Setting a good example and modeling for your students
will go a long way in helping them see the importance of organizing. It
will also help you become a more organized teacher. Some suggestions follow.
"How-To" Lists
Place posters on the walls with lists of helpful items, check lists, and directions to follow. Some examples include:
Visual Reminders vs. Visual Distractors A classroom with bare walls is boring, and everyone enjoys seeing colorful posters and samples of student work on bulletin boards. However, for some students, too much information can be distracting and overwhelming, taking away the advantage that some well-chosen posters and lists can have for reminding them of study and organization strategies. Update the information on the walls on a regular basis. Keep the items that will help all year, but rotate the material that is temporary. Keep the temporary items in the same place in the classroom. Be careful not to put too much on the walls; moderation is the key.
This article is posted on ldworldwide.org by permission from Joan Sedita, www.seditalearning.com.
