T I PS
& TOOLS
Help your teen start the fresh school year
on the right foot with these ideas on
organization and focus.
Set a study schedule for each week, setting aside
specific time each day for the task. If possible, study
at the same time every day.
Use a planner! Whether you choose a paper version or a scheduling app, it’s much easier to stick to
a schedule (and avoid schedule conflicts) when you
have everything written down and in one place.
Use a “to-do” list. Set a priority list for your daily
homework and studying before you begin each day.
Then check off items as completed. This will help
make sure everything gets done, and looking at a “all
done” list provides a great sense of accomplishment.
Keep class notes, handouts and other important
info together and organized by subject using different folders or notebooks for each.
Get prepared. When study time is done, put all
your books, folders, pens, etc. back in your bag so
it’s ready to grab and go the next morning. Lay out
the next day’s clothes as well.
Keep things clean. Go through your notebooks
and your school bag at the end of each week and
trash whatever you can. But be careful! Don’t throw
away something you’ll need later.
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