1. Organization Skills for Middle School Students
Samantha Flowers
Learning Support Specialist

2. Why should I get organized?

3. Organization makes learning easier and reduces stress and anxiety!

4. What do I need to get started?
Binder/expand-a-file
Dividers w/pockets or folders for each class
Homework folder (front of binder)
Returned assignment folder (back of binder)
Highlighters, sticky notes, tabs,
pens, pencils, paper , etc.
Planner

5. How do I use my planner? Record all daily assignments and
cross them off as they are completed
Write down due dates, appointments,
events, sports practices, social
activities, etc.
Make daily to-do lists-Do now!, Do tomorrow!, Do this weekend!, etc.
Break down large projects into small chunks
Study buddy-call/ list of friends in each class
Teacher contact information
Logins/passwords (net classroom, blogs, , etc)

6. Planner Alternative
Google Calendar

7. Where and When?
Choose a consistent study place (good lighting, comfortable, free of distractions)
Homework Survival Kit-sticky notes, pencils, rulers, tape, graph paper, etc.
Choose a consistent time to study
(complete homework, read,
review upcoming assignments)
Post reminders-sticky notes on
mirrors and doors
Post a master family calendar
Clean up study area weekly/
restock supplies

8. Nights and Weekends Place packed backpack, gym clothes,
instrument, jacket, etc by the door the
night before
Make checklists of what to take each day
Pick out clothes the night before
Sundays-plan out your week with your planner (assignments, school events, free time)

9. Lockers Keep additional supplies Clean out lockers weekly-get
rid of anything not necessary
Post reminders/checklists of
what to take to each class

10. Study Hall Review your planner
Gather materials, information, and supplies needed to complete homework
Ask teachers or other students questions before leaving school

11. Suggestions?
Do you have an organizational strategy that has helped you in the past that you would like to share with your classmates?