It's back to school time around here and we are SLOWLY getting ready to head back. My daughter is heading into 6th grade this year, so the excitement for back to school isn't as much as it was in elementary school. This year brings changing classes and learning a new side of the building. She also has a new locker and that brings excitement of decorating but nervousness of getting it opened!
She got to go in this week and check out her locker and walk her schedule. Decorating the locker was top of the list so off we went! We started by checking out all the back to school sections at Target, Walmart and Five Below for locker decor.
At her school you are not supposed to use tape on the lockers, so magnets are key! My daughter had to have a mirror, dry erase board and pencil holder. We also made a little banner out of some pretty pattern paper to add another fun touch.
I saw several kids using wallpaper in their locker. They sell a magnetic version but you could also use pattern paper, cut to fit it snug inside the locker and adhere with magnets. Pictures are another fun thing to add to your locker to add personality!
The sky's the limit when choosing decor items for your locker. But in reality students don't spend that much time at their lockers, so keeping it practical is probably best.
Organizing your locker is another thing to think about. They make various shelves that can add space to the bottom of your locker. This year she opted for the basic wire shelf. This can help divide your books between classes before lunch and those after.
We also like using baskets, pencil cups or boxes to store extra supplies in the top of your locker. Staying organized is a key to being a good student. You will know where your things are and assignments/supplies won't get lost!
