1. Use Checklists- 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.
This website from Scholastic will create really neat looking to-do lists that you can fill out yourself or print in different formats.
2. Organize Homework Assignments- Before beginning a homework session, encourage your child to number assignments in the order of which they should be done. Your child should start with an assignment that is not too long or difficult, but avoid saving the hardest or longest assignments for last.
3. Designate a Study Space- Your child should do homework/study in the same place every night. This doesn't have to be a bedroom, but it should be a quiet place with few distractions. All school supplies and materials should be nearby.
If your child wants to study with you nearby too, you will be better able to monitor their progress and encourage good study habits.
4. Set a Designated Homework Time- Your child should know that a certain time everyday is reserved for studying and doing homework. The best time is not usually right after school. Most children benefit from having some time to unwind first. Include your child in making this decision. Even if he/she doesn't have assigned homework, the time should be spent reviewing, practicing math facts, or reading.
5. Keep an Organized F.R.O.G. Folder- Help your child stay organized by checking their F.R.O.G. folder every night. Read all notes/notices that come home, check homework assignments, and remove student work from the Super Duper Work folder.
6. Conduct a Weekly Clean-Up- Encourage your child to sort through his/her backpack and binder on a weekly basis. Old worksheets and papers should be organized in a separate file at home.
7. Organize That Room!- Help your child come up with ways to organize their own room and keep it organized. This will help them to see how easy it is to find something when it’s right where it is supposed to be!
8. Keep a Master Calendar- Keep a large wall-sized calendar at the house that lists the family's commitments, schedules for extracurricular activities, days off from school, and major events at home and school.
Scholastic has a great Calendar Maker that you can fill in and print out in many colorful formats.
9. Prepare for the Day Ahead- Before your child goes to bed, he/she should pack schoolwork and books in a backpack. This will cut down on morning confusion and allow your child to prepare for the day ahead.
10. Provide Needed Support While Your Child is Learning to Become More Organized- Help your child develop organizational skills by photocopying schedules and checklists and taping them to the fridge. Gently remind him/her to fill in calendar dates and keep papers organized. Most important, set a good example.
*Idea for Ten Tips taken from Miss Small's Third Grade Website*
This website from Scholastic will create really neat looking to-do lists that you can fill out yourself or print in different formats.
2. Organize Homework Assignments- Before beginning a homework session, encourage your child to number assignments in the order of which they should be done. Your child should start with an assignment that is not too long or difficult, but avoid saving the hardest or longest assignments for last.
3. Designate a Study Space- Your child should do homework/study in the same place every night. This doesn't have to be a bedroom, but it should be a quiet place with few distractions. All school supplies and materials should be nearby.
If your child wants to study with you nearby too, you will be better able to monitor their progress and encourage good study habits.
4. Set a Designated Homework Time- Your child should know that a certain time everyday is reserved for studying and doing homework. The best time is not usually right after school. Most children benefit from having some time to unwind first. Include your child in making this decision. Even if he/she doesn't have assigned homework, the time should be spent reviewing, practicing math facts, or reading.
5. Keep an Organized F.R.O.G. Folder- Help your child stay organized by checking their F.R.O.G. folder every night. Read all notes/notices that come home, check homework assignments, and remove student work from the Super Duper Work folder.
6. Conduct a Weekly Clean-Up- Encourage your child to sort through his/her backpack and binder on a weekly basis. Old worksheets and papers should be organized in a separate file at home.
7. Organize That Room!- Help your child come up with ways to organize their own room and keep it organized. This will help them to see how easy it is to find something when it’s right where it is supposed to be!
8. Keep a Master Calendar- Keep a large wall-sized calendar at the house that lists the family's commitments, schedules for extracurricular activities, days off from school, and major events at home and school.
Scholastic has a great Calendar Maker that you can fill in and print out in many colorful formats.
9. Prepare for the Day Ahead- Before your child goes to bed, he/she should pack schoolwork and books in a backpack. This will cut down on morning confusion and allow your child to prepare for the day ahead.
10. Provide Needed Support While Your Child is Learning to Become More Organized- Help your child develop organizational skills by photocopying schedules and checklists and taping them to the fridge. Gently remind him/her to fill in calendar dates and keep papers organized. Most important, set a good example.
*Idea for Ten Tips taken from Miss Small's Third Grade Website*