August 2006
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News
from Nancy Black
and Organization Plus
Is Back To School A
Hooray! Or Hassle for You?
The people who shout
“Hooray” have organizing systems in place and look forward to having
free time for activities of their choice.
The majority of people
who think “hassle” are concerned that about how they can manage all
their work and family responsibilities.
Back to
School Tips...
Back to School Shopping
Have school supply list.
Some teachers have specific supplies list.
Staples, the office supply store,
has them for each grade.
Target has suggested dorm room list.
Many other stores have them also.
Check out sales in your Sunday paper
Buy early for better selection and faster check out time.
School
Clothes Shopping
Clear out clothes & shoes
that don’t fit.
Buy uniforms, if required.
Watch for sales.
Arranging for Before and/ or After School Childcare
Know your options.
Sign up early.
Morning
Madness to Get to School and Work
Plan Daily Routine List:
Evening To-Do’s:
Make lunches/ put lunch
money in book bag.
Have lunch treats or snack packs handy.
Put out clothes for next day.
Collect supplies needed for next day.
Put things to take to school in book bag.
Put “Take With” items in designated area.
Sign any papers that need to go to school.
Put non-perishable breakfast foods out.
Set clock radios and alarms.
Bedtime routines. Set Boundaries.
Morning To-Do’s
Get yourself ready before
waking kids.
Teenagers should get up on their own.
Keep breakfast simple.
Pack perishable foods in back pack.
Do not allow AM TV.
Have specific time to leave.
Check “Take With” area..
Lock door. Turn alarm on, if applicable.
Getting Kids to Lessons
and Sports Activities
Have calendar with each
family member’s activities. Choose color code for each person.
Plan your schedule so they get their on time.
Arrange for car pools, when possible.
Limit number of activities. Less stress on all of you.
The Homework Horrors
Have specific place for
kids to do homework.
Have supplies on hand :# 2 pencils/erasers
Scissors
Stapler
Ruler
Construction Paper
Magic Markers
Highlighters
Plastic boxes, with sections for supplies, that have a cover, or
or plastic drawer units are ideal for storing them.
If student uses binder
for homework, put storage pouch in it for frequently used supplies.
Suggested Reading
The
Organized Student: Teaching Children the Skills for Success In
School and Beyond by Donna Goldberg and Jennifer Zwiebel.
It's
True...
Studies prove that people
who are organized are healthier and happier.
Do your Back to School Homework. Get
Organized ---Get Energized!
Need a jumpstart to get
organized for Back to School?
Telephone Consultations
are a great alternative to an on-site visit! Here's what one single
mom, who works full time, had to say:
"It was amazing that after
reviewing digital photos of my office, you were able to advise
me on how to reorganize my workspace and improve my paper flow
systems in our telephone consults. Your recommending specific
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Give me a call today!
(978) 922-6136
Best
regards,
Nancy Black
Organization Plus
Home of the Three Hour Transformation
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Free Up More Time For Other Activities !!
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Copyright 2006. Nancy
Black, Organization Plus.
