Instilling a sense of organization in your child may sound like a hefty task. However, by infusing daily routines with fun — from making homework time cozier to celebrating special days a few times each month — your child can learn how to keep things organized in a breeze. To get started, try these five activities:
Introduce checklists
Even if it's as simple as "3 Things To Do Before Bed" or "What To Take On Vacation," creating and referring to lists together will develop your child's ability to strategize tasks and organize time.
Give them chores that involve sorting or categorizing
Emptying the dishwasher, sorting socks or shoes, cleaning out a closet, and other chores that involve pre-planning, making lists, or arranging things are great choices. A workbook like is another great way to develop sorting skills.
Get your child a kid-friendly planner
Having their own planner will show them that you consider their time valuable, and that organization is something worth celebrating.
Establish a homework routine
Help your child make a "study hour" schedule and set up a comfortable workspace — whether it's in their room or at the kitchen table. Encourage your child to stick to the schedule even when they don't have homework (they can still read, review notes, or even dive into a fun activity book.)
Cultivate an interest in collecting
If your child has an interest in particular items, encourage them to create and organize a collection. It can be something as simple as leaves or used stamps — anything that kids can sort, classify, and arrange.
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- Staff, S. P. (2022, October 10). 12 Ways to Develop Your Child's Organizational Skills. https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/social-emotional-learning/social-skills-for-kids/12-ways-to-develop-your-childs-organizational-skills.html