As your child grows academically, so does his or her workload. Your child will be learning many new skills in all school subjects and juggling several homework assignments. You can use the following tips to help your child stay organized.
COLOR CODE FOR SUCCESS: Your child will be studying many different subjects in school this year. At the end of the school day, while rushing to leave, you child may accidentally leave behind materials needed at home. To help your child quickly identify needed materials, provide him or her with different colored notebooks for each subject area.
Also, encourage your child to keep his planner with them during the school day. In it, he or she can jot down reminders of what materials need to be taken home each day.
ORGANIZE A STUDY CENTER: Help your child set up a study center in a quiet place. Keep the study center stocked with supplies so that your child won't waste time looking for things. Set up the study center in a well-lighted area that is as far from distractions as possible. If it is not possible to put the study center in a separate room, set it off in a corner, and switch off the TV and music while your child is studying.
The study center should also have an area to store frequently used books. Put up a bookshelf to hold your child's textbooks as as a dictionary and other useful reference books. NOTE: If you have a computer with access to the internet, your child will be able to use electronic versions of dictionaries, thesauruses, etc.
COLOR CODE FOR SUCCESS: Your child will be studying many different subjects in school this year. At the end of the school day, while rushing to leave, you child may accidentally leave behind materials needed at home. To help your child quickly identify needed materials, provide him or her with different colored notebooks for each subject area.
Also, encourage your child to keep his planner with them during the school day. In it, he or she can jot down reminders of what materials need to be taken home each day.
ORGANIZE A STUDY CENTER: Help your child set up a study center in a quiet place. Keep the study center stocked with supplies so that your child won't waste time looking for things. Set up the study center in a well-lighted area that is as far from distractions as possible. If it is not possible to put the study center in a separate room, set it off in a corner, and switch off the TV and music while your child is studying.
The study center should also have an area to store frequently used books. Put up a bookshelf to hold your child's textbooks as as a dictionary and other useful reference books. NOTE: If you have a computer with access to the internet, your child will be able to use electronic versions of dictionaries, thesauruses, etc.