Tips & Tricks
True or False - There is only one way to be organized
False - Find what works best for YOU
Make these for yourself and reward yourself when you attain them
Goals
Time management is the process of what
Planning how to split your time
You are trying to do your homework but keep getting interrupted by texts. What can you do to focus on your work?
Turn off notifications
Turn off phone
Put phone in another room or somewhere out of site with the volume off until you have finished your work
Tell three ways a calendar can help you stay organized
Record Due Dates
Record appointments
Set Reminders (ie. to bring textbook, bring shoes for cross-country)
Break down bigger projects into shorter due dates
Use this to help you remember important dates and deadlines
Calendar/Planner
You should remove this from your workspace to help you focus
Distractions
True or False - You should always have a set time for your breaks
True
How could setting a timer help you focus on completing a task (like math homework)?
It becomes a competition for you
You could allow yourself a break or small reward for meeting the time you set for having a certain amount of problems done.
You always finish your homework but have a hard time finding it when it is time to turn it in. What can you do?
Have a folder in or pocket in the front of your binder. This is where all completed work goes at the end of your homework time. Check this folder every class period.
Make this to help you organize your tasks for the day
To-Do List
Doing this is the worst way of getting something done
Procrastinating
Use this to effectively manage your time
planning tools (planners, calendars..etc)
You were daydreaming in class and now you aren’t sure how to do your homework. What can you to do avoid this in the future?
Take notes
Rocking or some form of movement
Review your notes or understanding after the lesson with the teacher or a trusted peer. This ensures you know how to do the homework before leaving the school setting.
You are about to start your homework but don’t have the right books or binders. What can you do to avoid this next time?
Check your To Do list before leaving school each day.
You should do this to keep a clean workspace and be able to get more done
Decluttering/Cleaning
Doing this in between tasks can help you recharge and refocus after working for a long time
Taking Breaks
Doing this will allow you to waste less time doing unnecessary activities
setting boundaries/limits for yourself
You have trouble moving your attention from one activity to another. What can you do?
Set a timer
Self-Talk
Request a prompt from your teacher
How would having a “homework spot” help you stay organized?
Then you only have one place to check when you sit down to do homework. This will save you time, and make sure you don't miss anything.
This technique you should use when you have a lot of assignments and feel like you may procrastinate
timing your study and break sessions
Make this to help you move forward with your task at hand
Plan of how you are going to execute a specific item on your to-do list
Doing this will help you get the most important tasks done ASAP
Prioritizing
You are listening to your teacher but are starting to get bored. What can you do?
Take a quick timed break to the water fountain, restroom or quietly walk in the back of the room
Some type of movement
Water
Mints
Take notes
Draw a picture that does not require much attention
Your teacher suggests you use a graphic organizer before writing a big essay. How can this be helpful?
Help you organize your thoughts
Not miss required parts/information in your essay
Create fluency in your writing
Help with brainstorming ideas