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How to Make a School Planner

By Kiwilimón - 2019-08-21T17:06:09Z
Organization is always beneficial, as it allows us to keep track of things, save time, finish pending tasks, and consider all our responsibilities. During the school season, it becomes even more important because there are many aspects to consider: assignments, due dates, exam periods, homework, projects, group work.On the other hand, a school planner serves as a communication link between parents and teachers, and it is also a tool to instill the habit of organization and responsibility in children.To create a school planner, all you need is a notebook (preferably spiral-bound), a pen, and a lot of creativity.1. Look for a useful notebook, try to get a spiral one, and if it has pockets or internal sleeves to store things and documents, that would be ideal.2. Personalize it with your child's name and all their information so they can retrieve it in case they lose it.3. Mark the pages with a date; it can be daily, weekly, or monthly.4. Make a list of schedules and task lists.5. Update the school planner with schedules, activities, and special dates.6. Teach your children how to use their planner.7. Use your creativity to decorate it.8. Stay informed about your child's school activities.Bullet JournalRecently, bullet journals have gained popularity, and it's not for nothing. This type of planner allows us to organize tasks focused on a result, making them very efficient.One of the aspects of bullet journals that has made them more popular is their list-based system, because who doesn't love lists? This system allows us to have a better view, organization, and is much easier for our brains to process.Some advantages of making a bullet journal are that you can use any notebook you have at hand; you don't need to buy a specific one. It is flexible, the method is very simple, and it is based on making lists, titles, and page numbers, plus your children will unleash their creativity.As you can see, having a school planner is full of benefits and promotes organization, management, and responsibility in children. It is definitely an essential element for this back-to-school season.