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There's a lot to keep track of while you’re a student. Lecture notes, exam dates, essays and group projects -- it's more than most human brains can handle on their own. If you're the type of person that struggles to stay organized or who wants to finesse an already-robust productivity system, read on. We've broken down the best organizational tools that can help you stay on top of academic life, including note-taking apps, calendars and to-do list software. If you have a personal favorite that hasn't made our shortlist, let us know in the comments.

Note-taking apps

Microsoft onenote .

If you're on a tight budget, Microsoft OneNote is an obvious choice. The service is available on every major platform, including the web and doesn't cost a dime to use. Well, almost: OneNote requires OneDrive to store and sync your work. Thankfully, every Microsoft account comes with a 5GB OneDrive plan, and many school email addresses unlock Office 365 Education, which comes with virtually unlimited OneDrive storage. If your institution supports the latter, there's a good chance your teachers and classmates are using OneNote too, making it easier to submit assignments and collaborate on group projects.

OneNote revolves around colorful Notebooks, which are then divided into Sections and individual Pages. The latter is a flexible canvas that can include any number of text boxes, pictures, tables, and PDF print-outs. OneNote also has decent, if not industry-leading handwriting support, which is useful if you own an iPad and Apple Pencil, a Surface device, or any Windows laptop or Chromebook that plays nice with a stylus. You can also record your lecture from inside the app and, if you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, access some advanced Windows 10 features including a built-in Researcher tool and Math Assistant.

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Notion is pioneering a new kind of note-taking app. Every page is composed of Blocks, which can take the form of text, headers, numbered lists, quotes, and oh-so-much more. In addition, text can link to pages that exist in a completely different part of your Notion hierarchy, helping your brain understand how complex topics relate to each other.

The app truly shines, however, when you start making to-do lists, calendars, tables and project management boards. These features, which you would normally need a separate app for, can exist as a full-screen page or a movable Block alongside other types of media.

Notion's flexibility can be daunting, especially when you first launch the app and discover nothing but white space. Thankfully, the company has built some handy page templates that replicate a simple notebook, reading list, travel planner and more. It's on you, however, to build a sensible page structure and decide what the app should be used for. Notion can easily work as a simple OneNote or Evernote replacement. But if you have the time and patience, it can also serve as a shareable Wiki for your after-school clubs, or a private hub for managing every aspect of your life including health, finances and summer vacations.

If you want to take all of your lecture notes with an iPad and Apple Pencil, you have two options: Notability and Goodnotes 5 . The internet is awash with blog posts and comparison videos that debate their near-identical feature sets. Both are fantastic, honestly, and have decent Mac applications if you want to review or edit your work on a larger screen at home. If we had to choose one, though, it would probably be Notability. The iPad app does a fantastic job of tracking and, through some clever software processing, tidying up your Pencil strokes to match your real-life handwriting style. The organization system, which lets you sort notes into dividers and color-coded subjects, is dead simple to grasp and navigate, too.

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Beyond Goodnotes 5, we would also recommend Evernote , which many consider to the grandfather of note-taking apps. It's still a great option for creating and retrieving notes across a wealth of different devices. The company is working on a major redesign, too, that will supposedly deliver "a more consistent [and] coherent Evernote" later this year.

Bear is another fantastic alternative, though it's limited to Mac, iPhone and iPad at the moment. Quick and dirty notes, meanwhile, are best stored in a service like Google Keep . If you're rocking an iPhone or Apple Watch, however, you might want to consider Agile Tortoise’s Drafts instead. Launching the app will immediately open a new document, ensuring you never miss important information from a fleeting commercial, road sign or lecture slide.

To-do list apps

Todoist has a modern design and some of the best natural language processing in the industry. That means if you write something like "review chemistry flashcards every Sunday at 11AM," the app will know to add a weekly task with the title "review chemistry flashcards." Tasks can be added to a straightforward Inbox or custom lists, known as Projects. They can have any number of sub-tasks, too, and one of four eye-catching priority levels. The app has a number of views to help you prioritize your work, including Today and Upcoming, and a dizzying number of integrations with services like Slack, PomoDone and Google Calendar.

Some seemingly basic features are locked behind a paywall, however. You need Premium to access notification-based reminders, for instance, as well as organizational labels and filters. Want to add some comments and file attachments? Or have more than five people working on a single project? You'll need to pay for those features, too. At $36 per year, Todoist Premium isn't an impulse purchase. We think it's worth the money, though, and you can always experiment with the free version first to see if you like the UI and general workflow.

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Microsoft To Do

I know, I know, nothing will ever replace Wunderlist. Microsoft's replacement for the now-discontinued service, however, is slowly becoming a worthy successor. And, just like OneNote, it's completely free to use. Microsoft To Do doesn't have TickTick’s pomodoro timer, Todoist’s third-party app integrations, or natural language processing that understands what to do when you type "every Tuesday at 11AM." Still, it's a nice-looking app that covers most of the basics. You can add tasks to My Day -- a list of quick turnaround items -- a generic inbox or any number of custom lists. Tasks can also be starred and given specific due dates, which will sort them into the app’s Important and Planned (i.e. upcoming) sections respectively.

Items can be broken down into smaller Steps, which are useful if you're working on a large project that can't be completed in a single sitting. The app also supports reminders, repeat deadlines, and -- provided everyone you know has a Microsoft account -- collaborative lists. Oh, and unlike Todoist, you don't need a subscription to add explanatory notes and file attachments. (Both are useful for jogging your future self's memory with, say, a classroom location or book title.) Right now, though, there's no grid-like calendar view or built-in syncing with Apple and Google Calendar -- at least, not without a third-party service like Zapier.

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Just like Goodnotes 5 and Notability, there's a never-ending debate online about the merits of Todoist and TickTick . At first glance, it feels like the latter is a better option. TickTick has a built-in pomodoro timer, for instance, and lets you view lists as a kanban-style project management board. The premium version is also a tad cheaper -- $28 per year, rather than $36 -- and offers a couple of exclusive features, such as the ability to set start and end times. TickTick's free plan only supports nine lists, though -- Todoist offers up to 80 list-based projects straight away -- and the app's language processing isn't quite as smart, which means you'll occasionally need to dive in and manually set complex task schedules.

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Google Tasks is free, but it doesn't have an official desktop app at the moment. Any.do is another functional alternative that, like Todoist, has an app for every platform including Apple Watch and Wear OS. Unfortunately, the design is a tad dated and the natural language processing, while functional, doesn’t support recurring tasks. If you exclusively use Apple products, Cultured Code’s Things is also worth checking out. There's no subscription plan, but you have to buy each platform's app individually (at the time of writing, purchasing the Mac and iPhone apps will set you back $60.) If you have cash to burn, though, Omnifocus and relative newcomer Dynalist , which offers infinite sub-task nesting, are also excellent.

Calendar apps

Google calendar.

Google Calendar is the industry default — for good reason. It's free to use and, like most Google products, has robust web and mobile apps. The service is reliable, regularly updated and compatible with countless third-party clients such as Fantastical and BusyCal. A single account can have multiple color-coded calendars, which can help to visually separate your chores, class schedule and part-time work. User-created calendars are also shareable, which is great if you want to quickly distribute a practice schedule for your ultimate frisbee team. You can also add "guests" to any event, which will send them a handy invite via email. Is Google Calendar an imaginative choice? No, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't use it.

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My Study Life

Google Calendar is brilliant, but you might be wondering if there's something a little more tailor-made for the world of academia. One option is My Study Life , an all-in-one digital planner that's available on the web, iOS and Android. The sidebar has a Schedule option that lets you set the start and end date of the academic year, individual semesters, holidays, and every class that you need to attend. You can also use the platform to log your upcoming exams and school-related "tasks," which covers assignments, revision sessions and generic reminders through a drop-down.

All of this information then feeds into the calendar view. Subjects are color-coded, which makes it easy to assess and prioritize your workload week-to-week. Finally, there's a productivity-focused dashboard that summarizes your day and any upcoming exams and assignment due dates. Unfortunately, there's no way to sync My Study Life with an external calendar or to-do list app. That can be frustrating if you want to tick off tasks in Todoist or use another service like Google Calendar for managing your part-time work and social obligations. It's a relatively small nitpick, though, given the app’s nonexistent price tag.

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iStudiez Pro

Please, don't be put off by the name. iStudiez Pro is a slick calendar alternative that, just like My Study Life, is geared toward students and their unique schedules. The Planner tab lets you add any number of color-coded classes, exams and assignments. You can also create teacher-specific contact cards that include their email address and telephone number. iStudiez Pro has a space for creating and managing assignments, too, and an overview that includes a daily schedule and traditional calendar interface. Unlike My Study Life, this app can also show events created with Apple or Google's calendar apps. If you want to sync any data, though -- or use more than one device -- you'll need to buy the full version of each app.

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Microsoft and Apple both offer applications similar to Google Calendar. They're perfectly usable, but we like Google's interpretation the best. If you own any Apple hardware, we also recommend Fantastical , which has a superb interface and natural language processing. It's free to use, though some of the more advanced calendar views and productivity integrations are locked behind a paywall. A solid iPhone alternative is Timepage by notebook-maker Moleskine, and Readdle's Calendars 5 , which doubles as a task manager and can also generate a Zoom, Google Meet or GoToMeeting call link whenever you send an event invite.

Apps to keep you focused

The internet is littered with services that will help you block distracting apps and websites. You don’t need to go with a paid or overly-complicated option like Freedom, though. Instead, opt for something free and simple like Just Focus . The Chrome extension, developed by a few friends in their spare time, has a single text field for adding URLs that you want to block. Then, when you really want to concentrate, hit the purple Start Focusing button and get to work. You can select the toolbar icon to see how much time has passed and, once you've completed the task, hit the Stop Focusing button to peruse YouTube and Reddit once more.

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Even the most disciplined students have to pull all-nighters sometimes. If you’re preparing to burn the metaphorical midnight oil, install a little app called F.lux before you do so. The utility will subtly adjust the color of your display to match the time of day. Just check your location and preferred color profile (F.lux’s “recommended colors” are fine for most) and the app will do the rest. You should notice that your machine’s screen is slightly warmer at night, minimizing eye strain and possibly improving your sleep (that’s assuming you complete your assignment before the sun rises, of course). Every major platform has a built-in alternative these days (Windows 10 has a Night Light setting, for instance, and Mac OS offers Night Shift mode) but F.lux is the original and, in our opinion, still the best.

The Pomodoro Technique is like interval training for the mind. Developed by Francesco Cirillo, it's a simple tactic that forces you to work for long periods -- typically 25 minutes -- with only short breaks in between. You'll find countless Pomodoro timers in the App Store and Google Play, but we think the most imaginative is Forest . The software will plant a tree that, if you manage to complete the pomodoro session, joins your virtual woodland permanently. Leave the app at any time, though, and the sapling will wither and die. Over time, you'll collect coins that can unlock new species and ambient background music. It's like a bite-sized version of Animal Crossing that helps you get real work done.

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If you think Forest is overkill, try PomoDoneApp instead. It's a simpler service that integrates with third-party apps such as Todoist, Slack and Evernote. If you're still not satisfied, we recommend giving Focus Keeper and Focus To-Do a shot. My personal favorite is Tide , a mindfulness app that also helps you sleep, nap and reflect with an assortment of natural "sound scenes," which include lapping waves and light rainfall. If you're working on a Mac, consider an app like HazeOver , too. The utility will automatically dim inactive windows, ensuring that your mind is laser-focused on a single application.

