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Teachers can model good habits by demonstrating effective desk organization, highlighting how a tidy space improves focus and efficiency. Regular desk checks, conducted daily or weekly, encourage students to maintain organization while reinforcing AVID’s emphasis on accountability and reflection. Incorporating structured routines, such as designated times for clearing and organizing desks, aligns with AVID’s focus on consistency and structure. Additionally, fostering responsibility by encouraging students to take ownership of their desk space helps build independence and personal accountability.
MATERIALS:
student handout
pencil
colored pencils, markers or crayon
Chart paper (optional resource to display in the classroom)
STEPS:
Before working with students, determine the correct placement of textbooks, Chromebooks, binders, etc. in student desks.
Lead students in a guided drawing of the inside of their desks. The guided drawing can be done on a student handout or chart paper.
Generate ideas on actions students can take to keep their desks clean and organized. If using chart paper, consider adding this list for future reference. Students can choose 3-5 actions to add to the "What will I do to keep my desk clean and organized?"
Have students place their drawings in a binder or folder.
Students can organize their desks using this drawing as a resource after the activity and throughout the school year.
EXTENSIONS:
Consider adding this resource, or something similar, to student binders or folders or displaying it in the classroom.
Use this quick peer checklist for frequent desk checks.
EXAMPLES:
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