Tag: teen organization tools
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Reclaim Your Routine After A Major Event
Major events like school holidays or vacations can derail students’ productivity. Help your teen bounce back quickly by following these tips: Before the event, plan our your first few days back as best you can. Plan light for the first day (maybe focus on certain types of tasks that are easier for you). Also, try…
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3 Things to do Before School Starts to set yourself up for success! My Top Productivity Tip to Survive the Holidays Thanks for reading!
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How to Email Your Teacher or Professor
Students may need to email their teachers about grades, questions about assignments, upcoming or past absences, or other issues they may not feel comfortable bringing up in class. We want to hear from you! Please do so respectfully. Here’s How: Do not use slang (we may not understand it) 😉 Include your first and last…
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Planning the Holidays
Here is my list! Some are repeats from year to year. Fun Activities Books I Want To Read Tasks That Need to Be Accomplished What’s on your November / December to-do list & fun list? Start with what is most important to you and your family. Make sure to schedule in some rest and relaxation.…
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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…
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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…
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Sneak Preview of My Course- Teach Your Teen Time Management
Learn how to teach your high school student to independently manage their own workload in my Teach Your Teen Time Management course. Are you frustrated with managing your teenager’s homework? This course is for you. After taking this course, you will be able to teach your middle or high school student to independently manage their own…
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Top 3 Things To Do in the Middle of the Semester
Congrats, you’re halfway through the semester!! Hopefully things are going well. If not, here’s what to do: 1. Check your grades carefully to make sure everything looks right. Teachers are humans too- typos happen 🙂 If not, respectfully email your teacher with your first and last name, course name, and “Questions about Assignments (fill in…
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Organization is a Learnable Skill by Lisa Woodruff
I decided to read Organization is a Learnable Skill by Lisa Woodruff for the M. Judson Bookseller’s (Greenville, South Carolina) 2023 Reading Challenge: read a memoir written by someone who has your dream job. I love Lisa’s podcast (Organize 365), and one of her other books, The Paper Solution. The podcast is great for when I…