Organizational Skills
Developing
good organizational skills is a key ingredient for success in school.
Here is a compiled list of strategies that can help develop good
organizational skills.
1. Use
Checklists
Get into the habit of using a “to-do” list.
Checklists can be used to list school assignments. By crossing out
completed items off the list, it will give you a sense of accomplishment.
2. Organize
Homework Assignments
Before
beginning a homework assignment, number the assignments in the order in which
they are to be done. You should
start with the one that’s not too long or difficult, but avoid saving the
longest or hardest assignment for last.
3. Set
A Designated Study Space
You
should study in the same place every night where supplies and materials are
close at hand. This place doesn’t
need to be in your bedroom, but should be a quiet, well-lit place with few
distractions.
4. Set
A Designated Time
You
should select a certain time every day or evening that you will work on your
assignments. Work with your parent
or guardian to discuss the best time and place.
5. Keep
A Pocket Folder
Create
a one pocket folder to hold your homework assignments in.
One side of the folder should be stated "Tonight's
Homework". This side
should only carry papers that are for the evening assignments (notices, study
guides, worksheets, etc.) The opposite side should be stated "Completed
Homework" (PASS
IT IN!) This pocket should
include everything that needs to be handed in to teachers, office staff, etc.
for that day. It works.
Try it!
Links
to Help Children Cope with September 11, 2001
NASP
(National Association of School Psychologists)
http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/crisis0911.html
Resources for parents and educators about disaster response.
Helping.org
http://www.helping.org
Contacts for relief agencies and recommendations on how to help.
The
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsam/disaster.htm
How to help children after a disaster and behavioral changes that parents
and educators should watch for.
