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BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIPS Help Your Child Get Organized — No Matter What This School Year Looks Like
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Insist that your child use a daily planner. The planner should go to every class with your child with the purpose being to write down each assignment and due date. You and your child should review the planner each evening. Creating and checking off lists may sound like an easy thing to do, but many kids struggle with this task that often requires positive and continual reinforcement. If you
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Help your child prioritize homework. “There’s so much to do and I don’t know where to start.” We’ve all experienced the tears that go along with this scene. Sit with your child and help them divide homework into manageable chunks. If it’s a long-term project, help them map out the various stages and assign
dates to each stage. Make sure they understand the requirements of every assignment and reach out to the teacher if anything is unclear to you.
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Help your child get organized. Begin by creating a dedicated space for them to do their school work. Also, label books and folders by colorcoding subjects. Devise a system with your child so he or she knows where to put new homework and completed homework. If your child is completing l
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find that your child is not writing in the planner in class, ask the teacher if they would be willing to check it each day. l
t’s more important than ever to make sure your child is ready for school — regardless of the format. Whether learning from home, learning from a school building, or some combination of the two, helping kids get and stay organized is key to a successful and productive year.
