1. Your Guide to Being Organized!
By an organized teacher =)

2. Why Be Organized? Planning has been proven to: Reduce stress
Reduce ineffective study habits such as cramming
Helps prevent students from feeling overwhelmed
Increased productivity
Teaches a life skill that will benefit you in the future!!!

3. Learning to Plan Takes Practice
You may wake up one day and say, “Hey, I want to learn how to be more organized!”
However, it takes time!

4. Tips for Using a Planner

5. #1 Choose the Right Planner
Choose a planner that is right for you!
Only you know what works best.
Planners come in all different sizes and styles.

6. #2 Name Your Planner Yes, that’s right, give it a name!
You are less likely to neglect (ignore) something with a name and a strong identity.
P.S. You don’t have to tell anyone their name!

7. #3 Make the Planner Part of Your Daily Routine
Carry it with you all the time!
Remember to check it every morning and every night.

8. #4 Fill in Your Assignment Due Dates as Soon as You Learn Them
Get in the habit of writing in your planner while you’re still in the classroom. *hint – this is why I always say, “take out your planners and write your homework!”

9. #5 Use a Color Coding System
For instance, write all birthdays in pink, or highlight them in pink.
Use a system that works for you.

10. #6 Put EVERYTHING in Your Planner
I mean EVERYTHING! (appointments, birthdays, homework assignments, important events, due dates of projects, etc.
Your planner can even be your telephone.
It will help you be more organized. I PROMISE! =)

11. #7 Cross Things Out
Cross out events and assignments that were due and have passed.
This way, you know what you need to focus on in the future.

12. #8 SHARE
If you have new ideas about staying organized, share them! I always love hearing new ideas!