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7 best student planner apps

The best apps to help students keep track of classes, homework, due dates, quizzes, and more.

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If you're a student, you need a system to organize classwork, exams, and life in general. And it's true, there is an app for everything. But there are lots of apps for planning and time management. Which ones make effective school planner apps?

When deciding on a planner app, you should obviously look for one with features most relevant to your life and your schedule. It should have a distinct purpose. And It shouldn't be thought of as a one-size-fits all productivity app . Here are the qualities to look for in a good student planner app:

Visually clean user experience vs. info-dense

Highly customizable vs. highly structured

Integrated with other apps vs. self-contained, with all the features you'll need in one place

Specialized for students vs. transferrable to post-school life

Here, you can check out just a few of the best school planners currently available. Each is highly rated, affordable, and, in several cases, geared specifically toward school and study. And they’re easy to find. Most are available in the Apple App Store or Google Play store for use on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or other smartphone.

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Android, iOS, and desktop: Free with paid upgrades available

Todoist is a project planner and to-do list all in one. Used by companies like Amazon and Disney, and made for everyone from students to executives, Todoist is an app that can carry you through school and beyond.

Although you can pay to upgrade, the free version offers more than most students are likely to need. Todoist includes features that help you: 

 Enter important details or to-dos in a note-taking section before you forget them

Set up projects for each class and any other activities or hobbies you're involved in

Add "next action" items, so you can always look ahead to your next assignment

Cross items off your checklist without losing them for good

Other helpful features include due dates for individual tasks and reminders that pop up on your phone or email. You can customize every feature, so you won't get lots of notifications without asking for them.

Todoist also allows you to label tasks. You can label by priority, context (laptop work, library, etc.), or any other system you want to create. You can also indicate recurring tasks, like weekly quizzes, so you never miss an assignment.

2. Microsoft To Do

Android, iOS, and desktop: Free with Microsoft account

A reworking of the long-appreciated Wunderlist, Microsoft To Do has continued to evolve its features to make it stand out in the field of student planner apps.

One feature that stands out in To Do is that things you didn't check off from previous days stay in the “Yesterday” box. That way you can specifically choose which items to transfer to "My day," and plan a better time for those that won't fit in today's schedule.

To Do allows you to sort tasks into basic lists that you set up, such as "Work," "Home," or "Lab." You can then add subtasks to the items on each list. For example, if your list includes, "Presentation for econ class," create subtasks for "Brainstorm subjects," "Find sources," or other project milestones. 

To Do also includes some features that will please visually oriented people. Dark mode is helpful if you're reviewing your day just before sleep or when you first wake up in the morning. You can also change the background for each list, with lots of modern and inspiring designs.

3. Calendly

iOS, Android, and desktop: Free with additional features available on paid plans

Calendly simplifies scheduling with groups and individuals. As group projects have become the new normal, you’ll likely have to set up plenty of meetings with groups and individuals during the course of your time as a student. You can save a lot of time by scheduling and managing those meetings with Calendly.

Here's how it works:

Connect Calendly with your digital calendar, like Google Calendar , Outlook , and others.

Create a meeting request.

Set the parameters. For example, you can let recipients see your availability, so they can pick a day and time, or you can set a day and time and they can either accept it or request a different time.

Select recipients and send.

Calendly will gather responses from the people you want to meet with, and you'll have a meeting set up without the long texting thread that's usually required.

Other helpful features include the options of Round Robin or collective scheduling on the paid plans. If others share their availability, Calendly will show times that work for everyone, so you can pick. Or, you can use its Meeting Polls feature to let people vote on proposed times before setting your meeting . Also, you can set reminders both for yourself and for those who agreed to meet with you.

Calendly streamlines setting up meetings, so you can free up your time and attention for classes and other responsibilities.

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4. iStudiez Pro

Android, iOS, and desktop: Free with available paid Full Version upgrade 

iStudiez Pro is one of the highest-rated planner apps designed just for students. Enter your class schedule including the professor's name, contact info, and office hours. Then, you can color code your classes and use icons to make it visually interesting and easy to scan.

"Week view" allows you to plan your time and get ready for upcoming classes. "Day view" shows you tasks and scheduled items for today. For each class, you can add assignments, their due dates, and specific tasks associated with them.

If you upgrade to the Full Version of iStudiez Pro, you can even get a regular update on your GPA. As you receive graded assignments back, enter the grade and point value. iStudiez will do the calculating for you with its GPA tracker. It keeps this info from semester to semester, so you can keep the big picture in mind.

5. myHomework

Android, iOS, and desktop: Free or $4.99 per year for Premium

The myHomework student planner is a clean and simple planner app for education. Many teachers have already adopted it for e-learning or online instruction, but it's great for individual use as well.

It's formatted for several types of class scheduling, such as block, period, or time-based schedules. myHomework allows you to not only input assignments and add tasks required to complete them, it also allows for prioritizing and categorizing tasks, so you can focus on what's most needed at any given time. You can set reminders for upcoming due dates too, so you don’t miss deadlines by accident (or procrastination).

While you do need internet connectivity to sync with other devices, this homework app still has full functionality even when you're not connected to WiFi. The free version has plenty of great features, but the paid version of this homework planner lets you get rid of ads as well as share assignments, add file attachments to assignments, and switch out your theme.

6. Power Planner

Android, iOS, and desktop: Free with paid upgrade available

Power Planner is a well-established student planner app with many of the same features as myHomework and iStudiez, like entering your schedule, keeping track of your GPA, and viewing assignments and exams.

Though the app is full of useful features, one element that sets it apart from other similar apps is the responsiveness of the developer. Power Planner is updated regularly, offering continual improvements to its features.

The GPA calculator is more robust in this app compared to others, with its "What if?" feature, which calculates what scores you need on assignments to get an A in a class. It also includes notifications for due dates coming up. The paid version allows you to enter more grades and stores your GPA info from one semester to the next.

Android, iOS, and desktop: Free with multiple paid plans starting at $5, and an automatic student discount

ClickUp is the only productivity platform built to tackle everything from complex projects to your daily assignments, all in one screen. With hundreds of customizable features to organize documents, take notes, schedule due dates, and more, ClickUp is a great daily planner for students at every level.

ClickUp's flexible organizational Hierarchy is perfect for breaking down course loads into manageable tasks, subtasks, and Checklists. There are over 15 ways to visualize your schedule in ClickUp including a dynamic Calendar, List, and Everything view for a high-level look at all projects and deadlines. Plus, ClickUp's Home feature syncs with your favorite calendar app to present your classes, reminders, and messages conveniently alongside your upcoming tasks.

ClickUp was built to consolidate your work into one centralized hub that can be accessed virtually anywhere, even offline, from your phone, or on your Apple Watch. You can create detailed course notes, format drafts, and everything in between using ClickUp's built-in document editor, then export or share them in seconds with a simple URL.

Access its top daily planner features, ClickUp Docs, unlimited tasks, over 1,000 integrations, and more when you sign up for ClickUp's Free Forever Plan, and automatically save 25% on any paid plan for being a student.

3 tips for getting the most from your student planner app

In addition to finding a great app for students, these tips can help you increase your productivity and keep your schedule running smoothly. No matter which app you choose, you’ll get more out of it if you use it alongside smart planning practices.

1. Treat yourself to a semester review

At the beginning of each semester, set aside a couple of hours to prepare yourself and get everything organized in your app and in your head. Make it fun: Take yourself out for coffee, turn on your favorite music, and turn off your texting and other notifications. This is time to get in the zone.

Give yourself time to look through your new app's features and figure out the best way to use them (or customize them) for you. It's helpful to read reviews, as people will talk about the most useful features. It's also an easy way to learn how to use the app.

Gather your syllabi, work schedules, and any other pertinent calendar info. First, enter all your calendar info for the semester. This helps you understand what your weekly schedule will be like. Then create projects or enter assignments (and due dates) for any big projects  your professors already have planned.

For example, the class may require a video assignment due at the end of the semester. Create a task called "plan out video project," and set the due date for around the time you want to begin the project. You don't want to get bogged down in planning the details of all those projects during your semester review. If you stay focused on the big picture, you may have time for more specific project planning at the end of your review session.

This is also a good time to set goals for yourself. Do you want to turn in more assignments on time or participate more in class? Do you want to learn a new instrument or join a team? Get inspired about doing more than just making it through the semester. With a powerful school planner app on your side, this could be your best semester yet — and there's more to that than just getting good grades.

2. Add a weekly review to your calendar

To keep your planner system functional, you have to keep giving it attention. Set up a time every week — about 30 minutes to an hour — for reviewing your projects and planning out your weekly schedule. Make this appointment as set-in-stone as your class times, so you aren’t tempted to put it off.

You can use this time to input any grades you've received if you've chosen an app with a GPA-tracking feature. Make sure that for every project, assignment or exam, you've entered specific tasks to prepare for them as well. You don't want to just remember that you have something due. You want to have a plan for turning in your best work! 

This is also a great time to set up meetings you'll need for the week. Use an app like Calendly to send out requests for meetings, so you're not scrambling at the last minute to find a time when everyone can meet.

And don't forget to schedule some rest! One of the best ways to stay motivated and stick with your work is to know you have some quality fun time coming.

3. Plan daily check-ins

Every morning look over your daily schedule and your list of things to do. This usually doesn’t take more than five minutes, but it can do a lot to help you bring your best to the things that are important to you.

Improve your learning through great planning

Choosing the student planner app that’s right for you is a great way of keeping your mind focused and your grades high during the semester. A great app will help you stay on top of your classes and work, especially if you keep your app up-to-date with regular reviews. 

A great calendar app can also help you to make the most of the other aspects of your life, for a less stressful, more rewarding student experience. The world needs what you have to give, and these apps can help you give your best.

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Thad Thompson

Thad is a former Content Marketing Manager at Calendly. When not sharing scheduling and productivity insights, you’ll find him hiking trails with his family or thumping a bass with a power pop band.

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Putting all of your assignments for the semester in at least ONE place will actively remind you of your due dates so you don’t ever forget them. I will go through some of the most popular methods to organize your assignments as well as let you know which method I prefer the best.

How To Organize Your Assignments As A Student

The three major ways you can organize your assignments include using a school planner app, using a physical planner, and using Google Calendar. All of these methods have their benefits and drawbacks, but they all have been proven to work and I know you will find the perfect method for you.

myHomework App

One of my favorite apps for college students is myHomework ! It is the ultimate app for organizing your assignments. You all do not understand how life-changing this one app was when I discovered it during my freshman year! Because of myHomework, I never missed an assignment due date. The best part is that it’s extremely easy to use! Check out the tutorial video below.

how to organize with myhomework:

• Download the app from your app store
• Create a free account
• Color code each class
• Put in what times you will take that class
• What type of assignment it is
• Priority level (how important/urgent it is to get it done)
• Reminders (so you don’t forget to actually do it)
• Attach any additional files (instructions, deadline timeline, etc.)
• And completing an assignment is as easy as swiping to the left and poof💨 it’s gone!

