead like projects, practices, and gear.