Daily Routines

It is important to pick a specific time each day for your routines.  

For Example:

1. • Get home

   • Have snack

   • Go to practice

   • Have dinner

   • Routine 1: Organize backpack and binder

   • Rountine 2: Review your planner and Google Classroom

   • Rountine 3: Put completed HW in the right spot in your folder

   • Routine 4: Pack for tomorrow

1. Check Planner or Digital Calendar
   
   

1. • Review today’s assignments and due dates before starting homework.
     
     

2. Organize Backpack & Binder
   
   

   • Remove papers you don’t need; file completed work in the correct folder.

   • When? 5 minutes each night before you start your HW  or study
     
     

3. Organize Folders
   
   

   • Keep finished assignments separate so they’re ready to turn in.

   • One side is for handouts and new assignments

   • The other side is for the assignments you completed and will turn in to your teacher
     
     

4. Check Google Classroom
   
   

   • Look for new assignments, announcements, and grades before your begin your HW
     
     

5. Pack for Tomorrow Before Bed
   
   

   • Include homework, charged device, and any materials for specials/electives.

   • Set alarms as a reminder!
     
     

1. Space Out Your Studying

• Instead of cramming, break your study time into shorter sessions over several days. This helps your brain hold onto information longer.

2. Quiz Yourself

• Regularly test yourself on what you’ve learned. This helps you remember information better and highlights areas you still need to work on. Make flashcards or use study tools like Quizzlet or Blooket. 

3. Teach What You Know

• Explaining what you've learned to someone else is a great way to reinforce your understanding. If you can teach it, you know it!

4. Use Pictures and Diagrams

• Drawing or visualizing concepts can help your brain process and remember information more easily. Add pictures or drawings to your words! Watch this video on how to sketchnote

5. Connect New Ideas to What You Already Know

• When learning something new, try to relate it to something you already understand. This makes it easier for your brain to store the new information.

6. Take Breaks

• Your brain needs downtime to process what you’ve learned. Study for 25-30 minutes, then take a 5-minute break to help your brain recharge.

7. Use Active Recall

• Instead of just reading or reviewing notes, close the book and actively try to recall (remember) the information from memory, no looking! Create flash cards! This strengthens your learning.

8. Practice Regularly

• Skills improve with consistent practice. Whether it’s math, reading, or anything else, practice regularly to make progress. 

9. Sleep Well

• A good night’s sleep helps your brain process and remember what you’ve learned. Make sure to get enough rest, especially before exams or big projects.

These tips are based on research on how the brain learns best—so use them to study smarter!