This is by far my favorite method because after you set everything, you’re done! Unlike a physical planner where you have to constantly refer to what you wrote, with this app, you can get automated notifications and reminders for each assignment. Spend a day before the semester begins to take a couple of hours to import all of your assignments. Seriously focus on customizing exactly how you want (reminders, priority level, etc). Once you’re done, you will have a complete look at every single assignment you will need to complete and any additional information right at your fingertips. It’s simple, straightforward, and reliable.

Why it works:

• Built-in structure for organizing classes and assignments
• See monthly, weekly, and daily views of assignments that you need to complete
• Your data can sync across multiple platforms
• Supports time-block and period-based schedules
• It’s 100% free

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Planner Method

Another way to make sure you keep track of your assignments is to have a physical planner. This is the old-school way that still gets the job done. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there are new planners with different and cool features popping up constantly. There’s a reason why… Planners work when you make them work! The steps for this method are very similar to the steps you would use with the myHomework app.

• Go through each syllabus and write the classes you will be taking (in the notes section of your planner)
• I would also highlight them in a particular color and write the days and times that you will take these classes
• Write down every single assignment that you will have to turn in throughout the semester on its due date
• Add in every quiz and test day as well as the day you will have to take them

Now the next thing you need to do is create reminders. As far as reminding you when things are due, there are many options:

• You can write reminders in your planner. If you have all of your due dates in your monthly view (as I instructed and recommended above), you can then use the daily or weekly view to insert reminders weekly of assignments/quizzes/projects/tests coming up.
• If you have all of your due dates in your planner, you can couple this method with using your phone for reminders. Using apps such as Google Calendar or the regular Calendar app can help you get instant reminders to work on assignments and study for tests.

I will have a post all about the best college planners soon! I have tried countless planners. So, I can’t wait to share what has worked a lot for me and how it can help you as well. So stay tuned by signing up for my email list to know when that post will be live!

• You’re more likely to remember things when you write them down
• Complete freedom in organizing and being creative with your planning
• You don’t have to worry about not having wifi

Google Calendar

Google Calendar is a God-send. I prefer this method right now in my daily life because it helps me stay organized and informed of my schedule at ALL times!! I have a complete tutorial on how I set up and organize my Google Calendar so I will have that linked below. But I want to give some great tips in this article as well for organizing your classes and assignments!

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Google Calendar has an incredible feature that allows you to create different calendars. For example, I have a calendar that’s strictly for work-related things, I have one for getting random things done, which is appropriately named “Getting Sh*t Done”, and even a calendar strictly for family things. I can also subscribe family members to the “family” one so we all know what is going on.

Color coding helps keep everything more organized as well. Different colors mean different calendars. Choosing brighter colors can be for the more important calendars such as work and appointments and dimmer colors can be for more routine things.

How to apply this method to your classes:

• This allows you to color-code your classes to differentiate every class and their assignments
• This blends every class together, but you will be able to determine what’s school-related and what is not related to school in your schedule
• This helps you see a clear difference between when you have classes when things are due, and when you will work on the things that are due (study time)
• Complete organization of classes and assignments

Final Things To Consider

Choose what works for you. I like to give different options because I know everyone is different. What works for me might not work for you. So try one way of organizing your assignments. If it doesn’t work out, no biggie, just move on to a new method. The goal is to keep trying until you find that magic formula that helps you stay on top of your school life.

Don’t wait to import your assignments. This is a major pro tip. There was a time one of my professors added a random assignment that we had to complete that semester and I forgot to put it in the myHomework app, so I missed it 🥴 lol… This is why I encourage you to always put things in your planner when your teacher announces any extra assignments or extra credit opportunities that may not have been on the syllabus – right when it’s announced . Otherwise, you will most likely forget. Also, check out my post about how you can get every assignment, even new/random ones automatically imported into your Google Calendar if your school uses Canvas.

Related Article ⇾ How To Sync Your Canvas Calendar To Your Google Calendar

Lastly, make sure you insert reminders for every assignment. In the case that you do forget about a due date, you have enough time to complete it because you placed a reminder for that assignment. Whether you’re super busy or not, we constantly forget things throughout the day and it’s important to have that sort of virtual “personal assistant” to remind us of things. So use your phone to your advantage and make sure you keep track of your due dates.

Many classes, especially in college, won’t allow you to turn in anything late. Which makes organizing your assignments and due dates that much more important!

If you have any other ways that you organize your assignments and due dates, please leave them in the comments below. I’d love to hear how you organize your class dates. I hope you’ve found some awesome ways how to organize assignments in a way that works for you!

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10 Best Planner Apps for Students (Free & Intuitive)

Student life can be a wild ride, right?

Homework, assignments, class schedules, upcoming exams – it’s like a never-ending rollercoaster. But guess what? We have solutions for you.

Here are the 10 best planner apps for students, tested and approved, to help you conquer the chaos and ride that rollercoaster like a pro.

Say goodbye to missed deadlines and hello to seamless planning and efficient time management. Let’s dive right in!

I. How to choose the best student planner app for your needs

Here are 4 key factors to consider:

1. Free Version. Money matters, especially for us students. Look for free planner apps with generous feature offerings.

2. User-Friendly Interface. A good student planner app should help you get stuff done, not get lost in itself. Look for apps with clear navigation menus and well-designed icons.

3. Feature Set. Think about what’s essential for your study style, and check if the app has what you need – calendars, to-do lists, collaboration, compatibility with other productivity apps! And hey, the ability to personalize it with categories and labels is a plus.

4. Cross-Platform Compatibility . Make sure your app plays well with the devices you’re frequently using.

We noticed most students are glued to their mobile devices these days, so most planner apps we recommend below are available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

II. 10 Best Planner Apps for Students for 2024

Below are the 10 highest-rated planner apps for students we found for you.

Availability : iOS | Android | web

Imagine having a personal assistant who can keep your class schedules in check, handle your to-do lists like a pro, and make group assignments feel like a walk in the park.

Well, meet Upbase !

It ticks all the boxes: a great free version, a user interface that’s easier to navigate than your campus, and privacy controls.

Whether you’re in high school or college, this trusty sidekick will make your study life a whole lot easier. Here’s why it’s the coolest:

A. Generous Free Version

Upbase’s free version is like finding money in your old jeans – unexpected and awesome. Here’s the good stuff it packs:

• Unlimited users, tasks, lists, and storage.
• Daily, monthly, and weekly schedule , with a time-blocking feature.
• Task priorities, start and due times, durations, etc.
• Shared/private projects.
• Real-time chat tool and discussions
• Collaborative docs, files, calendars, and links.

B. Comprehensive feature set

Upbase is not just a school planner app; it’s a toolkit for academic success that you can easily access from the left-side menu.

i) Schedule

Centralize all your schedules in one place. Easily make plans for the upcoming week, day, and month. That’s what the Schedule page can do for you!

It has four views: Daily Planner, Weekly Planner, Week Calendar, and Monthly Calendar, each integrated with a drag-and-drop feature, making scheduling 2x faster.

And hey, don’t skip these secret weapons if you want to skyrocket productivity:

• Pomodoro timer.
• Notepad for taking quick notes.
• Daily Notes for daily journaling.

Perfect for managing homework, assignments, and group projects. Each list is like a project hub where all information is organized within reach.

For group assignments, you can delegate tasks, add priorities, set deadlines, and attach files. You can also create knowledge bases, organize files, post announcements, communicate with your team, and more.

The cool thing is: you get control of who can access each list .

This is crucial for college students who often work on multiple group projects simultaneously. They can ensure that only the relevant team members have access to a particular list, maintaining privacy and security.

Want to use lists as a solo? Easy-peasy! Just hide the collaborative tools with a few simple clicks.

This tool lets you access Slack-style channels, so you can keep the entire conversation within Upbase.

It also supports direct messages, so you can chat 1-on-1 with anyone on your team.

This feature allows you to categorize, search, and filter tasks in your workspace. You can filter tasks by one or multiple tags – a capability that other planner apps lack.

Take your task management experience to the next level with filters.

The feature lets you create a custom filter of multiple criteria such as lists, assignees, due dates, tags, priorities, etc.

vi) My Tasks

A private place where you can easily keep track of all assigned tasks and tasks you create. You can show tasks on a list or on a Kanban board and choose how to group them.

C. Great customizability

Make Upbase yours. Tailor it to your preferences and style:

• Personalize list icons and colors for a tailored look.
• Group similar lists into folders for intuitive navigation.
• Choose between List and Board views for tasks.
• Show/hide tools based on your needs for a clutter-free experience.

This study planning app offers one of the most generous free plans on the market. With the Free Forever plan, you get unlimited tasks, lists, members, and storage . If you’re a student looking for a free planner app, give it a try !

Availability : iOS | Mac | iPad | Apple Watch | Android | Windows | Web

Todoist is one of the few student planner apps that utilize natural language processing for task creation.

For example, when you jot down “Math assignment due Friday at 5 PM”, Todoist transforms your words into an actionable task named “Math assignment” with a due date at 5 PM on Friday.

Pretty cool, right? But that’s not all!

You can add notes, create a reminder, or add labels to this task.

Read Full Review : Todoist Review .

Furthermore, this school planner allows you to create projects, share tasks with your group, and delegate work.

Key Features

• Due dates & reminders
• Labels and filters
• Recurring tasks
• Natural language processing
• Available on multiple devices
• Never miss any important deadlines
• Easy to sort and filter tasks by your needs
• Lack of start dates
• Unable to assign a task to multiple members
• Only support 5 collaborators per free project

3. Google Calendar

Availability : Web | Android | iOS | Desktop

Google Calendar is a user-friendly student planner app, thanks to its clean calendar interface with various color-coding options.

For example, you can assign blue for classes, green for homework, and red for exams. So, when you spot blue in your calendar, you’ll immediately recognize it as a class.

But what truly sets Google Calendar apart from other student calendar apps is its seamless integration with other Google services. This makes it the best planner app for students who are either already part of the Google ecosystem or considering joining.

• Rich color-coding options
• Seamless integration with Google apps
• Day, week, month, and year calendar views
• Simple to use
• Manage your to-do list schedules, emails, etc. in one place
• Easy to distinguish different activities
• Weak task management capability
• Not sync well with non-Google apps

This student calendar app is typically included for free as part of Google’s suite of apps.

Availability : Web browsers | Windows | macOS | Android | iOS

Notion is like the cool kid on the block when it comes to study planning apps.

Unlike other apps, it gives you the freedom to design your own school planner, notes, and task lists.

You can also link related information, keeping your subjects, courses, and projects cohesive.

Working on group projects? Notion allows you to share pages with your classmates, delegate tasks, and more.

In short, Notion is the best planner app for students who value customization, seek an all-in-one solution, and are comfortable with a slight learning curve.

• Slash command & rich text format options
• Databases, tables, and pages
• Rich template inventory (such as project planner, homework planner, school planner, etc.)
• Able to create custom workflows, planners, and databases
• Easy to link related information together
• Accessible across devices
• Steep learning curve
• No real-time chat tool
• Time-taking for initial setup

Availability : Web | iOS devices | Android devices | macOS | Windows

Trello is the best planner app for students, and here’s why it rocks.

First off, Trello’s intuitive Kanban-style interface is a breeze to navigate. It’s like digital sticky notes that actually keep you on track of upcoming tasks.

Read Full Review : Trello Review .

