[nancynic]

Hi,

Developing good organizational skills is important for success in school and in life. Although some of us are by nature more organized than others, we have help our kids by putting routines and systems in place. Here are a few ideas:

1. Use checklists - for assignments, household chores and reminders.
2. Organize homework assignments - number assignments in the order they need to be finished and avoid saving the toughest for last.
3. Designate a study space - a quiet place with few distractions.
4. Set a designated study time - preferably before TV time.
5. Keep organized notebooks - which will help for reviewing assignments and organizing materials for tests.
6. Clean up book bags and notebooks each week and organize old tests and papers in a separate file.
7. Create a household schedule - with regular dinner times and bed times - rest is so important.
8. Keep a master calendar for household commitments and extra curricular activities.
9. Prepare, prepare, prepare - before bedtime, pack schoolwork and books and get clothes ready for the next day so it's not a rush in the morning.
10. Provide needed support for your child while s/he is learning to be organized and encourage her/him to request your help with projects before the night they are due!

What would you add to this list?

nancynic
Parent Forums Moderator

[PinkRibbon]

I hope it's ok for this future mom to use the list for herself
Thanks for posting it.

[nancynic]

Hi,

The list does work for adults too!

So, when will you become a mom? Are you adopting, fostering, giving birth? Is the new child a girl? So many questions ... hope they aren't too personal!

Thanks for your post!

nancynic

[PinkRibbon]

I love talking about adoption , just give me and open and you'll have to shut me up. I just finished my adoption certification classes and am awaiting the home study. It has to be completed within 60 days due to state regulations for the program I'm in. I'm going to be adopting a daughter between the ages of 6-14 from the foster care system. I'm single so I will be her mom and dad I suppose. I'll be 40 in June.
She will be my first/only child. I have lots of experience working with kids as a child psychologist, but I was always able to give them back at then end of the 50 minute hour. I'm from Pennsylvania. Guess that's about it.

[nancynic]

Hi,

Ohhhhhhhh reading you post gave me the goose bumps! You have so much to offer a young girl ... it's wonderful, fantastic and excellent even!

I know you'll keep us up to date with the process and we'll look forward to the actual adoption! What a cause for celebration!

all best wishes for the process, the adoption and your new family!

NancyNic

[PinkRibbon]

Originally posted by nancynic
Ohhhhhhhh reading you post gave me the goose bumps!

Just thinking about her, who ever she'll be gives me goosebumps .