Organized Student

  Use Tools Wisely Photo from Order Out of Chaos Most middle school students use binders and planners, but many don’t use them effectively. Help them to choose a binder with several pockets, then designate the pockets as follows:  one for each subject, to hold all completed assignments the teacher has returned one for all…

Make Homework Routine You can help by making sure your student has a suitable space to work without distractions and with homework supplies nearby. Find a place that’s comfortable but not so comfortable he’ll fall asleep. Create a routine of setting aside a specific time for doing homework, not just “sometime tonight.” Have a really…

Parents Stay Involved While middle school is a time of burgeoning independence, parents need to stay involved, at least until their student shows he can manage his own workload. Help your student by creating a routine and habit of the parent checking in with their child each day to review their homework and their projects.…

I took the month of August off, but now I’m gearing up to send my kids back to school next week. I’m devoting the month of September blog posts to tips on transitioning back to school. Parents need help organizing their children’s school activities and their homework (typically middle school students who have ADD). The…