Article: Stack your books in a neat pile, put your pencils and pens in a pencil case, and put your loose papers into folders or binders before you start to pack your bag so you can get an idea of how much room you’ll need and how you can arrange your bag.  If your school has a supply list, use it as a guide and make sure you’ve got everything you need. Placing smaller items like pens, pencils, and highlighters in their own case will prevent them from getting lost in the backpack. Make sure the bag is completely empty before you pack it so you don’t miscalculate what you can fit in there. Laying your bag flat on a surface like a table, bed, or even the ground will make it easier for you to start loading larger items into the bag first. The backpack should be facing up, with the straps underneath the bag. With the bag laid flat, open up the main compartment and put the largest books in first. These will be pressed against your back, so make sure they’re even and there aren’t any bulges or edges that could dig into your back. The padding on the back of the bag will help to make it more comfortable.  If your bag is divided into 2 or more large sections, place your books into the rear section closest to the back of the bag, near the straps. Stack the books with the largest on the bottom and the smallest on the top After you’ve put your books into your backpack, stack your supplies on top of them, arranging them so that they’re even. Start with the larger items like binders and notebooks, then place your folders and other materials on top of them. Try to form an even layer so they don’t shift around too much when you’re wearing the backpack. Use the compartments and pouches at the front of the backpack to hold your smaller items like pencil cases and sticky notes. Anything that you don’t want to get crushed by the weight of your books and supplies should be stored in a separate compartment on your backpack. Expensive and fragile electronic items like phones and tablets should be packed last so they’re on top of all of the heavier items in your bag. If you have emergency medications like an inhaler, epipen, or insulin supplies, pack them last and in an easy-to-reach location. Keep any emergency medications in their own bag so you can pull them all out at once if you need them. If your backpack is too heavy, you could strain or injure yourself. Test your backpack out by putting it on and walking around a bit before you head to school. If you need to readjust any items, it’s better to do that before you get to school! If the backpack feels too heavy or uneven, consider carrying a few of the books or binders instead of packing them in your bag.
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Organize your books and school supplies before you pack them. Lay the empty backpack flat on a table or bed. Put heavy items like books into the backpack first. Place binders, notebooks, and folders on top of books. Insert smaller items into the smaller compartments. Pack any electronics, fragile items, and emergency supplies last. Put on the backpack to see how it feels before you go to school.