Secondly, it’s got all the features most students might need like due dates, labels, priorities, and reminders.

And if you’re teaming up on a group project, Trello enables you to invite friends, assign tasks, and share files.

• Kanban-style interface
• Easy to track a project’s progress
• Save time on repetitive tasks
• Suit different preferences and styles
• Too basic subtasks (no due dates or assignees)
• The calendar view is available only on the Premium plan and up

6. Power Planner

Availability : iOS | Android | Windows

Power Planner is a good college student planner app for both iOS and Android users.

What makes Power Planner special? It’s got your back for all things school-related, such as grade and GPA calculation, homework management with automatic reminders, and schedule tracking.

Plus, Power Planner offers nifty features like widgets for quick task check-ins and offline mode.

But note that while Power Planner is free to download, it includes an in-app purchase for premium features, such as the ability to add more than one semester and five grades per class.

• Grade and GPA calculation
• Automatic reminders
• Quick task check-ins
• Offline mode
• Easy to track grades
• Keep your class schedule in check
• Able to use when Wi-Fi is unavailable
• It takes time and effort for the initial setup
• Occasional synchronization issues
• Lack of collaboration features

Free with an in-app purchase of $1.99.

7. myHomework – Student Planner App

Availability :

What’s the deal with the myHomework Student Planner App?

Well, it’s super easy to use, with no confusing stuff here. It’s like having a friendly assistant to keep your academic life on track without any tech headaches.

Unlike many student planner apps, myHomework is accessible whether Wi-Fi is available or not. It’s also compatible with multiple devices, including phones, tablets, and computers.

So, whether you’re online or offline, your schedule is right at your fingertips – upcoming events, homework, exams, it’s got you covered.

And it won’t let you forget with those handy reminders.

In short, if you want a friendly, no-fuss solution for tracking assignments and organizing subjects, myHomework is the best planner app you can think of.

• Reminders & notifications
• Due date reminders
• Assignment tracking
• Upcoming homework widgets
• Offline access
• Little to no learning curve
• Able to access your schedule and assignments offline
• Simple to keep track of lectures, labs, and assignments.
• In-app ads in the free version
• Collaboration features are only available on the paid version

8. iStudiez

Availability : iOS | macOS | Android | Windows 10

Alright, imagine iStudiez as your digital planner buddy! Why’s it cool?

Well, iStudiez is not just a study planner app, it’s like your academic superhero. You can track your grades, manage assignments, and nail your class schedule. Plus, it sends you handy reminders so you’re always on top of things.

You can access iStudiez offline no matter what device you’re on.

So, if you’re all about keeping your school life organized and stress-free, iStudiez is the study planner app you’ve been looking for.

• Grade tracking
• Customizable subjects
• Tailored specifically for students
• Easy to keep tabs on your grades and GPA
• Access your schedule even without an internet connection
• Learning curve
• Occasional syncing issues between devices

iStudiez Pro is initially free with no ads. The paid version costs $2.99 USD on mobile and $9.99 USD on desktop, offering full features and synchronization.

Availability : iOS | Android

What makes Egenda stand out from other school planners is its simplicity.

No complex menus or tech mysteries. This planner app for students offers a straightforward and user-friendly interface that even non-experienced students can start using with ease.

And guess what? Egenda is accessible offline – only a few study planner apps offer this functionality for free.

So, if you’re seeking the best planner app for students that’s mobile-dedicated and straightforward to use, Egenda is right up your alley.

Note: Unlike other apps, Egenda has no web or desktop versions.

• Daily reminders
• Sort by class, completion, and due date
• Easy to sort tasks by specific needs
• Accessible in areas with limited or no internet connectivity
• Unable to use across devices
• Lack of advanced features available in some other daily planner apps.

This planner app for students is free to download, with in-app purchases ($2.99 per item).

10. My Study Life

Availability : iOS | Android | Windows | Web

My Study Life is like the Swiss Army knife of student planner apps.

It’s got everything a student needs, all wrapped up in one neat package and synced seamlessly across devices, so your schedule and assignments are always up-to-date, no matter where you are.

Homework, exams, class schedules – this study planner app handles it all. It’s like having a personal academic assistant that fits right in your pocket.

If you’re in search of an all-in-one planner app for students, My Study Life is the way to go.

• Customizable school planner
• 3 Different types of tasks: Revision, Reminder, & Assignment
• Class, task, and exam reminders
• Offer comprehensive academic-focus features
• Easy to track tasks, exams, and revision progress
• Accessible even without an internet connection
• Unable to rearrange tasks
• No calendar feature for task due dates

III. Which Study Planner App is Best For You?

Alongside smart planning practices, having a good planner app in your arsenal is essential. We’ve introduced you to the 10 best study planner apps for students out there; now, it’s your turn to make an informed decision.

Need our suggestion? Sure, give Upbase a try!

It offers seamless synchronization across devices, intuitive assignment tracking, and a user-friendly interface that simplifies academic organization. With Upbase, you can stay on top of your assignments, never miss a deadline, and make the most of your study time.

So, why wait? Sign up for a free Upbase account and embark on a successful study path. Your future self will thank you!

1. What is a student planner app?

Student planner apps are digital tools designed to help students stay organized, manage their to-do list, view upcoming classes, and improve time management skills.

2. Are student planners worth it?

Student planners are real game-changers to make study life easier. They help with organization and keeping track of homework assignments and upcoming deadlines.

3. What is the best planner for a student?

The best planner apps for students depend on individual needs, but some good choices include apps like Todoist, Upbase, and Google Calendar, which offer user-friendly interfaces and versatile features tailored for students’ organization.

4. What is the best online planner for school?

Here are some of the best online planners for school: Todoist, Upbase, and Google Calendar. They are all free to start, simple to set up, and easy to use, offering a wide array of features to streamline your school life.

5. What is a good free planner app?

One great free school planner app is Upbase. Its free version offers:

• Built-in calendars for hours, days, weeks, and months.
• Private and shared to-do lists with unlimited users for group projects.
• Real-time chat and rich collaboration features for seamless teamwork.
• Additional features like note-taking, bookmarks, and Pomodoro timers.

Furthermore, Upbase is user-friendly and accessible on web browsers, the Google App Store, and the Apple App Store.

One place for all your work

Tasks, messages, docs, files, chats – all in one place.

• Help center
• Terms of service
• Privacy policy
• iOS mobile app
• Android mobile app

Top 7 Homework Planner Apps for Students

Whether you are attending classes, completing your assignments, studying for a quiz, project work, extra-curricular activities, or squeezing some time for friends and family. You’d agree that organizing and planning goes a long way. That’s why a homework organizer or a homework planner app can be a lifesaver to keep track of all your assignments, tests, submission deadlines, and exams. I did the research and shortlisted the perfect homework planner apps for Android and iOS. Let’s check those out.

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Homework Planner Apps for Students

1. student planner- homework agenda & notes.

The first app on the list is a simple homework and notes management app. It keeps track of homework, assignments, projects, and to-do lists. The layout is minimal, all the tasks are neatly organized with a colored bookmark for easy identification. You can mark a task complete and remove it from the pending list.

Courses can be added easily and color-coded as well. The calendar shows any upcoming deadlines so you can prioritize accordingly. The tasks have a progress bar that you can adjust as you make progress which enables you to get a quick summary without actually opening every task.

You can also break your assignments in small chunks as subtasks that would make finishing a task much easier and the progress bar will fill automatically. It also allows you to attach media files to your assignments or projects for easy access to the important information in one place.

• Progress bar
• Deadline Reminders
• Calendar View
• No option to sync data to the cloud

Student Planner is a great app for all the students, it has all the necessary features like Deadline reminders, subtasks, progress bar, color-coded tasks, and courses. It can significantly increase your productivity when used regularly. You can get this app for free in the Play Store.

Install Student Planner- Homework Agenda ( Android )

2. Student Planner

Student Planner is another fast and simple homework management app which is wrapped by a beautiful and intuitive material designed UI. What Student Planner adds to the table is the inclusion of a schedule or time table which you can use to either store your class schedule or it might even be a study schedule for your exams.

You first start by adding your subject and the schedule then you can add an assignment or set a reminder. The due assignments are arranged as separate cards and can be swiped away once done with.

•  Simple and easy to get started with
•  Fast and small in size
•  Beautiful Minimal UI
•  Option for Schedule
• No sync/backup
• Timetable implementation not perfect

I would recommend this app to anyone who is looking for a simple homework management app with timetable support and a minimal UI.

Install Student Planner ( Android )

Egenda is simple. Open the app, add all the classes or subjects to the app, and once that is set up, you have the option of adding a new Homework, Quiz, Project, or Test and choose the respective subject deadlines. The app also arranges the due work in cards that can be swiped away when done. But what I love the most about this app is that the fact it allows you to go subject-wise and view all your upcoming tests, projects, or pending assignments which is a huge convenience for planning your schedule ahead of time instead of the previous day.

Unfortunately, the app doesn’t have a timetable option, but in its latest update, it added a  Calendar View  where you can see your whole month at a glance with your assignments, tests, and projects.

•  Subject-wise sorting
•  Calendar View
• No timetable support

Egenda provides some great tools for Homework and Test planning and I am sure anyone would find them extremely convenient and useful. But keeping its single con in mind, go for this app if you are not too keen on having a schedule or timetable.

Install  Egenda  ( Android  |  iOS )

4. ChalkBoard

The next app on our list is ChalkBoard, which I found out to be a pretty smart homework planner app. Chalkboard strikes a perfect balance between simplicity and features.

Although the setup process is a little longer than the previous three apps, as you have to feed meticulous details about the classes, teacher, and schedule. It is worth the effort.

On the home screen, you are shown upcoming classes, events tab, and upcoming tests. ChalkBoard fetches the dates for every subject from the Timetable for your future classes. Little features like these make the app stand out from the rest and give an overall great experience. You can also view classes and assignments subject wise.

• Proper Timetable
• Ability to add teachers for subjects
• View tomorrow’s classes as well as assignments/tests/quizzes
• Smart features
• Little longer to set up
• No calendar view

If you are looking for a homework planner as well as a school planner, Chalkboard is the app as it strikes a great ground with almost all the features one might need while not being too bulky.

Install ChalkBoard ( Android )

5. School Planner

School Planner is a full-fledged planning application designed for students to manage their career as a student. Along with your homework and timetables, School Planner offers you to keep track of your grades and attendance, add contacts for teachers, add recorded lectures, and even multiple planners.

The app supports backing up of all your data via Google Drive, Calendar View along with a weekly report, attaching snapshots to your assignment reminders, student accounts from ClassViva, and a lot more. In spite of so many features, the app doesn’t feel slow at all and delivers a powerful performance with its beautiful design.

• Full-fledged student companion
• Feature-packed and free
• Supports sync and backup
• Widget Support
• Tedious setup procedure
• Big in size
• Complex, not so smooth learning curve

While it is not for someone who is looking for a fast and easy way into homework management, School Planner is a great student companion app and serious students will surely get the most out of hit.

Install School Planner ( Android )

6. My Study Life

My Study Life comes with its own web app and syncs with the Android app, essentially making your data accessible from any device as long as it has a browser.

It implements a goal-centric circular tracker that shows your progress. The Calendar view combines your timetable, deadlines, and shows all your classes and assignments, projects in a single place.

