Tag: teen planner tips
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If your student struggles with how much time things take, have them track their time for a week.
When your student has trouble managing their schedule, ask them to record how they spend their time over seven days. Write down their activities in 15 or 30 minute chunks. Then they can fully understand where the time is going.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Single-Tasking
Single-tasking allows you to focus on one chore at a time. This will go much faster than trying to multitask while doing your chores. For example, if you focus on only one type of chore at a time (say, dusting), and dust the entire home at once, you do not waste time switching tools–you and…
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The Eisenhower Matrix and Chores
The Eisenhower Matrix can be a visual tool to plan out your chores. To begin, walk around every room in your home with a notebook or clipboard. Write down everything that needs to be cleaned. Go from top to bottom. Sit on the floor and look around. For example, in the office: Dust ceiling fan…
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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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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…