"Our kids and teens need a designated place, other than their bed, where they have space for their planner, their books, notebooks, and folders. Sprawl if you wish. Keep the surface free of any items. Place all pencils, paperclips, post-its, pens, tape, etc., inside the desk. Take out one subject at a time with its items. When done, place those items back inside the backpack, and move on to the next assignment."
"A clearly designated place for homework, studying, and writing papers helps to create a boundary around the space and its purpose. It also gives a sense of control over the space and the goal that is to be accomplished while in this space. There is no time or energy spent answering the question "where am I working on my homework?" each day, and there is little time spent trying to prepare the space for an assignment."
Designate a clutter-free workspace away from windows or doorways and between plain walls for homework, with all supplies stored inside the desk. Keep the surface clear and take out one subject at a time, returning materials to the backpack when finished. Allow movement breaks after school—such as biking, trampoline jumping, walking, or crawling—to increase readiness and attention before starting homework. Remove phones and electronics from reach during homework to curb distractions. Reset the workspace each night so it is ready for the next day. A consistent environment establishes boundaries and saves time preparing to work.
Read at Psychology Today
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