{"id":3408,"date":"2016-08-08T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-08T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=3408"},"modified":"2025-12-16T16:00:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T21:00:04","slug":"get-organized-for-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/get-organized-for-back-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Get Organized for Back to School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time for new shoes and lunch boxes once again. \u00a0As lazy summer days come to an end, we\u2019re energized with new ideas to get you organized and ready for the first day of school.<\/p>\n<p>From pre-school to college, solid wood Amish furniture can make the morning routine a little easier, the homework time more interesting, and the organization helpful for all ages.<\/p>\n<h2>Greeting the Day<\/h2>\n<p>Children thrive on routine. Set up a spot for storage with backpacks, lunch boxes, school shoes, and coats. \u00a0When breakfast is done and teeth are brushed, let your foyer or hallway be the next stop.<\/p>\n<h3>Begin with a Bench Seat<\/h3>\n<p>A spacious and inviting place to sit and put on shoes, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Ivey-Storage-Bench\/p\/7477\">Amish Storage Bench with Baskets and Drawers<\/a> offers storage to tuck them right inside. And, for those days that call for boots, this is the perfect seat to store them in.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Ivey-Storage-Bench\/p\/7477\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20611 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Storage-Bench-with-Baskets-and-Drawers--300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Storage Bench with Baskets and Drawers\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Storage-Bench-with-Baskets-and-Drawers--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Storage-Bench-with-Baskets-and-Drawers--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Storage-Bench-with-Baskets-and-Drawers--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Storage-Bench-with-Baskets-and-Drawers--750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Storage-Bench-with-Baskets-and-Drawers--190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Storage-Bench-with-Baskets-and-Drawers-.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Give them a Hall Pass<\/h3>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Bray-Entryway-Hall-Tree-Bench\/p\/49132\">Bray Entryway Hall Tree Bench<\/a> provides room for all student essentials.\u00a0 Pre-schoolers to pre-teens will love this morning stop.\u00a0 Here they can grab coats or sweaters and backpacks or binders that store neatly in the cubby holes. Add a full-length mirror for last minute hairstyling and wardrobe checks before heading out the door!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Bray-Entryway-Hall-Tree-Bench\/p\/49132\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3452 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Baltimore-Hall-Tree-Bench.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Baltimore Hall Tree Bench\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Baltimore-Hall-Tree-Bench.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Baltimore-Hall-Tree-Bench-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Baltimore-Hall-Tree-Bench-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Home to homework<\/h2>\n<p>After the afternoon snack and stretch, establish a positive approach to homework by setting up an inviting spot for studies. Since kids of all ages devote a lot of time to homework, let our cozy Amish furniture selections provide the warm, inviting atmosphere they need to stay focused.<\/p>\n<h3>Let the Bedroom Beckon<\/h3>\n<p>The special sanctuary for school-aged children is the privacy of their bedroom. A built-in study area that provides organization and comfort contributes to the completion of homework.\u00a0 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Gallanheim-Mission-Student-Desk\/p\/49552\">Amish Gallanheim Mission Student Desk<\/a> is perfectly proportioned for scholars of all ages and is designed to accommodate electronic devices.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Gallanheim-Mission-Student-Desk\/p\/49552\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_49552-Amish-Gallanheim-Mission-Student-Desk-120-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Gallanheim Mission Student Desk\n\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_49552-Amish-Gallanheim-Mission-Student-Desk-120-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_49552-Amish-Gallanheim-Mission-Student-Desk-120-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_49552-Amish-Gallanheim-Mission-Student-Desk-120.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Create a Reading Realm<\/h3>\n<p>Tucked in the corner of the bedroom where the carpet is soft and the furniture is cozy is the best place to create a space to read.\u00a0 A warm, inviting spot away from the noise of the busy day brings time for turning pages.\u00a0 An Amish Child\u2019s Upholstered Lounge Chair will wrap students in comfort as they complete their reading assignments.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3454 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Childs-Upholstered-Lounge-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Child's Upholstered Lounge Chair\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Childs-Upholstered-Lounge-Chair.