Getting Organized the Evening before a School Day
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Rushing through breakfast to avoid being late; realizing that you left your homework on the kitchen table . . . these types of situations can be very frustrating for your child. But there is a proven solution to stay on track and avoid school morning mishaps: get organized the evening before. Give your child a leg up with this handy checklist and help them develop an evening routine that will prepare them for the school day ahead.
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A Checklist to Boost Organization
Organizing time and school materials can be a big challenge for some children, especially those with ADHD. With this in mind, it is important to help your child strengthen their organizational capacity so they avoid forgetting anything they may need. Here are a few strategies that your child can try:
- Check that all school materials are ready and in their backpack for the next day
- Organize their time with tools such as timers, a calendar, your agenda, or task planner.
- Create a routine for school nights: to help themselves remember to set out their clothes for the next day, they can try linking the task to an established habit (e.g., brush their teeth)
- Display this checklist in their room
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