Organizational Strategies for Students

Quite often, students experience difficulty with organization. This can be especially troublesome when they reach the Intermediate or Senior grade levels. The work load at that time is usually much heavier than in previous school years. The following are some strategies that educators can use to assist students in becoming more organized.

Strategies

Have a clear workspace on the student's desk

Give explanations one at a time

Use a highlighter to outline important language or content

Teach time management: using agendas, calendars

Have a structured classroom with expectations and routines clearly outlined

Clarify instructions

Teach students how to study

Use learning strategies to facilitate memory and test taking

Set short and long term goals with students

Chunk tasks to assist student in managing time in the classroom

Provide a list of expectations for the student

Conference with the student to observe progress or areas of need

Provide storage folders, or tubs to store work or personal items

Allow for time to ‘tidy up’

List materials needed for assignments

Use visual organizers to assist in visual planning

Allow the student to prioritize tasks and plan daily activities

Please feel free to post comments or additional ideas that you have used that have helped students in your experience.

Mrs. Harwood