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Help Kids Stay Organized for a Fresh Start this School Year
Special to The Truth
Back-to-school time means
another year of tests, team tryouts and club meetings -- but
it also means an opportunity for students to have a fresh
start. Whether your kid is an ace academic or has found it
challenging to stay on top of a to-do list, there are many
ways to get prepared for a successful school year.
By studying smarter,
staying organized and keeping motivated, students can learn
to juggle it all.
Study Tips
Cramming at the last
minute doesn’t work. Encourage your student to start
studying well in advance of test day. Pacing during study
time gives the brain a better opportunity to absorb
information.
In many ways, the pen is
mightier than the computer, particularly when it comes to
taking notes. Writing notes down is almost like etching them
into your subconscious. Formulating the words and reviewing
them as you go is the best way to retain materials.
Organize
When it comes to lockers,
backpacks and school supplies, organization is everything.
Different systems work for different students. For example,
some prefer to arrange their lockers by sequence of the day,
whereas others prefer to sort items by subject or color. The
important thing is finding a system that works and sticking
to it.
Use tools to support the
system and help maximize sought-after real estate. For
lockers lacking shelf space, consider creating your own --
just be sure the solution is durable. The Five Star
Stackable Locker Shelf is made with heavy-duty plastic, can
hold up to 150 pounds and can be stacked one on top of the
other for double the shelf space.
Customize
Your locker is a home base
during the school day, so make it your own with artwork,
photos, and a dry erase board. It’s also an area to refresh
-- so consider hanging a mirror, like the Five Star Foam
Mirror + Storage accessory which not only acts as a mirror
but also a space to hang notes and store pens, pencils, cell
phones or calculators.
Encourage students to
decorate notebooks and binders with stickers and drawings,
or choose their supplies based on favorite styles and
colors. Just be sure the items chosen are highly functional.
Multi-use supplies, such as the Five Star Flex Hybrid
NoteBinder, acts like a notebook and works like a binder,
making it easy for students to have everything they need in
one convenient area.
Stay Focused
If your kid is rocking out
to their favorite song, while texting their best friend
about the latest gossip, then you can guarantee they aren’t
concentrating on homework. Turn off the distractions and the
work will get done faster and more accurately.
More study and
organizational tips can be found at www.MeadFiveStar.com.
For better grades and more
success, get this school year started on the right foot.
Courtesy StatePoint
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