Basic tools for getting organized -- The curse of the too-heavy backpack -- My get-organized shopping list -- Desk disasters, locker shockers, and other major messes -- How to survive a desk disaster -- How to handle a locker shocker -- Pssst -- How to manage other major messes -- Give yourself regular checkups -- Plan for school success -- Use a student planner -- 9 great reasons to use a student planner -- Plan to manage your time -- After-school scheduler -- Plan for homework -- Homework checklist -- Deal with distractions -- Plan to be ready for school each day -- Is that your lunch box or a garbage can? -- Plan for long-term projects -- Long-term project planner -- Plan to learn -- Pssst -- Memory tips and tricks -- Plan to stay organized day-by-day -- Is it worth it to get organized? -- A note for parents and teachers -- Helpful resources -- For kids -- For parents and teachers.