LESLIE LIKES: Top 10 Favorite Tools & Supplies to Get Organized for the New Year
Welcome back to a brand-new semester!
Whether the last few months went smoothly or felt like a scramble, a new term is the perfect opportunity to pause, reset, and figure out what worked for your student—and what didn’t. To help kick things off, I’ve pulled together my top ten favorite tools and supplies for staying organized, managing time, and studying smarter. These aren’t random picks—these are the products I recommend to every student I coach because they make a real, measurable difference.
Let’s set your student up for a strong start—with systems that actually stick.
Order Out Of Chaos/Samsill 5 Subject Spiral School Organizer with Clipboard
Designed by Leslie in collaboration with organizing company, Samsill, this portable organizer’s unique design gives students an EASY way to take notes, complete homework, keep track of papers and assignments ALL-IN-ONE place. It eliminates the worry of missing homework or classwork.
Order Out of Chaos Academic Planner
We love utility carts because they are so versatile and great for student organization! Use it to set up a homework station with everything your student needs to complete assignments (think pens, paper, scissors, crayons, markers, headphones…). Or use one for dorm room organization. The vertical design saves floor space (which is already limited in a dorm room!) and is great for organizing everything from cleaning supplies to toiletries. Endless possibilities!
MyStudyLife
MyStudyLife is a simple, student-focused planning app that helps track class schedules, homework, assignments, and exams. It’s especially helpful as a digital backup system, a place where students can check deadlines on the go.
Otter AI
Otter AI records and transcribes lectures, study sessions, and even group projects. This is a game-changer for students who tend to miss information during fast-paced lectures or struggle to take notes and listen at the same time. Instead of frantically writing everything down, students can focus on understanding and review later.
Zebra Pen Note-Taking Set
Color-coding isn’t just fun, it’s functional. This set of curated pens is great for clean, colorful note-taking and planning. Using different colors for headings, key ideas, or subjects helps students process information faster and improve recall.
Big Capacity Pencil Case
A spacious pencil case keeps essential school supplies organized in one place. Multiple compartments help prevent digging and distractions. This large capacity pencil case keeps pens, highlighters, sticky notes and more altogether and easy to grab, helping to save time and eliminate frustration.
Analog Desk Clock
An easy-to-read analog clock helps students see time passing, estimate time more accurately, and become more aware of how long tasks take. This is one of the simplest and most effective time management tools, and we love the desktop version!
Magnetic Whiteboard & Cork Board Combo
This dual-purpose planning board combines writable space with pin-up storage. It’s ideal for tracking deadlines and displaying important papers.
Silicone Magnetic Fidget Balls
These quiet silicone and magnetic fidget balls give restless hands something to do so the brain can stay engaged. The varied textures provide sensory stimulation perfect to use while studying, doing homework, or listening during lessons.
Under Desk Foot Rest
This ergonomic foot rest allows gentle movement during seated work and supports good posture. Subtle movement helps with focus and comfort, especially during longer study sessions.
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