Backpacks and school papers are everywhere!
"Drop Zones" solve the problem.
Every
student needs somewhere to drop their backpacks, school suppliesand
personal itemswhen they come home from school. Whether you're
dealing with a first grader or college student, you need to create a place
for them to drop all that stuff they bring home - a"drop zone". How
do you create a drop zone? You need to look for a space near the door
that they come in from.
If
there is something you need for school - put it in the basket. Do they
need to bring a signed paper back to school? Put it in the basket. Do
they need to return something? Put it in the basket. At
the end of the week, go through all the papers, art and notes. Keep one
great example to put in their "memory box" and let the rest go. Asyour student gets used to having everything they need in one place, they will begin to naturally drop their school supplies in their "drop zone". Their mornings will be much less stressful and their days will be more successful. |