I need help getting organized?

Question

i am in 5th grade and couldn't stay oginized to save me life i have papers everywhre in my desk and stuffed in my backpack.everytime i clean evertything it happens all over again

Answer 1

I read the book "clean sweep", and it like -- changed my life!!

Plus it was only like about 10$ at chapters.

Anyways - if you don't want to buy the book.

I would say - use the box method. File away all your papers, in a slightly organized fashion, using shoeboxe's, if you don't use it in the next couple months, throw it out!!!

Answer 2

Get 2 folders for every subject. One folder is for completed assignments. The other one is for incomple assignments. Make sure each folder is clearly labled ("Completed Math Assilgnments", "Incomplete Math assignments" etc.) Put everything in order by dates (Put the newest assignments in front...do this every time.) Ask your mom to buy you a file cabinet. Label and put away everything. Some examples of labels may be..."Completed Math Assignments", "Current Science Project" "NoteBook Paper", etc. Make sure everything has its own folder...This way, you can easily find anything very quickly. Make a habit to keep your desk clean. Only put on your desk what you are currently working on (except for things like your computer, a lamp, etc.) When you are finished working on that project, immediately file it away or put it into your notebook /backpack. Best of all RELAX!!! BELIEVE that you WILL be an organized person.

Answer 3

Get some peachy folders or one inch binders for all your subjects. Make sure at the end of each day all the papers in your desk are in their correct folders and only take the folders that you will need for homework home each night. Also perhaps have a folder labeled "other" that you can put newsletters and things of that sort in to take home.
Practicing your orginizational skills is exceedingly important and really one of life's most important skills! It will help you not only in school but in the work place!

Answer 4

Ask your parents to get you a filing cabinet & some file folders. (Or maybe even if you have a nice big spare drawer in your desk....)

On the top of each file folder, put the Subject & the Year.

Then instead of throwing your papers everywhere, you can put them in their own individually labeled folder. You can also take these to school with you, or make duplicate folders (one for the backpack & one for the file cabinet) and then just transfer the papers in your backback files to your files in the file cabinet.

If you want to get really technical, you can also make sub folders for your folders. For example: For Science class, you can have a File Holder labeled "Science Class", and then a file for homework, a file for notes, and a file for projects.

Does this help?