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Tips for Staying Organized in Middle School

Tips for Staying Organized in Middle School. Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Pre-Planning. Brainstorm over a family dinner Ideas from older siblings Follow teacher supply lists Map of the school Highlight and label Carry it around at first Keep inside locker for reference/next semester.

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Tips for Staying Organized in Middle School

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  1. Tips for Staying Organized in Middle School Wednesday, February 13, 2013

  2. Pre-Planning • Brainstorm over a family dinner • Ideas from older siblings • Follow teacher supply lists • Map of the school • Highlight and label • Carry it around at first • Keep inside locker for reference/next semester

  3. Simplify Your Schedule A Day B Day

  4. Setting Yourself Up for Success • Lockers • Extra shelves separate AM/PM • Return books to the same spot each time • Books and Binders • Color code subjects • Folder for loose papers • “To hand in” ; “Returned” • The date is as important as your name! • Agenda • “No HW” • Backpack check list • Class Buddy • Absent? • Personal organization role model

  5. Getting Down to Work • Routine, routine, routine • Workspace • Clean, lighting, space, supplies • Agenda • Prioritize assignments • Check off completed work • Use post-its for extra to-do items • Monthly Calendar • And/or Family Calendar • Backpack • Don’t let your books have the chance to go far!

  6. When “Did you do your homework?” is not enough… • What information do you need to do this assignment? • Where are you going to look for it? • Where do you think it should begin? • What do you need to do next? • Can you describe how you’re going to solve this problem? • How did you solve this problem? • What did you try that didn’t work? • Why does this answer seem right to you? • Tell me more about this part.

  7. Tips for Parents • Sign assignment pad • Monitor homework time • ~ 20min. per subject • 30min for 8th graders • Overwhelmed? • Help clean out backpack regularly (weekly) • Store old notes at home • When organization strays, stay calm and help guide kids back • Seek outside help – teacher, counselor • Encourage kids to pick out clothes the night before to save time

  8. Study Skills • More than just reading • Outline potential essay questions • Practice problems • Tools – highlighting, flash cards, post-its, diagrams • What time of day are you most productive? • Memorization and Mneumonic Devices • Take advantage of extra time • Take advantage of supports • Teachers, counselors • College student in the neighborhood? • Homework Improvement Program or Peer Tutoring

  9. Reflect on Study Habits • How do you know when you’ve studied enough? • How did you keep yourself focused? • How much time did you plan to spend and how much did you actually spend? • How would you do this differently next time?

  10. Stressed? • Signs of stress in middle schoolers • Wants to see friends less and spend more time alone • Becomes more dependent or clingy • Loses his/her appetite or snubs favorite foods • Gets down on him/herself, especially about looks or ability • Tries to avoid going to school, using odd excuses or claiming strange pains • Becomes more attention-seeking

  11. How Parents Can Help • Encourage good study habits • Relaxation strategies • Physical activity • Understand your child’s feelings and be tolerant of tears • Be reassuring about the future • Keep familiar routines to provide stability • Encourage talk, but don’t force anything • Take the pressure off elsewhere

  12. Get Involved! • Activities, sports, and clubs teach kids… • Time management • Cooperation and teamwork • Conflict resolution • Leadership • Confidence and healthy self-esteem • Avoid too many activities • Avoid pushing kids into activities they don’t want to do

  13. Communication • Discussing long term goals and interests can help keep motivation high • Collaboration between parent, teacher, and student

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