• Refreshingly new UI
• Access from anywhere through its web app
• Sync and Backup
• Lengthy setup process

If you study from your computer or laptop, My Study Life makes it easy to access your homework planner on your phone from your computer, while not compromising on features and being completely free. What more can you ask for?

Install My Study Life ( Android  |  iOS )

7. iStudiez Pro

Like School Planner, iStudiez Pro includes grading and subject wise organization of tasks. iStudiez Pro takes it further with the integration of Google Calendar that allows you to directly get all your holidays, exam schedule, routine from Google Calendar itself.

It also offers separate apps on all platforms including iOS, Mac, and Windows. All the apps sync seamlessly between themselves, so studying on your computer consulting your planner won’t be an issue.

• Google Calendar Integration
• Cross-Platform
• Cumulative Price

If Google Calendar integration and cross-platform support is a must for you, iStudiez Pro is definitely the app you want.

Install iStudiez Pro ( Android   |  iOS )

So this was our roundup of the best homework planner apps for Android. We genuinely think that there is an app for every need and we hope that you found a Homework Planner that suits your need whether you are a high school student or a college senior. So which one was your favorite or did we forget to add yours? Let us know in the comments below.

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42 Ways to Help Students Stay Organized at School

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• April 9, 2024

This blog post oh how to help students become more organized at school was originally written on January 11, 2016 and was updated on April 9, 2024. We wanted to update it to include resources to help kids with a messy desk or disorganized locker that results in lost homework, misplaced assignments, and general school organization. A related post that can support these needs is the home aspect with our post on organization activities .

School Organization

Helping students get organized is key when it comes to executive functioning skills and school work and participating in education in the school setting. One way I like to explain this is by referring to school organization as a two part balance.

One side of the balance is the home aspect and the other side is the school aspect.

Executive functioning skills play a major role in homework! And, there is more to it than just doing a homework assignment. There is actually a school and a home aspect that involves EF skills like organization, attention, task completion, working memory, impulse control, and other skills. The thing is that development of these skills isn’t complete until 30 years of age, so having tools and strategies in place is key for each step.

At school there can be supports for each step:

• Writing down the assignment in an agenda
• Putting all of the needed materials into the backpack: books, tablet/device, papers, folders, etc.
• And then turning in the assignment when it is due: locating the assignments and other items

At home, there are several stages as well:

• Locating the homework assignment and all items in the backpack
• Doing the assignment completely according to the timeline and requirements
• Putting the completed assignment back into the backpack or folder along with other materials

Kids need Organization Skills in order   to function during their school day.

A student’s desk is so over-stuffed that papers are crammed in among pencils, books, last week’s homework, and the missing permission slip for today’s field trip.

A backpack that is filled with crumbled papers, broken pencils, toys, and crumbs from last week’s lunch.

A locker that doesn’t shut because granola bar wrappers, overdue library books, three sweatshirts, and last semester’s gym shorts. A homework folder that is so full that it doesn’t shut flat, filled with doodles, notes from teachers, homework, and yesterday’s test that needed a parent signature.

Colleen Beck, OTR/L has been an occupational therapist since 2000, working in school-based, hand therapy, outpatient peds, EI, and SNF. Colleen created The OT Toolbox to inspire therapists, teachers, and parents with easy and fun tools to help children thrive. Read her story about going from an OT making $3/hour (after paying for kids’ childcare) to a full-time OT resource creator for millions of readers. Want to collaborate? Send an email to [email protected].

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Best Organization Apps For Back-To-School

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You could spend hours searching for the best organization apps to prepare for back to school. And let’s face it: Not all apps work for every person. If you’re a visual thinker, you may be better suited to a mind-mapping app for notes. Other learners may prefer apps that create flashcards.

We’ve whittled down this list of the best organization apps for students to help keep you organized throughout the next school year.

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Best Apps for Helping You Stay Organized in College

Google calendar.

A tried-and-true favorite, Google Calendar proves to be one of the best scheduling, meeting and collaboration apps for students. With Google Calendar, you can share your class schedules and create meetings to better coordinate group projects. You can also set reminders so you don’t miss essential tests or events.

Suppose you have a complex schedule and need separate calendars for your classes and extracurricular activities. In that case, you can set up multiple calendars that you can turn on and off to see a partial or complete view of your day-to-day schedule.

This app comes out of the popular Pomodoro Technique. Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s, the Pomodoro Technique is a strict practice that helps you be more productive and accomplish projects in 25-minute periods.

During those 25-minute time slots, you cannot do anything other than work on the task you’ve set out to do, whether it’s writing a term paper or studying for an exam. Pomodoro, the app, includes a customizable timer, white noise and the ability to track your progress on different projects. It’s an invaluable asset for anyone balancing a full course load.

My Study Life

Sticky notes are handy for jotting down quick ideas, reminders and notes, but they don’t always travel well and can easily go missing. That’s why My Study Life is one of our top organization apps for students.

You can use this app to note everything that happens during your day, including new class projects, tests, course schedules and more. You can also schedule specific tasks and create notes and reminders as you would on a sticky note.

iHomework 2

iHomework2 may look like any other organization app, but it has two features you won’t want to miss. First, you can look at a calendar that details when your assignments must be complete and what you need to work on each day to finish on time.

From the information you add, iHomework2 lets you know how hard a certain task will be and helps you schedule your time accordingly. The app also allows you to see which days contain which courses, along with class times, grades, information about your professors and any other details you choose to include.

Todoist is a simple, classic version of your pen-and-paper to-do list. If you’re looking for a well-designed, no-frills app to help keep you organized, Todoist includes any features you’ll need. You can add tasks and documents and set up alerts and share your information with classmates.

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It’s not always practical to cart around a full-size printer or scanner, you may find yourself needing one during the school year for signing and sending forms. With CamScanner, you can capture an image of any document, upload it in a variety of formats and save it for future use. You can then share the document through text, email or social media.

CamScanner also allows you to modify a document after scanning. For example, you might add a signature or edit text. Bonus? It’s free for student use.

If you like to use apps and products in the same family and are already familiar with the Adobe Suite, you may want to download Adobe Scan. This app functions similarly to other Adobe products and is simple to use.

You can scan and upload any document (even smaller items like receipts) and edit it in the app. Its minimal design makes the process of scanning quick and straightforward, allowing you to continue to other priorities.

Look no further than Quizlet for an all-inclusive college study tool . Quizlet is an app that helps you prepare for exams and, according to the Quizlet team, improve your test scores.

You can choose to study using traditional flashcards, which allow you to input a question on one side of a virtual card and the answer on the back. As you scroll through the cards, you can mark which ones you’d like to review again to help prioritize your study time. It’s also possible to add pictures to the flashcards and find premade sets from top users and verified institutions.

Instapaper is one of the best organization apps for minimalist design. If you’re scrolling through a new site or reading an article you’d like to refer to, Instapaper allows you to save the source to the app.

Once in the app, you can organize your saved sources in a way that works best for you, whether by topic, class or group project, and highlight or annotate important information. You can also access and read sources off-line so you never have to worry about connecting to Wi-Fi.

MindMeister

If looking at pages of text makes your head spin, MindMeister is a top organization app for students who are visual learners. MindMeister makes use of “mind maps” that allow you to brainstorm either by yourself or with a group. You can also build presentations and think through decision-making processes.

You can use the app to organize your class notes in a visual format and add diagrams and images to your mind maps. One of MindMeister’s features, Focus Mode, even hides extraneous buttons and pop-ups to help you stay on task and finish projects on time.

Apps to Help with Financial Planning

Outside of the classroom, one of students’ top needs is splitting bills, whether from dining out, purchasing items for projects or rent. That’s where Splitwise comes in. This handy app keeps all of your bill-splitting in one place.

Splitwise calculates who owes what and saves transaction information, so if someone is unable to pay at the moment, you can keep track of amounts owed.

Scholly’s creators set out to gather information about available scholarships in one centralized location. Instead of searching on Google, Scholly aggregates scholarships based on your criteria.

With a list of possible scholarships in hand, you can better prioritize which to apply to first to help lower the cost of tuition and out-of-pocket expenses .

Every student needs a budgeting app, and YNAB—short for “You Need A Budget”—fits the bill. With YNAB, you can create a budget for college , track your spending, and schedule future transactions, such as utilities, to ensure you can pay for them. YNAB syncs with your bank and credit cards and allows you to track your progress paying off student loans.

YNAB also helps you break down long-term financial goals, such as paying for tuition, buying a new laptop or funding a vacation. The company offers a free year to students.

PocketGuard

Another budgeting app you may want to consider is PocketGuard. Some of the unique aspects of this app are its emphasis on analytics and calculations to help you see how much income you have left after expenses and how you’re saving over longer periods.

PocketGuard’s analytics apply to debt, such as student loans, and help you determine when and how to pay off your debts. PocketGuard also focuses on financial goals and even gives you tips to lower your monthly bills and stop paying for services you don’t use.

If you’ve been hearing about the importance of investing but aren’t sure where to start, Acorns is the app you need to download before heading back to school. It’s not free, but its services are well worth the small price.

Acorns uses “spare change” from your purchases to make investments. Here’s how it works: When you use a linked credit or debit card, Acorns rounds up the total of each purchase and invests that change in a portfolio of “exchange-traded funds.” The app removes any stress or complication from the investing process and is a great tool for beginner investors.

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Organization Skills for Students: 10 Ideas that Really Work

The fact is that some teenagers need more help than others when it comes to developing and teaching organization skills . And while parents shouldn’t take over—or save their teenager from every organizational slip up—they should provide the support their teenager needs to build these skills.

To that end, Your Teen asked readers to share the organizing strategies that worked—yes, worked!—for their teenagers, from middle school to high school. Need to know how to improve organizational skills for students? Here’s our top-10 organizational strategies list.

10 Most Tips for Helping Teens Get Organized:

1. embrace what works for your teenager..

Though you may swear by your daily to-do list, your teenager may prefer to use a project-based checklist or another tool. If it works, that’s just fine. The best organizational skills for students are those that work for your teenager.

2. Install a white board calendar on or near your teenager’s desk.

[adrotate banner=”98″] Help your teenager learn to use it to track assignments, due dates, meetings—everything.

3. Encourage your teenager to schedule due dates, with reminders, in their smart phone.

Take advantage of the positives of technology; the phone can be your teenager’s best tool for organization.

4. Work the planner.

Your teenager can write down assignments and appointments in a daily planner that stays in the backpack. Your teenager should check items off when accomplished.

5. Use written reminders.

Have your teenager write a to-do list at the end of the day, which should be kept where they’ll see it when they get to school the next morning. Include tasks like handing in homework assignments, books or other materials to bring home, or whatever else they need to remember.

6. Use task apps.

There are many apps that can help keep teenagers on track with to-do lists, email reminders, text alerts, even tweets.

7. Create a distraction-free homework period.

The research is clear: teenagers cannot effectively do their homework  and  use their electronic devices to check social media etc. And it’s hard to stay organized when you’re distracted. So, talk to your teenager about the importance of turning off the phone for some period of time each day in order to focus on academics.

8. Track your time.

Your teenager can improve their time management skills by spending a few weeks keeping track of just how they are using their time. This can be a real eye-opener when it comes to understanding how your teenager can more efficiently use their time.

