The simple play-by-play every busy mom with end-of-year school clutter needs this week. Make a garbage pile. Toss broken, dried-out, and no-longer-needed items. Make a “save” pile. Gather artwork, certificates, special projects, and keepsakes. Separate school supplies. Sort markers, crayons, notebooks, pencils, folders, and extras. Put gently used supplies away for summer use. Create an easy-to-access spot for crafts and rainy-day activities. Save next year’s supplies. Place reusable supplies in a designated “Back to School” bin. Store memories in a designated memory bin. Keep only the most meaningful items and give them a permanent home. Label everything. Future-you will thank you when August rolls around. Put it all away now. Don’t leave piles sitting around waiting for another day. A little effort this week saves months of staring at school clutter and wondering what to do with it.