1. Planner Set-Up Staying on Task and Making Decisions

2. Planners Don’t Work for Me If you think planners do not work for you, then you probably: a) have not been using the right planner b) have not used a planner correctly c) have not taken the time to develop the habit of using a planner Adapted from: Kruger, S. (2011). SOAR study skills. Retrieved April 20, 2011 from http://soarstudyskills.com/

3. I Don’t Need a Planner If you think you do not need a planner ask yourself these questions: a)have you ever forgotten one assignment or book for homework? b)have you ever forgotten about a test? If so, you are not doing as well as you could be. Adapted from: Kruger, S. (2011). SOAR study skills. Retrieved April 20, 2011 from http://soarstudyskills.com/

4. Planners work for Everyone A Planner is absolutely necessary to achieve balance with your priorities and maximize your time. Planners: a) keep track of what needs to be done b) gives you a sense of control c) allows you to plan ahead Adapted from: Kruger, S. (2011). SOAR study skills. Retrieved April 20, 2011 from http://soarstudyskills.com/

5. Using a Planner Initial planner setup Sunday night During class End of school day, before going home At home, after school Before bedtime Adapted from: Kruger, S. (2011). SOAR study skills. Retrieved April 20, 2011 from http://soarstudyskills.com/

6. Initial Planner Set-Up Instantly open your planner to the current page with a binder clip. -Write the phone numbers of responsible classmates from each of your classes in the back of your planner -Write questions about your homework. Adapted from: Kruger, S. (2011). SOAR study skills. Retrieved April 20, 2011 from http://soarstudyskills.com/

7. Sunday Night Spend ten minutes on Sundays preparing for the week by flipping through your planner. Do you ever feel like your parents nag you too much? Would you like them to stop? Adapted from: Kruger, S. (2011). SOAR study skills. Retrieved April 20, 2011 from http://soarstudyskills.com/

8. During Class Keep a pen in the rings of your planner so you can record homework, due dates, test dates, and other critical information right away. Keep your planner accessible. Record your homework as it is assigned in class. Adapted from: Kruger, S. (2011). SOAR study skills. Retrieved April 20, 2011 from http://soarstudyskills.com/

9. End of School Day, Before Going Home Before you go home from school, take a few seconds to plan what homework you will work that evening. Check your planner before you go home to be sure you have all of the books you need. Adapted from: Kruger, S. (2011). SOAR study skills. Retrieved April 20, 2011 from http://soarstudyskills.com/

10. At Home, After School Stick to your schedule! Do not: a) accept phone calls b) read or reply to text messages c) check email/Facebook during homework time Practice RESTRAINT!... Hmm, executive function? Adapted from: Kruger, S. (2011). SOAR study skills. Retrieved April 20, 2011 from http://soarstudyskills.com/

11. Before Bedtime Avoid rushed mornings by taking a minute before you go to bed to check your planner one last time. Get everything you need ready in your bag and have it placed by the door before you go to bed. Adapted from: Kruger, S. (2011). SOAR study skills. Retrieved April 20, 2011 from http://soarstudyskills.com/