After a long day of learning, being assigned homework for the next day is not ideal. Coming home and turning on your favorite show or playing with your favorite toy can be very tempting. Get into the habit of setting aside an hour each day after school to focus on homework. Find a quiet and comfortable place to do work, such as a desk or the kitchen table. Grab an after-school snack to help fuel your brain and get to work.

A planner is a great way to help you stay organized. After being assigned homework or a project, write down the assignment, subject and due date in the planner so you do not forget to complete it. Once you finish an assignment, put a checkmark or star next to it so you know that it is completed.

When shopping for school supplies, buy the same color notebook, folder and binder for each individual subject. For example, you would have a blue notebook, folder and binder for English and a red one for math. By color coordinating each subject, you can keep all your English homework and assignments separate from your other assignments and prevent them from getting mixed in with a different subject.

Before you get ready for bed, organize and pack all your school supplies into your backpack to make for an easy stress-free morning.  Set the backpack by the front or back door so you may easily grab it each morning. That way, even if you are in a rush to get out the door, you know that everything should be in the backpack, and you are less likely to forget certain things.

Packing a lunch the night before school can relieve some pressure off your shoulders and help your morning run a little more smoothly. Help Mom or Dad pack your lunch by getting your favorite snacks out and putting them into bags or containers. After the lunch box is all packed, put it in the refrigerator to keep the food cold overnight and all you have to do is grab it in the morning!