Tag: planner for teenagers
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Re-Setting in the Middle of the Semester
You’ve fallen behind, or are failing a class halfway through the semester. How do you turn things around? 2 Steps to Re-Set in the Middle of the Semester For example: You are behind 10 assignments, including 1 project. 9 (regular assignments) + (1 x 5) = 14 You have 7 days to catch up. 14… Read more
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Goal Check-In!
Whether you set yearly, quarterly, monthly, or weekly goals (or anything in between), take some time this week to check in with your teen. Are they making progress towards their goals? Have priorities changed? It’s okay to let go of goals mid-year. It doesn’t mean you’re a failure. It means you’re choosing to focus on… Read more
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How to Get Your Teenager to Use a Planner
Most importantly, let your teen pick out their planner! I would try using a paper planner so you can work through together how to plan more easily. Resources for Finding the Right Planner for You: You can always DIY your own planner! There are many free printables out there- just search things like: Make it… Read more
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Working Ahead Before a Vacation
It’s important to start working ahead before a vacation as soon as you know when you will be gone. Put the dates in your monthly spread. Let your teacher know when and that you would like to work ahead before the vacation- ask if they have any suggestions. Look at how much work is due… Read more
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Why I Started Using a Planner
I started using a planner, or more accurately, a student agenda in middle school when my teachers forced us all to do so. The school provided these student agendas with the dress code printed inside, along with other school rules. Each day, at the end of each class, the teacher had us write down the… Read more