9. Think visually.

For some students, color-coded notebooks and folders for different subjects (red is science, blue is math, etc.) are an easy way to keep materials organized.

10. Use the weekend.

Pick a time on Sunday evening to sit with your teenager and help them  plan for the upcoming week .

Diana Simeon is an editorial consultant for  Your Teen.

6 Homework Apps to Help Keep You Organized

Managing everything you have to do as a student can seem like a full-time job. With so many classes, activities, club meetings, and homework assignments thrown at you every day, it can be very overwhelming to keep track of it all.

Luckily, there are some great homework apps you can install on your phone or tablet that can help you know what classes you have coming up each day and stay on top of all of your assignments.

Here are six of our favorites. We hope these help you stay organized all year long!

Although the myHomework app supports traditional school schedules as well as block schedules, it does not support alternating block schedules, so if you have an A/B schedule, this is probably not the app for you.

• My Study Life This app is a full-fledged homework management app with its own web application, which is awesome because you can check your assignments from your computer or your phone. Plus, the calendar view shows all of your classes and assignments at the same time, and it shows you incomplete tasks that are due soon so you know what to work on first. The design is unique, too, with circles showing what percentage of a task is completed and how much more you have to go. Available for: iPhone, Android, Windows 8, Windows Phone and the web. Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Cost: Free

Another cool feature is that you can organize all of your assignments by date, course or priority, and you can sort them by pending and completed as well. Other bonus features include the ability to add contact info for all of your teachers and the ability to enter your grades so you can track how your GPA is doing.

Unfortunately, none of the apps listed above will actually do your homework for you — that part’s still up to you — but at least they’ll make it more likely that you’ll get it finished on-time and stress-free.

The organization was established over 50 years ago and works “to change the trajectory of high-potential Black youth by providing unique programming in the classroom and beyond.” Their scholars complete a four-year fellowship that includes academic enrichment, leadership development, career exposure, mentoring and college access.

Students must maintain a grade point average near 3.0 to remain in good standing with the organization — a bar the organization sets knowing full well that access to scholarships and grants for college will be the only way that most of its students can afford to go. Not all students meet this threshold despite mentoring from caring adults and strong support from administrative staff. Thus additional academic supports are needed.

Over many years, EE provided programs to help get students back on track if they started to flounder and to establish academic habits that put them on a trajectory for success. We started by offering weekly group tutoring events at the organization’s facility that not only helped students with homework completion and exam prep but also provided lessons on learning strategies, goal setting, and self-advocacy. However, traveling to the facility after school was a burden for some scholars, so EE tutors also met students at libraries and other public locations to provide support in specific subject areas where students requested help. Year after year we met with administrators and added additional resources: a summer school study skills workshop for freshmen and final exam prep workshops for all grade levels. Our unique array of programs allowed the organization to support their scholars at every stage of their academic journey.

The mission of the organization is to fight for economic mobility among highly motivated, first-generation college students by providing mentoring and intensive career development. The agency was founded on the belief that socioeconomic status should not be a barrier to college persistence and career success. 

Their staff found that many of their participants were struggling with writing assignments of all sorts in college. From essays in English class to writing cover letters for potential summer internships, many students were not effective writers. The organization provided various career development workshops throughout the academic year, but they lacked a writer’s workshop to specifically address this area of weakness. 

We met with program managers and the executive director to discuss their students’ needs and what type of program would be beneficial. The Writer’s Practice Workshop was an ideal fit for them. The course allowed students to understand that everyone is a writer even if they don’t think of themselves as such. Over the course of four sessions students assessed their own writing process; discussed the tools of a good writer’s practice; considered the audience, purpose, and the needs of any piece; and produced writing on topics that were important to them. Students left the workshop with a greater understanding of how to start assignments and follow steps to revise, edit, and polish for best results, giving them confidence in their writing. 

The organization’s mission is to provide opportunities for underserved youth to achieve academic and personal success via financial, educational and personal support during their high school years. They provide tuition assistance to attend a high-quality school along with the guidance and commitment of caring, adult mentors. They aim to serve an often overlooked segment: academically “average” students from the city’s most challenging and underserved neighborhoods.

Program staff wanted to help their students prepare for final exams and train mentors to more effectively support students in their exam prep efforts. Volunteer mentors were available to give support, but the organization lacked a consistent approach on how best to help students and make them better learners.

EE met with program administrators and board members to plan and implement a Final Exams Workshop in the lead-up to final exams. The 3-hour workshop was attended by students and their mentors on a Saturday morning. The curriculum helped students create DIY study guides for any class, plan a study schedule, prioritize final exams by difficulty and need, assess and discuss their strengths and weaknesses in regards to learning strategies, and share with peers their successes or concerns. We also facilitated a conversation between mentors and mentees as to how they could best support their students in the coming weeks. Students and mentors left the workshop with a blueprint for attacking finals week in the most efficient way — a plan they could use for high school and college.

The organization supported immigrants and their families by connecting women from over 60 countries who share a dedication to the pursuit of global understanding and universal human rights. As part of their philanthropic arm, the organization supported a local elementary school they had identified as highly diverse with a large number of immigrant students. Before engaging EE, the organization relied mostly on volunteers to provide reading support to students during school hours. 

After discussions with the organization and the school principal, teachers, families, and other stakeholders, we developed a school year calendar of after school programs that would help students develop the skills needed to succeed in elementary school and beyond. We provided courses for grades 5-8 in the spring and fall, greatly expanding the enrichment opportunities the NFP was able to provide. In doing so, we developed a close relationship with the school administration and their teaching staff, who saw the positive impact the program was having on their students. Additionally, the NFP was able to expand their mission to areas where they saw a great need: improving study skills, raising test scores, and increasing access to high school opportunities for immigrant youth. 

A scholarship foundation funded by a suburban country club was disappointed with the caliber of student who typically applied for their college scholarship offerings. Knowing that the skills needed for success in college must be cultivated from an early age, they wanted to establish a summer enrichment program for students entering 9th and 10th grade that would serve as an early intervention and better position the pool of applicants when the time came a few years later to apply for the college scholarships.

We collaborated with the foundation to identify areas of strength and weakness in their applicant pool and listened to their personal beliefs about what it takes to succeed in college. With that understanding, we customized a version of the Summer Learners’ Workshop that lays the foundation for college-level skills and caters to the learning styles and academic backgrounds of the particular students at this organization.

The resulting program has gained a reputation as one of the top summer enrichment experiences in that community with parents routinely reporting that the results exceeded their expectations. The program is now attended by an even wider array of students than those who were first targeted by the foundation.

A charter school network was seeking to implement a test prep program across eight campuses to prepare their 8th grade students for the Chicago Public Schools selective enrollment entrance exam. The high school admissions process is highly competitive, and it was the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic when students were learning from home. The schools did not have expert knowledge about the contents of the test, and finding staff at their schools to cover a program outside of school hours would be challenging. Administrators knew how competitive the admissions process was and that even their strongest students were not guaranteed a spot. For equity, they wanted to offer the course to all of their students – even those who were very unlikely to be admitted to a selective enrollment school. 

Given the wide array of students, the EE team worked with individual school counselors to create ability groupings, determine a process for reporting attendance, progress, and behavior issues, and create a curriculum that would be effective in a remote learning model. We knew that remote engagement for an after school program would be a challenge, so we incorporated competitive team games, a leaderboard of accomplishments, and other incentives to encourage maximum participation. EE provided all management and instructional staffing to deliver the test prep course successfully while freeing up teachers and counselors at the charter school to focus on their daily workload. Students received a robust course focused on strategies, practice tests, and concept review that put them in the best position to maximize their potential on test day. 

A leading scholarship fund that provides financial assistance for highly qualified, low-income students knew that financial aid alone would be insufficient to ensure their students’ success at rigorous private and parochial high schools. Therefore, they sought an intensive summer program to prepare scholars for what lay ahead. 

EE worked with the organization to determine the biggest challenges scholars would face. We landed on a wide array of non-cognitive skills that are not necessarily taught in middle school: time management, organization, self-advocacy, focus, growth mindset, etc. Inspired by this challenge, we developed our Ideal Student Workshop, which would later become the basis for our Learners’ Workshop.

Over a decade later we are still delivering the program to students at this scholarship fund and others. The program works to develop the three dimensions of successful students: character, learning strategies and habits. We update the program yearly to keep up with changes in student needs and the educational landscape. Our fun and research-based curriculum continues to be a popular summer bridge for various organizations. 

A prominent sports-based youth development organization wanted to improve one of the core elements of their program: providing educational enrichment programs to their participants.

Their goal was to offer a continuum of services for 9th-12th graders that would support students in their schoolwork, provide a pathway to college, and create a culture of learning amongst players. EE was uniquely positioned to offer a variety of services to meet this need: private tutoring, study skills classes, writing courses, high school admissions test prep, SAT/ACT prep, and college readiness seminars. We listened to the players, parents, and other stakeholders to determine which programs were most effective, established expectations for participants, and decided on the best timing and format to deliver the courses.

Since 2017 we have successfully delivered these services allowing their administrative team to focus on their primary coaching responsibilities. Ultimately, the best praise we have received is that we have provided a wide circle of caring adults to support students academically and emotionally and that we have listened to their needs and adapted our offerings to suit their participants.

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How to Organize Your Day Planner for School

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Maintaining a day planner for school can help you complete all of your assignments on time. Once you’ve chosen the type of planner you want, create sections for each subject and fill in all the information you already have. Each day you can look at what’s on the agenda and add any new information. Color-coding your planner and making sure to add all types of events and obligations will help you stay on top of all your tasks.

Setting Up Your Planner

• There are different types of planners with different layouts. Some also have smaller sections while others have larger. Choose one that suits you the best.
• If your planner is too plain, consider decorating it.
• If you can't buy a planner, check out How to Make Your Own School Planner .

• Keep your classes organized by day. For example, if you have Math and Science on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, put those sections next to each other.

• Consider creating separate sections for school-related activities and extracurricular activities. For example, a school ball game could be in one section and a concert in another.

• You don't need to write in every single birthday--just focus on your friends and family. If you plan on doing something special on that day, such as a party, make a quick note of it.

Writing in Your Planner

• If you write things down on the day they were assigned, this will enable you to look at each day to see what you should be working on (e.g., If reading chapter 5 was assigned on Monday, you would write it down under Monday’s space and do the assignment that day).
• If you write things down on the day they are due, you will need to look ahead to see what you should be working on (e.g., If reading chapter 5 needs to be completed Wednesday, you would write it down under Wednesday’s space but look ahead on Monday or Tuesday in order to complete the assignment by Wednesday).

• Some teachers like to write out assignments weeks ahead of time. If your teacher does this, you can transfer these assignments to your planner.
• Once you develop the habit of checking your planner, you may no longer need reminders, such as sticky notes on the mirror.

• If you tend to procrastinate, consider putting reminders into your planner. For example, you can write "Start working on Shakespeare essay" the week before it is due.

• Monday: start research
• Wednesday: complete outline
• Friday: write rough draft

Staying Organized

• You can do this with colored pencils, pens, highlighters, or even colorful sticky-note flags.

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Set up systems for organizing schoolwork. Use colored pens to code school subjects in planners and matching folders. Set phone alerts for tests, projects, and assignments, so you stay on top of work. Handwrite to-do lists by due date and class to help retain the information.

