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Yes, it’s that time of year again! The kids are heading back to school! My son starts on Monday and he is a little excited to go, but I think he’s more excited about the new school supplies we got him than anything else. The last few years, he has learned how to get organized by color coordinating his folders, notebooks and binders for each subject. He even has a “Homework Folder” so he doesn’t have to bring EVERYTHING home with him.
Here are a few other ways to get your student organized:
- Label and Color Code Everything
The best way to keep students organized is to label and color-code all of their materials. Students who have a lack of organizational skills may feel overwhelmed when their materials are all over the place. Having specific colors for each subject will help students find assignments quickly and effortlessly.
- Use Memory Aids
Memory aids are a great way to help disorganized students remember their tasks and class materials. Provide students with aids such as sticky notes, rubber bands and timers. Have them tape checklists and class schedules to their folders and desks. Teach students acronyms such as CATS (C=Carry, A= Assignment, T=to, S=School) or PANTS (P=Parent, A=Assignment, N=Notebook, T=Textbook, S=School) to help them remember what to bring to school.
- Clean Out the Clutter
Disorganized students tend to have very messy desks. They will never voluntarily choose to clean them out, so it is up to you to set aside time each day or week for them to do so. Show them specific ways of how to keep their desks tidy. For example, throw away old assignments and materials you no longer use, place small items such as pencils and scissors in a container, etc. Doing so will give them the skills they need to maintain an organized life, and manage their responsibilities. Check out Teach Hub for other great tips.
Did you know that Classroom Direct has Classroom Packs?
You can stock up on essential supplies for the entire classroom! For example, you can buy School Smart Colored Pencil Classroom Pack, 7 in, Assorted Colors, Pack of 480 for only $36.77. The normal price is $82! Classroom Packs are available for crayons, markers, pencils, glue sticks and much more!
Need some ideas for decorating your classroom for the first day of school? Check out the Ideas & Resources Section!
You will find Lesson plans, classroom decoration ideas, communication forms, inspirational downloads and more! My favorite section is the Inspirational downloads- Browse FREE inspirational downloads for your classroom, available in three convenient formats for print and social media! Here is one of my favorites
These would be perfect to help motivate your student too! In those subject that they feel hopeless in, print out a motivational poster and put it right on their binder or folder!
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Remember, Never Give Up! You can do anything if you believe!
Mom Does Reviews Believes in Project Backpack!
This great backpack will be donated to Alton Central School on Monday, August 29th! We also have 12 other backpacks we are bringing too!
We have added Classroom Direct to our Back to School Guide!
