Synopses & Reviews
Kids today have a lot to keep track ofandmdash;and keep organized. Schoolwork, friends, activities, choresandhellip;rooms, backpacks, lockers, desksandhellip;and what about fun? Hereandrsquo;s friendly, practical, humorous help for kids who want to manage their tasks, their time, and their stuffandmdash;without going overboard or being totally obsessed. Tips, techniques, strategies, and examples empower kids to conquer clutter, prioritize tasks, handle homework, prepare for tests, plan projects, stop procrastinating, and start enjoying the benefits of being organized: less stress and more success. Lists and steps make it doable; jokes and cartoons make it enjoyable. Recommended for any kid whoandrsquo;s frustrated, overwhelmed, and sick of hearing andldquo;Clean your room!andrdquo; andldquo;Whereandrsquo;s your homework?andrdquo; and andldquo;Youandrsquo;re going to be late AGAIN!andrdquo;
Review
If students have their schoolwork organized thoroughly then they have won half the battle for a great school career.and#160;[Janet Fox]and#160;gives specific ideas of what to purchase, such as plastic pouches and folders, dividers and binders, in a precise shopping list. The best advice is andquot;when in doubt, throw it out.andquot; The other significant message is to have a planner and check it every morning and evening. She advises picking out your clothes and packing your lunch the night before. There are also great clues to paying attention to information a teacher gives because it will be on a test: how to write this information down and highlight it. In reading texts for class, Fox reminds students to skim, highlight, and summarize.
andmdash;KLIATT
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Midwest Book Awards: Merit Award
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National Parenting Publication Award (NAPPA)
About the Author
Janet S. Fox is a writer, teacher, scientist, wife, mother, and avid gardener. She has published poetry, short fiction, and science articles, taught an elementary reading program, and now teaches middle school and high school English. Janet and her family live in Texas.