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Having a neat, organized binder will set you up for success throughout the school year. Check out the tips below to learn the best, most effective way to organize your binder for school. Say goodbye to messy loose papers and lost homework assignments for good!
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Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat is an insertable hole puncher?Community AnswerIt is a hole puncher that has holes where you can link it into your binder. You should be able to purchase these at Staples or any other school/ office supply store.
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QuestionHow do I put in the scissors and other things?Community AnswerThey make pencil cases to go in your binder, so you can put your scissors, glue, post-it notes, pencils and so on in your binder.
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QuestionWould you recommend having a binder that holds everything together, or having multiple zipper binders for each subject so papers don't get lost?Community AnswerPut holes in everything and don't put things in pockets. Stuff in pockets falls out, and if all of your papers are stacked in a folder, you're more likely to miss or forget to do something.
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Tips
- Keep a planner in there so you can write your homework down and not forget.Thanks
- Be nice to your binder. Don't toss it or damage it.Thanks
- Remember, your binder reflects your personality. Keep it organized if you want a good impression on others.Thanks
Tips from our Readers
- Avoid using the pocket in the front of your binder. It may become the main place you store things, which will mess up any organizing you’ve tried to do. Consider closing it with tape.
- In the beginning of the year, put your class schedule in the plastic pocket on the front of your binder. That way you can check it easily.
- Go through your binder once a month and get rid of anything you no longer need.
Warnings
- Even though your binder will be organized, a zip-up binder is highly recommended. Be careful. If you don't use a zip-up binder, your papers might fall out.Thanks
- If you are the kind of person who rips paper make sure you don't need itThanks
Things You'll Need
- Binder/folder
- Dividers or dividers with folders
- A large amount of lined paper in the back
- Planner or calendar (optional)
- Lots of papers to organize
- A table of contents (if desired)
- Plastic Sleeves (optional)
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About This Article
To organize your binder for school, keep materials for each class separate and always have extra supplies on hand. Use a divider for each class you take so you don't get your work mixed up. Use plastic or laminated paper dividers so they don’t tear throughout the year. Arrange your dividers in order of your classes. For example, if you have math first, put it first in your binder. Keep your class schedule at the front of your binder so you can easily check what class you have next. You should also keep some lined paper in the front or back of your binder to take notes on. Consider getting an insertable binder hole punch, which goes in your binder. This will be really useful if you need to file something but you can't find a regular hole punch. For more tips, including how to choose your binder for school, read on!
Reader Success Stories
- "I liked the tip where it says if you have a planner, place it in your binder so you won't forget your homework. This tip was helpful because some people do forget to write things down in their planner." ..." more