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Childs-Upholstered-Lounge-Chair-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Childs-Upholstered-Lounge-Chair-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Brighten with a Bookcase<\/h3>\n<p>With room for schoolbooks and dictionaries, novels and classics, coloring books and kids\u2019 favorites, a bookcase like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Kid-s-Jasper-Mission-Bookcase\/p\/63592\">Amish Kid&#8217;s Jasper Mission Bookcase<\/a>\u00a0provides the designated spot for rows of great reads.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Kid-s-Jasper-Mission-Bookcase\/p\/63592\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26383 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_63592-Amish-Kids-Mission-Bookcase-10-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Kid's Jasper Mission Bookcase\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_63592-Amish-Kids-Mission-Bookcase-10-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_63592-Amish-Kids-Mission-Bookcase-10-737x1024.jpg 737w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_63592-Amish-Kids-Mission-Bookcase-10-768x1067.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_63592-Amish-Kids-Mission-Bookcase-10.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t Forget Fun Time<\/h2>\n<p>Once homework is done, it\u2019s time for some fun. With books tucked away and tablets charging, how about some good old-fashion fun that encourages learning?\u00a0 Coloring, drawing, Play-doh, and blocks are popular options. Keep furniture that rewards hard work in their bedroom like an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Hardwood-Childs-Modesto-Table\/p\/46427\">Amish Kids\u2019 Modesto Activity Table<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Hardwood-Childs-Modesto-Table\/p\/46427\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Kids-Modesto-Activity-Table.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Kids' Modesto Activity Table\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Kids-Modesto-Activity-Table.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Kids-Modesto-Activity-Table-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amish-Kids-Modesto-Activity-Table-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">When College Has Entered the Picture<\/h2>\n<p>For students leaving home, a storage chest will help on move-in day and beyond. The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Rufe-Hope-Chest-with-Cedar-Bottom\/p\/47972\"> Amish Rufe Hope Chest with Cedar Bottom<\/a> will help your scholar keep their space tidy, and can pull double duty as a coffee table or bench seat. Customize it by adding brass plate engraving with words of encouragement to help stave off homesickness.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Rufe-Hope-Chest-with-Cedar-Bottom\/p\/47972\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27858 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_47972-Amish-Rufe-Cedar-Chest-50-300x221.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_47972-Amish-Rufe-Cedar-Chest-50-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_47972-Amish-Rufe-Cedar-Chest-50-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_47972-Amish-Rufe-Cedar-Chest-50.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a dorm room, apartment, or bedroom at a relative\u2019s home, send them off to college with a study center that\u2019s built for success.\u00a0 The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Traditional-Student-PC-Desk-with-Optional-Hutch-Top\/p\/54302\"> Amish Traditional Student PC Desk with Optional Hutch Top<\/a><br \/>\nprovides a work space with all the options needed to support student studies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Traditional-Student-PC-Desk-with-Optional-Hutch-Top\/p\/54302\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27378 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_54302-Amish-Noble-Mission-Student-Writing-Desk-with-Optional-Hutch-Top-331-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Traditional Student PC Desk with Optional Hutch Top\n\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_54302-Amish-Noble-Mission-Student-Writing-Desk-with-Optional-Hutch-Top-331-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pid_54302-Amish-Noble-Mission-Student-Writing-Desk-with-Optional-Hutch-Top-331.jpg 568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As they dress for success and shine an apple for the first day back, rely on Amish made furniture to help with the process.\u00a0 Style and comfort that contribute to organization is always an A+ recipe for success.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"related-post slider\">\r\n        <div class=\"headline\">Related Posts<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"post-list owl-carousel\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n        What Language do the Amish Speak?  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"What language do the Amish speak?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch.jpg 2240w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. 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