ORGANIZATION ADVICE FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
1. How do I help my child to prepare for the day ahead?
Before your child goes to bed, he/she should pack schoolwork and books in a book bag. Please allow your child to do this as it teaches responsibility. Lay out the next day's clothes. This will cut down on morning confusion and allow your child to prepare quickly for the day ahead.Back to Top
Before your child goes to bed, he/she should pack schoolwork and books in a book bag. Please allow your child to do this as it teaches responsibility. Lay out the next day's clothes. This will cut down on morning confusion and allow your child to prepare quickly for the day ahead.
2. How can I help my child to develop organizational skills?
Organization is a key ingredient for success in school and in life. Some people are more organized than others. Anyone can put routines and systems in place to help a child to become less stressed and more organized.Here are a list of strategies to help.1. Organize homework assignments. Your child has written down their homework assignments for the day. We go over those assignments at the end of the day. Those subjects they have homework in should be highlighted. Those that are turned in are checked complete. I am teaching responsibility every day in the classroom. I do expect that the students should be able to utilize their assignment notebooks to keep them organized. At home, encourage your child to get their homework assignments out and work in a quiet place to avoid distractions. When the homework is complete, have your child place their homework assignments in their folder along with their assignment notebooks. Again, I would encourage the students to do this and not the parents. 2. Designate a study place and study time.Your child should study in the same place every night. It should be a quiet place with supplies and materials nearby. You can help monitor his/her progress and encourage good study habits.A certain time should be reserved for studying and doing homework. Most children benefit from time to unwind right after school. 3. Use checklists/calendars.Help your child get into the habit of keeping a "to-do" list. Use checklists to post assignments, household chores, and reminders about what materials to bring to class. Their are many strategies to help with this. Using post-it notes, small pad, or calendar can help your child to become more efficient in their organizational skills.4. Provide support while your child is learning to become more organized. Help your child develop organizational skills by taping their checklists and schedules to the refrigerator. Most important, set a good example.Back to Top
Organization is a key ingredient for success in school and in life. Some people are more organized than others. Anyone can put routines and systems in place to help a child to become less stressed and more organized.Here are a list of strategies to help.1. Organize homework assignments. Your child has written down their homework assignments for the day. We go over those assignments at the end of the day. Those subjects they have homework in should be highlighted. Those that are turned in are checked complete. I am teaching responsibility every day in the classroom. I do expect that the students should be able to utilize their assignment notebooks to keep them organized. At home, encourage your child to get their homework assignments out and work in a quiet place to avoid distractions. When the homework is complete, have your child place their homework assignments in their folder along with their assignment notebooks. Again, I would encourage the students to do this and not the parents. 2. Designate a study place and study time.Your child should study in the same place every night. It should be a quiet place with supplies and materials nearby. You can help monitor his/her progress and encourage good study habits.A certain time should be reserved for studying and doing homework. Most children benefit from time to unwind right after school. 3. Use checklists/calendars.Help your child get into the habit of keeping a "to-do" list. Use checklists to post assignments, household chores, and reminders about what materials to bring to class. Their are many strategies to help with this. Using post-it notes, small pad, or calendar can help your child to become more efficient in their organizational skills.4. Provide support while your child is learning to become more organized. Help your child develop organizational skills by taping their checklists and schedules to the refrigerator. Most important, set a good example.