• For example, if you have a lot of exams or a large essay due during a particular week, it might not be a good idea to schedule other things, like parties.

• Start with assignments that are due the following day. If you have extra time that evening, you could do the other assignments to get ahead of schedule.
• If none of your assignments are due yet, consider doing the easiest ones first to get them out of the way. Alternatively, you could try doing the hardest one first.

• Some people like to fold the old pages of their planners towards the spine. This will create bulk, but it will also make it easier to find the newest page.

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If you want to organize your day planner for school, start by creating sections for every subject or class you are taking, so you’ll know where to put each assignment when the time comes. In fact, a big part of being organized is doing the initial prep – once you have everything set up, all you have to do is fill your planner in! You can organize your planner by either writing down assignments like homework and quizzes on the day they were assigned or on the day that they are due. Either way, make your planner a part of your daily routine and start checking it daily to make sure you haven't missed any work. For tips like how to put reminders in your planner so that you won’t procrastinate, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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30 Organisational Tips for School (Finally Become an Organised Student!)

Updated on July 14, 2023 By Daniel Wong 41 Comments

Life as a student is busy.

So when you’re in school, applying organisational tips can have a big impact on how you perform.

If you’re not organised and you feel like you’re not on top of things, you’ll be stressed.

You might end up working late and sleeping less, but this isn’t a good idea.

Getting organised for school is all about developing good study habits and systems.

Through my experiences, I’ve come up with these 30 simple tips that will help students to become structured, productive, and effective.

Enter your email below to download a PDF summary of this article. The PDF contains all the tips found here, plus  3 exclusive bonus tips that you’ll only find in the PDF.

How to be organised in school (and outside of school, too).

These school-related organisational tips are all about using systems and routines to stay on track.

Implementing these tips will enable you to get your work done on time, be fully prepared for tests, and still have time to relax.

1. Develop a routine

Consistency is the key to student success. So write down your general weekly schedule and create a routine.

Include things like when you’ll do your homework, when you’ll review the things you’ve learned, when you’ll exercise, and so on.

It’s not possible to stick to a routine 100% of the time, but at least set up the framework to keep you focused and on track.

2. Set rules for yourself

Set some very specific rules for yourself . These could be things like “complete all projects and assignments at least two days before they are due” or “start studying for tests at least one week in advance”.

Review your rules once a month and adjust them if necessary.

3. Write everything down

No one has a perfect memory , and trying to remember everything is stressful. So make a habit of writing down all your events, meetings, ideas, and things you need to do.

Use a notebook or planner, or try an app like Google Keep or Any.do that you can use on your phone and computer.

To be organised in school, choose the method you’ll use most consistently.

When you write everything down, you’ll be less anxious because you won’t be relying on your brain as a storage device.

4. Create your own deadline that is before the actual deadline

Create your own deadlines and put them in your planner or calendar. Having your own deadline reduces stress for you as a student. You’ll also be more likely to submit your best work.

Don’t treat the actual deadline as the deadline. Set your own deadline one or two days before, and plan accordingly.

This will help you because you probably already experience enough stress related to taking tests and exams !

5. Work on one task at a time; don’t multitask

Multitasking seems like a good idea because you can pretend that you’re working twice as hard.

We all get bored of the tasks we’re working on, so jumping about seems more fun.

The problem is that it doesn’t result in the best outcomes.

Here’s what I recommend: Take a scrap piece of paper and write down the task you’re working on right now, e.g. Math assignment, questions 1 to 5.

Put that scrap piece of paper on your study table, to serve as a reminder for you to stay focused on the task at hand.

6. Use the following websites and apps . . .

Test out the following websites and apps to make studying fun , keep you organised, and remove distractions.

Habitica is an app that turns your goals into a fun game. It makes it more likely that you’ll stick to your goals and enjoy the process too.

• MyStudyLife

This app replaces a planner and helps you organise your schedule, tasks and exam preparation. It also sends you reminders of upcoming events.

7. Use a planner

I recommend that you put the planner on your desk once you get to class and leave it there throughout the school day. This makes it more likely that you’ll use it because it’s right in front of you.

If you leave your planner in your backpack, you may feel like it’s too troublesome to take it out to use.

Put everything in your planner: homework, test and exam dates, family events, social events, etc. This way, you’ll be far more organised.

If you’re allowed to use your phone or computer in class, then you can use Google Calendar, Google Keep, or MyStudyLife instead of a hard copy planner.

8. Declutter once a week

Your physical space should be organised for things to do with school, including your notes and assignments.

At the end of each week, look through all the papers, notes, brochures, and other things you’ve accumulated. Recycle or throw away all the things you don’t need.

Clutter attracts clutter. So if you declutter once a week, you’ll be more likely to stay organised in general. You’ll also find it easier to stay focused.

9. Put sticky notes on the front door to help you remember things

You can use this organisational tip for school-related things you don’t want to forget, such as bringing an extra T-shirt or asking your parents to sign a consent form.

Put a sticky note on the front door. The note can have just the key word written on it, like “T-shirt” or “Form”. This will make it almost guaranteed that you’ll remember.

10. Keep one notebook and one binder for each subject

Take all your notes for one subject in one notebook. When you run out of space, start a new notebook. Label each notebook clearly, e.g. History Notebook 1, History Notebook 2. This will make it easy for you to find the information you need in the future.

Doing this will help you stay organised in school.

I discourage you from taking notes on loose sheets of paper. I also discourage you from using only one notebook, in which you take notes across all your different subjects.

Make a habit of keeping one binder for each subject and filing your assignments and printed notes according to type. File all your assignments together in sequential order, followed by your printed notes, which should also be filed together in sequential order.

(Here are some tips on how to properly take notes .)

11. Bring an accordion folder to school every day

This accordion folder is for your daily use.

Create one section of the accordion folder for each subject, and label each section clearly.

I recommend reserving the front section for incomplete homework, so the homework will be easy to find.

12. Do filing once a week

At the end of each week, transfer all the printed notes, assignments, etc. from the accordion folder to the respective subject’s binder.

Doing this weekly is a good practice, to ensure that your accordion folder doesn’t get too full or messy.

13. Do five minutes of daily planning each day

Before you start doing your homework or studying for a test, look at your planner first. Take note of all upcoming deadlines, and think about your schedule for the rest of the day.

Then you can decide what specific tasks to work on for the day. Doing daily planning will ensure that you’re always working on the most important tasks, and that you don’t leave anything out.

14. Learn to say no

Organisational tips can help you balance your school life with other activities, but only up to a point.

If you want to be an organised, effective student, you can’t say yes to everything – there will always be trade-offs you’ll need to make.

So decide on the boundaries you want to set for yourself. Decide how many times you’ll go out with your friends each week, how many days each week you’ll devote to extracurricular activities, and what your priorities are.

Then practise saying no to protect these boundaries. And don’t feel guilty when you say no! Remember, it’s not about being a busy student; it’s about being an effective student.

15. Block out time in your schedule for the things that matter most

Blocking out time in your schedule is a critical time management strategy for students .

If you don’t do this, other things which are less important will fill your schedule.

In your calendar or planner, block out time for things like family events, religious activities, volunteering, and studying.

Then honour these commitments and stick to your schedule as much as possible.

16. Break down big tasks into smaller tasks

Breaking down big tasks and projects makes them seem less overwhelming and more manageable.

Doing this also makes it clearer what your specific next step is, so you’ll be less likely to procrastinate on your assignments .

Here’s an example. Rather than telling yourself that you need to write your paper fast , break it down into smaller tasks like:

• Read 10 articles on the topic for research
• Write outline
• Write introduction
• Write main point #1
• Write main point #2
• Write main point #3
• Write conclusion
• Proofread the paper
• Adjust the formatting, layout, etc. of the paper
• Submit paper

17. Once a week, review the upcoming events in your planner/calendar

Each week, take a few minutes to see what important events and deadlines are coming up over the next month. This will help to ensure that you don’t overlook any important projects, tests, or assignments.

Reviewing your schedule helps you to stay on top of things. It also keeps you calm and in control, and allows you to adjust your daily and weekly priorities.

18. If a task takes two minutes or less to do, do it immediately

The “two-minute rule” was popularised by productivity expert David Allen. When you follow this rule, small tasks don’t pile up and become overwhelming.

Things like texting a friend, sending your classmate some information via email, or asking your parents to sign a consent form are all quick tasks that take less than two minutes to complete.

When you do these tasks immediately, you’ll feel a sense of achievement too.

19. Clear your desk at the end of each day

This organisational tip only takes a minute to do and prevents clutter from building up. I recommend doing this when you’re done with your homework or studying for the day.

It will make it easier for you to find what you need when you next sit down to work.

In addition, when you have a neat desk, you’ll concentrate better and feel more motivated to study .

20. Develop a specific plan for every upcoming test and exam

Don’t just tell yourself that you’ll study hard for the test or exam.

That’s too vague, and you may feel as if you’re never prepared enough.

Instead, develop a plan. Write down what resources you’re going to use, how many practice questions or exam papers you intend to do, how many times you plan to read the notes, what study tips you’ll put into practice , etc.

Write all the steps down on a sheet of paper and create a rough timeline as well.

When you’ve completed everything on your plan, you’ll know that you’re well prepared. By always having a plan, you’ll learn faster and be more efficient.

21. Create a conducive environment at home for studying

To be an effective and organised student, set up a dedicated study area at home.

You need to have the right environment to work. You need all the necessary materials, stationery, paper and study tools. You also need a suitable table and lamp.

And if you want to be productive, you definitely shouldn’t study on your bed! That’s one of the most common reasons for feeling sleepy while studying .

22. Before you start work, eliminate all distractions

Take a moment and think about the distractions you typically face when you’re trying to study. Common ones include text messages, notifications on your phone, social media, YouTube, books, and magazines.

Remove these distractions before you get to work. Put your phone in another room, turn off Internet access on your computer, and put the books and magazines at the other end of the room.

23. Use a stopwatch or timer

School organisational tips include making the most of your time.

When you want to have a productive study session , use a timer to help you focus. Using a timer adds a sense of urgency.

Try working in blocks of 30 to 40 minutes, followed by a short break. If you’re up for it, set a timer for your breaks too, so that you don’t take a 45-minute break when you only intended to take a 10-minute break.

24. Double-check that you’ve completed all the homework that’s due the next day

Set a recurring reminder so that you’ll do this every school day in the mid-afternoon.

This will prevent you from scrambling at the last minute or pulling an all-nighter just to get the assignment done.

25. Every day, review all the new information you learned in school earlier that day

A quick review of the key concepts should only take you about 20 minutes.

Doing this helps to ensure understanding, so you stay on top of the material.

If you really can’t do this review on the same day, do it the following day while the information is still fresh in your mind.

26. Keep an ongoing list of the questions you have about the class material

As you read your notes and the textbook, keep a list of the things you don’t understand and the questions you have. As soon as you’re able to, ask your teachers about the items on your list.

If you do this consistently, you won’t need to spend so much time studying for tests and exams, because you already understand the information.

27. Every school night, pack your backpack for the following day

This way, you won’t have to scramble in the morning to pack. Set a reminder on your phone or put a Post-It note on your desk to ensure that you do this every school night.

Create a checklist for the things you need to remember to bring to school, and put the checklist somewhere accessible.

