Wow, the summer flew by! Here is how to put order into the students routine:
- De-clutter the back pack if they are using last years. Get rid of old papers.
- Use spiral notebooks if it still has a lot of paper. Rip out old notes and continue using.
- Establish an area where all papers from school and papers that need signatures are in one spot. Create a container or folder for each student that parents can review.
- Establish rapport with students that when they come home from school, all important papers be placed in this designated spot.
- Create a docking station where cell phones, iPad’s and laptops are charged.
- Create a study area where the student can go to a table, chair and light to continue with homework and projects. Don’t let the kitchen or dining room table be the spot. Items can get lost or tossed.
- Create a file slotted container where folders and projects are located, for each student, so items don’t get lost.
- Have separate folders for each student in the home. Make this system a reoccurring task so it becomes a habit.