Set up a designated study space. Provide plenty of light and space for books and supplies. Set up a basket system for fond old homework and review for tests.
Color code subjects. Buy school supplies for watch subject in a different color so your child can see at a glance which folder, notebook, and binder has to do with which subject.
Create a cubby hole at home. Place a crate near your front door so your child can keep his backpack and other school items in one spot. Teach them to put anything they need for the next day in that place as well.
Keep a family calendar. Track everyone’s activities on a prominent and accessible calendar, encouraging your child to write his own entries and reference the calendar when making plans.
Set a good example. If you are keeping things neat and organized in your own life, your child is more likely to follow suite. If he has trouble making “to-do” lists, sit down and make one alongside him.
Introduce checklists. Whether it is as simple as “3 things to do before I go to bed” or “what to take on vacation”, creating and referring to lists together will develop your child’s ability to strategize tasks and organize his time.
Use containers and closet organizers. If there is a place for everything, she will find it easier to locate items, keep neat, and clean up. Build “pick-up” time into the daily routine.
Start the day with a smart breakfast. When your child begins the day with a breakfast high in fiber and whole grains, he can focus on school work throughout the morning.
