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Help Your Child Get Organized to Study

Kevin Fenton

Revised July 2009 by Kathleen Olson, Extension Educator - Family Relations

Children need structure and routine. At home and school children do their best when they know whats expected of them. Help them schedule their time. Here are some tips to help children make the most of their study time:

• Set aside a specific time. The biggest challenge might be sitting down and getting started.
• Set aside a place. Kids study better if they have a certain place where they can work. It doesn’t have to be exclusively set aside for studying-it can be the kitchen table, but it should be the same place every night.
• Provide adequate supplies and keep them where they are easily found. Nothing wastes time like a search for a pencil or paper. Ask them to write down what they need to do. This will help them focus. It will also give them a sense of accomplishment when they cross something off a list.

Eliminate distractions. Some homes are just naturally loud. To the extent that you can, create a quiet space.

Help them find their own working style. Some people like to tackle one project at a time. Other people like to go back and forth between projects.

Remember that being organized isn’t the same as neat. Some people work best on a clean surface. Other people need a lot of notes and books in front of them. The goal is learning.