The Importance of Organization

Greetings Moms and Dads!

I just want to share a quick tid bit regarding back to school.  If you have a child entering Jr. High -7th grade, you will find honing in on organizational skills are very important.  I have previously shared this topic of concern with you.  Starting around 5th grade your child’s teachers will begin to talk more about the importance of good organization with their class as well as with parents during conferences, so I want to give you a “heads up”.

Organizational skills should therefore also be a focus area at home and the best thing about this learning lesson is your child can practice this skill without even realizing it.  For example, is their back-pack emptied at the end of each school day to make certain home work assignments are not forgotten?  Are the necessary clothes hung up or put away after the end of the school day?  Is their planner complete so they know what is expected of them the following day when they return to school and did you check and initial it to be sure?  Are their clothes properly laid out for the following school day prior to going to bed for the night or whatever the plan is?  These are just a few ways healthy organizational skills can be developed.

If you don’t have a plan try putting this one into practice today. Let organization become one of your child’s healthy habits!  Not only will they thank you,  you will be glad you did!

Your questions and comments are always welcome and needed~

Peace~