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Sometimes, it feels like keeping your locker organized is harder than advanced trigonometry. But it doesn’t have to be that way! If you feel overwhelmed by the state of your locker, start with a clean slate (literally) by taking everything out of your locker. From there, you can use some supplies to help you organize your books, papers, pens, and other belongings to create a welcoming and easy-to-navigate space. We’ve got plenty of locker organization ideas, so keep reading to find what tips and tricks will work best for you!
Things You Should Know
- Invest in locker accessories like hooks , shelves , and magnetic organizers .
- Follow your class schedule when organizing your locker to easily find textbooks and binders.
- Clean out your locker at the end of the week to start Monday with a newly organized space.
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QuestionHow should I stack things in my locker?Kathi Burns is a board certified Professional Organizer (CPO) and Founder of Organized and Energized!, her consulting business with a mission to empower people to master their environment and personal image by assisting them in taking control, making change and organizing their lives. Kathi has over 17 years of organizing experience and her work has been featured on Better Homes and Gardens, NBC News, Good Morning America, and Entrepreneur. She has a BS in Communication from Ohio University.Lockers are naturally vertical most of the time, so arranging things vertically is probably going to be the most efficient way to go. So, don't lay things horizontally in your locker and stack them that way; lean them up on their sides and use each shelf and section to store a separate row of items.
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QuestionHow often should I clean out my locker?Kathi Burns is a board certified Professional Organizer (CPO) and Founder of Organized and Energized!, her consulting business with a mission to empower people to master their environment and personal image by assisting them in taking control, making change and organizing their lives. Kathi has over 17 years of organizing experience and her work has been featured on Better Homes and Gardens, NBC News, Good Morning America, and Entrepreneur. She has a BS in Communication from Ohio University.Spend 5-10 minutes a day re-organizing, throwing out trash, and putting things where they belong. It really shouldn't be a monumental task to just take a few minutes to put things in their place every day, and this will keep you from needing to do any kind of massive purge or re-organization every month.
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QuestionHow can I personalize my locker if it's small?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerConsider adding a locker shelf or hanging file folder of your favorite color. This is a great way to add a personal touch while also maximizing your space.
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- Clean out your locker before you start organizing. This way, everything will be nice and tidy for you to put everything back into place.Thanks
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- Arrange your textbooks, binders, and supplies from left to right to match your schedule. That way, you can just grab and go when the bell rings! If you want to get even more organized, try color-coding your stuff by class.
- Make the most of your locker's space by adding handy shelves and magnetic accessories like hooks, folders, and bins. They'll help you neatly separate everything and keep items from getting tossed at the bottom.
- Do a quick yet thorough locker cleanout every Friday — toss trash, put everything back where it belongs, and bring textbooks home you don't need. You'll feel ready to tackle Monday with an organized locker!
- Place thicker textbooks and chunky binders on lower shelves so you don't drop them on your head trying to pull them down! Keep lightweight notebooks and loose papers up top where they're easier to reach.
- Stick a magnetic dry-erase board on the inside of your locker door to jot reminders, doodle during boring times, or write down any sudden schedule changes. Keep extra markers handy in a fun magnetic cup.
- Designate containers or trays to group smaller items like pens, jewelry, and lip balm so they don't end up buried under your textbooks. Magnetic versions attach right inside your locker!
- If you share a locker, make sure to ask the person you share with about the things that they want to keep!
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References
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