When it comes to getting the most out of school, how children manage their work is often as important as getting it done. Getting organized, like learning a new subject or playing a new sport, requires practice. Here are some tips for your child on using a planner:

• Write down homework and test dates as soon as your teacher assigns them.
• Divide long-term projects into small, manageable daily tasks.
• Review your planner before leaving class to confirm all assignments are included.
• Look at your planner while doing homework to be sure you’re on track.
• Check that all assignments are marked as complete at the end of each day.
• Put finished work neatly into a binder or folder to return to school.