Posts Tagged ‘Organization Tips’

Entering the Homework Zone

Friday, September 10th, 2010

iStock_000013694711MediumDo you have one in your house? The homework zone is a simple area that you can create with your children for when it is time to get down to business each day! This area should be comfortable, functional and (fairly) free from disturbances. Stock this spot with a few supplies that will make it easier to complete assignments. Choose any area EXCEPT the kitchen table or counter where you eat. There is just too much set up and break down here.
Place importance on a permanent homework zone now, and you will help teach lifelong study skills and techniques for success!

The Best Things in Life

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

iStock_000012005125SmallHelp your children understand that the very BEST things in life aren’t things, after all. Decide to give them FEWER things to play with and MORE time to just play.

A Basket Case

Friday, April 16th, 2010

fktmp47_042_0028Doing Laundry is less of a chore if you teach your family members to deliver their dirty clothes to the laundry room and sort their items into Darks/Lights/Whites. Three well marked baskets in that room should do the trick. Go one step further and color code using a white laundry basket, a pastel color  basket for lights and a navy blue or hunter green one for darks. Even if the baskets begin to overflow, that’s ok.The clothes are sorted and ready for the next step!