Organize Materials Daily

Why should I do it:

• Teaches students important skills 

• Increases instructional time

• Students can find their materials and assignments more easily

• Improves students’ self confidence

• Helps students stay aware of what the assignments are, which are completed, and which they still need to do

When should I do it:

Adult Considerations

When I have reflected on the following questions and have modified my own behavior/expectations when needed:

• Is the behavior that I'm seeing developmentally appropriate, even if misaligned with the expectations?

• Were our classroom expectations created in community? Do they reflect the values of the students and their families?

• Is my personal bias impacting the way that I view this behavior?

• Am I regulated and able to respond to the student in a calm, supportive manner?

Student Considerations

• When student's space is disorganized and it is impacting their ability to focus on learning

• When student's work is lost or not turned in 

• When students would benefit from additional structure or organizational support

How do I do it:

• Set up a standard routine and teach your students how to organize

• Create a designated time each week for students to organize

• Provide visuals and teach explicitly what "organized" looks like

• Provide containers to store materials

• Model and have students model for others

• Provide visual/written checklist

Resource Links:

• Teaching Organization With Notebook Checks 

• Helping The LD Child With Organization 

• Helping Your Child With Organizational And Study Skills 

Footnote:

The content from this page originated on PBISWorld.org. It has been modified and added to by our team to more align with PPS' asset-based, culturally responsive practices.