A school agenda is the ideal tool for staying organized and ensuring that nothing slips through the cracks. For it to be effective, however, you need to know how to use it. Below are a few simple tips for helping your child get the most out of their agenda.
First, encourage your child to use their agenda throughout the day. For example, you can remind them to do the following:
Not only is a school agenda handy for noting down reminders and organizing schedules, it’s also a medium for parent-teacher communication. What’s more, it allows you to check your child’s upcoming activities and keep an eye on their academic progress. For these reasons, your child should always note the following information in their agenda:
Your child’s agenda should have a certain logic that suits their specific needs. By creating their own visual cues and legend, your child can use their agenda more efficiently. For example, you can make the following suggestions:
You may want to check your child’s agenda occasionally to make sure they’re using it correctly. While you’re at it, you can see if it’s still in good condition (e.g., clean, no torn pages). After all, you want your child to have this wonderful tool until the end of the school year!
Adopting a new habit takes time—66 days on average—and patience. Don’t worry if you’re constantly reminding your child to use their agenda in the first few weeks. Eventually, it will become second nature! By helping your child be better organized, you’re giving them a skill for life.
Writing: Amélie Cournoyer
Scientific review: Marie-Michèle Brossard
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Rewriting: The Alloprof Parents’ team