Organizing Kids Masks for School + Bilingual Labels (English / Chinese)
To keep our various kids’ masks organized, we have a system of separating clean and dirty masks. With color-coded bags and free printable bilingual (English and Chinese) labels, our simple method can help kids and adults of all ages be prepared and safe with fresh masks.
For reference, our organization method has helped both my 4-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter independently wear clean masks as part of their regular, daily routine.
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Tips for mask storage and organization at home
In our closets, we use a belt hanger rack to store extra masks and let them air dry after washing them. My kids can easily see the options and choose a certain color or design to match their clothes.
We also keep a few masks on the wall-mounted hanging coat rack near our door to grab on our way out.
Tips for mask storage and organization at school, travel, and on-the-go
When we’re out and about, we carry 2 small bags (cloth or silicone) to store our masks:
- 1 bag for clean, fresh masks
- 1 bag for worn masks that need to be washed
After taking off dirty masks, we put them in the “dirty” bag. Then we wash our hands with soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizer.
Silicone face mask storage cases
Last year, we used designated silicone face mask cases (similar version here) as shown in the above image. However, we realized the shape and size of typical silicone mask bags could hold only a couple of face masks. On many occasions, I almost forgot to refill the “clean” mask bag, and thus I realized we needed slightly larger bags.
Washable silicone storage bags for mask organization
Therefore, for this school year, we have switched to these sandwich-sized Stasher bags, because they can hold many more masks of various sizes. This way we can fill up “clean” mask bag in the beginning of the week without having to check on it every day.
After weaning off plastic ziplock bags and trying various brands, Stasher reusable silicone bags have been a consistent favorite because of it’s thick, durable material.
To maximize clarity and minimize confusion, each silicone bag is labeled and color-coded: turquoise for “clean / 干净 / 乾淨 (gānjìng)” and red for “dirty / 脏 /髒 (zāng)”.
Download free printable face mask storage labels
Labels are also helpful reminders for knowing where to put dirty masks and get clean masks. Since my kids are bilingual, I try to include their minority language, Chinese, as often as possible to normalize the language.
If English is your native language, you can quickly write labels by hand. Since many people find that writing Chinese characters is complicated and challenging, I’ve created printable bilingual labels in hopes it can help families who are learning Chinese like us.
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Click on the links below to download your desired language for face mask bag labels:
- English only
- Simplified Chinese only
- Traditional Chinese only
- Simplified Chinese and English
- Simplified Chinese, Hanyu Pinyin, and English
- Traditional Chinese and English
- Traditional Chinese, Zhuyin, and English
Materials for printing out labels:
Do you have any questions or suggestions on how to organize face masks for school, travel, or home?
If you have other ideas, please share them in the comments below!
I hope these ideas and labels can help your kids stay safe and organized at school or wherever you go during the day. Although we might live far from each other, we’re all connected in some way, and the world is small. I truly appreciate that you’re wearing a mask to protect yourself and your community.
More organization tips for kids at home or school
- Play Area / Homeschool Room Before and After: 11 Tips for Decluttering
- How We Keep Our Kitchen Safe and Organized with Kids
- Kids Art Cart, Storage System, and Organization Tips
I love this and just an ideas you can add a magnet and use the same label for dish washer.
Ahhh brilliant! When we get our dishwasher fixed, we will try your idea, thank you! 🙂