08/09/2020
Hey everyone:) I hope you have all had a beautiful Sunday, and got to take advantage of the tax free weekend to buy school clothes and supplies for your kiddos! If you forgot about it, definitely try to fit it in. If there is one thing that most kids love...it's brand new supplies!
And of course...since quite a few kids are beginning school online this year, it's always a good idea to make a special place at your home for each of your children to use as their workspace. In my opinion, getting your kids organized is one of the best things you can do to help them maintain a level of focus and excitement about their education, regardless of whether they are going back to school physically, or learning virtually.
Having a good sturdy desk or table is an essential. It's also wise to have a pencil/pen holder or cup available. This way, they'll lose far fewer pencils while they are working! You can also use a pencil cup for colored pencils, and a smaller version for crayons. Since many people are on a tight budget, try making your own. (These can be made from empty 2 liter bottles of soda. Simply rinse them out, cut to fit the size of the items you will be filling them with, add marbles to the bottom to keep them grounded, and voila! You're ready to add pencils, pen, etc..) In addition, plastic compartment trays are a great place to keep rulers, rubber bands, erasers, paperclips, and anything else they might need. Each item can have it's own space:)
Since so many of my students' teachers require them to keep spirals full of notes, you might want to think about getting some inexpensive shelves or plastic cubbies to keep each subject in. This way, they'll be able to keep track of each particular subject, and the paperwork that goes along with them.
I don't know what challenges your kids may be facing, but many of my kiddos have difficulty focusing and staying on track. So, I have them keep a schedule of what they need to accomplish each day. It can be as easy or complicated as you want to make it. These schedules allow for relaxation and brain breaks, and help keep them motivated to learn.
I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas of things you do to help keep your kids organized and moving forward! Kudos to each of you for investing in your kids!
Blessings:)
Suzi