28. Wake up a little bit earlier each morning so you don’t have to rush

For most students, waking up 5 to 10 minutes earlier is enough to avoid the unnecessary stress of rushing in the morning.

When you rush, you often forget things – which means that your day doesn’t start well. Top students go to bed early, get at least eight hours of sleep every night, and set their alarm so they wake up a bit earlier.

I recommend that you put the alarm clock at the other end of the room, so you won’t be tempted to snooze. I also recommend using the Alarmy app if you use your phone as an alarm clock. It’s the best alarm clock app I’ve ever used!

You can get Alarmy for your Android or iOS device .

29. Every school night, pick out the clothes you’re going to wear the following day

If you wear a school uniform to go to school, then this organisational tip is easy to apply. But it still saves you time.

Take your school uniform or the clothes you’ll wear the following day, and hang them somewhere easily accessible, like on the door knob of your room door.

This only takes you a minute to do, but makes the morning that much less stressful.

30. Make your bed every morning

This is a small victory to start the day.

It sets the tone for the day and will help you to be more productive overall.

Even this US Navy admiral recommends this simple tip as a way of improving your motivation and focus!

Get organised for school, one step at a time

This is a long article that might leave you feeling overwhelmed, especially if you’re not already an organised student.

So take one step at a time.

Start by identifying which areas you need to work on, and then prioritise them.

Adopt one new habit in the coming week. Once you’re comfortable with that habit, adopt one more.

Remember that no one is perfect. Your journey as a student – and in life, too – is always about progress, not perfection.

Start making progress toward becoming an organised and focused student today!

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April 10, 2017 at 9:54 pm

good tips!i like it but it is hard when i get sleepy too often

September 8, 2019 at 3:40 pm

Maybe you should go to bed earlier and eat all three meals in a day, it really works and drink lots of water. It keeps me energized for the day and makes me sleepy at JUST the right time. I would suggest going to bed 1 hour before you would normally go to sleep. Even if you can’t fall asleep. It gets you in a routine.

July 12, 2020 at 11:07 pm

thank you!!!! im having trouble sleeping and those tips help~!!

January 23, 2020 at 10:49 am

This is the best website I have ever encountered! Thank you soooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!

April 11, 2017 at 8:27 am

You’re welcome. Regina. Yes, getting eight hours of sleep is definitely the foundation of being an effective student!

April 17, 2019 at 2:16 am

How do you get these interesting ideas

April 12, 2017 at 3:01 am

Hi Daniel, I really appreciate your articles and tips. I share it often to my friends, youths and parents. Keep up! God bless!

April 12, 2017 at 7:34 am

Hi Maximilian, you’re very welcome. God bless you too!

August 14, 2018 at 5:30 am

Great, really helpful.

August 29, 2018 at 2:11 pm

About to start a professional course, how best can I stay focus since it’s been long time .

October 26, 2018 at 4:53 am

Thank you so much this will really help me I have so much stress at home and homework ends and starts in yelling thank you….

October 30, 2018 at 4:53 am

I really loved this! It has helped me a lot, especially as I have just started secondary school!

November 15, 2018 at 2:57 am

Thank you so much! It has helped me a lot, especially since I just got in secondary school. God bless you!

January 17, 2019 at 2:20 am

I’m pretty sure organised is spelled organized.

January 17, 2019 at 7:56 am

Thanks for your comment. In US English it is spelled as “organized” but in UK English it is spelled as “organised”.

March 5, 2019 at 3:41 am

awesome tips!!

March 13, 2019 at 2:52 am

Thank you! This really helps me sense have anxiety.

March 15, 2019 at 6:02 am

Thanks a lot for these 30 tips. I absolutely admire them. They are astonishing and significant.

March 19, 2019 at 7:59 pm

Amazing. This really made my school’s first month better. Great work sir

April 6, 2019 at 9:16 am

thank you for the help!!!!!

June 2, 2019 at 10:44 am

Hello , I am going in to the 9th grade and i am having trouble keeping up with the loads of schoolwork I have to do and i do not want this issue to transfer in to next school year what should I do

August 26, 2020 at 11:36 pm

Hi, I find that keeping a wake up scheduale makes my day better. I always get up at 5:30 on school days, and it makes my day so much better. I am never tired, and I have lots of energy. Use the assignment tracker on Google Sheets. That really helps. And planners too. I hope this helps a little.

July 16, 2019 at 7:31 am

im going into 10th grade this year and these tips were really good! last year i had so much work i started failing and staying up late and it wasnt working out thank you so much for your help

October 15, 2019 at 2:00 am

thank you for helping

October 15, 2019 at 2:04 am

my school is making me read this i am only a 6th grader!!

September 18, 2020 at 2:36 am

Ok but that’s normal, it’s not like you can’t read.

January 16, 2020 at 7:10 pm

This is seriously helpful, thank you so much. I really appreciate this.

February 15, 2020 at 6:09 am

i am 11 and i only like the habica thing sorry people but i do

February 16, 2020 at 1:12 am

April 4, 2020 at 10:26 pm

this a really well written section

May 8, 2020 at 2:44 am

Thank you so much It is really helpful.

July 12, 2020 at 11:05 pm

Hi Mr. Wong, I am trying to publish a book for Middle School students, and you see, one of the chapters is study tips. I was doing some research, and I came across this article…

Do you mind if I use some of these tips without giving credit to you? Or does that count as plagiarism?

Thank you, and I understand if you don’t let me.

July 13, 2020 at 10:49 am

Hi Dinikva, thank you for your message. If you use any of the tips, please give credit to me. If you use the tips without giving credit, that would be considered plagiarism. Thank you!

August 26, 2020 at 11:39 pm

Thank you so much! Such great tips! I am glad I clicked on this link.

October 29, 2020 at 8:23 pm

That really helps. And planners too. I hope this helps a little. I like it but it is hard when i get sleepy too often, and stay up late lots of time tryna do my work and get it done the way and it sucks when you submit them and they don’t even turn in.

November 20, 2020 at 11:56 pm

You have no idea how helpful this is. Be organized is already hard, but having ADHD and doing anything is worse. If I could buy you a Porsche, I would.

January 2, 2021 at 9:14 am

Literally, my teacher is soo picky. You know when we are doing work she says good and nice to other peoples work. I am not being jealous of them. When I am organised I think that my teacher will send me to the top table like last year. Btw last year I was in 4th grade this year I’m in 5th grade

January 2, 2021 at 5:23 pm

These tips and tricks were very helpful!!!!! I liked that you explained each one clearly and the reasoning behind it. Thank You!!!!

August 24, 2022 at 10:02 pm

I just read this I’m really hoping it’d work I’m kinda late though It’s only 1 term then Im off to grade 8 I hope this’ll work in homeschooling I’m scared that it doesn’t I always wondered how clever and organized people do their stuff. Now I know.,

October 18, 2022 at 3:36 am

Thank you, Mr. Danel Wong. This has helped me in my studying life tremendesly. The tips and tricks are truly inspiring. I really owe you one good sir. Have a blessed Saturday.

January 3, 2023 at 10:30 pm

This is a very cool artical, I just started y7 and its stressful. Do these tips apply to a new secondary school student cause i tend to not commit to a planner or schedule. Any tips

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How custom colors made my google calendar look amazing, 5 reasons i use avatars as my profile picture on social media.

One of the most difficult parts of college, besides the homework, of course, is managing a complex and ever-changing schedule. Between classes, extracurricular activities, and a part-time job, you are extremely busy.

An excellent way to start your semester off or even organize it partway is to leverage free tools to help you manage everything on your plate. In this article, you'll see how to manage your class schedule and get organized for the semester with Google Calendar.

1. Get Your Schedules and Mark Important Dates

Before you can get organized with Google Calendar , you need to get all your schedules together. Start by locating an official copy of your semester course schedule. You also want schedules for any extracurricular activities, work, or events you plan to participate in during the term.

Get as much information as you can for each of your events to make your schedule as robust as possible. This includes dates, durations, locations, required textbooks, and even teachers. Don't be afraid to include too much information in this step because you can always remove it later.

You can also check out some apps to help you stay focused during exam season if you want to maximize your productivity at the most crucial stage of the semester.

How to Make a Class Schedule Google Calendar

To make a class schedule in Google Calendar, you can use your default calendar or create a new one. For the latter, you'll need to sign in on your computer. Here's how to add a class schedule to Google Calendar once you've done that:

• Go to My calendars on the left-hand side.

• Click Create calendar . Then, wait for the app to make your calendar.

When you click the arrow on the top left, you'll be back on your main calendar page and should see your new calendar in the sidebar. If you want to change the color, click the Options button (three dots) that appears when you move your cursor over the calendar. Then pick a new color from the palette.

How to Add Classes to Google Calendar

The next step is to add your classes to Google Calendar. Head to a date on the calendar when your first class begins and click. This will open the new event window.

Start from the top and add the course Title , choose Event , and then add the start and end times with the Add time button.

You likely won't use the Add guests or Add Google Meet options, but you may want to include your school's Location and add a Description to contain your instructor's name, the room number, and other pertinent details for the class.

Be sure to choose your class schedule calendar from the dropdown list and then click Save .

Alternatively, you can choose More options to customize your class event further with the options below. Or, you can hit Save now and customize it later by clicking the event on your calendar and selecting Edit event .

Make Your Classes Repeat

Since your classes will occur regularly, you'll want to make this a repeating event.

At the top, below the class title, you'll see Does not repeat . Click that dropdown box, and you'll see some quick options you can pick from like Daily and Weekly on [specific day] . If one of these applies, go ahead and select it. If not, click Custom .

Now you can pick the exact days that this class repeats each week. And at the bottom, you can enter an end date so the class will stop showing up on your calendar when that day comes.

Click Save when you finish. Keep adding calendar events and customizing them until your schedule is complete. Don't forget to include things like your extracurricular activities or work schedule.

2. Set Up Google Calendar Notifications

Notifications are one of many ways to boost your productivity with Google Calendar . This helps you remember you have a class at a certain time, so you won't forget, and you won't (or shouldn't) be late. You can create notifications for individual class events or for the entire school calendar.

How to Set Up Event Notifications

If you want to set up different notifications depending on when the class occurs, you can create individual event notifications. Select the event on your calendar and click Edit event .

On the event detail page, click Add notification . Select either Notification or Email in the first dropdown box, depending on how you want to receive your alert. Then choose how far in advance of your class you'd like to be notified.

You can add more than one notification, too. For example, you can receive an alert one hour before your class starts and another 10 minutes before the start time. Just click Add notification for each additional alert you'd like to create.

Click Save if you're finished. You'll see a pop-up message asking if you want to change only that event or the others you created for that repeating class. You'll likely choose the second option for This and following events so that you'll receive the notification for that class each time. Click OK .

How to Set Up Calendar Notifications

If you would rather create notifications for your entire school calendar, this is just as simple. And this way, you'll receive a notification for any event on your calendar, whether a class, activity, shift.

For Other notifications , you can simply choose to receive an email to your connected Gmail account for each of the items listed such as new events, canceled events, or your daily agenda.

3. Access Google Calendar On the Go

You can always access your calendar from any web browser. But if you're out and about, you can check out your class schedule in the Google Calendar app on your mobile device.

The Google Calendar app on Android and iOS lets you view and edit your schedule and classes easily. And best of all, it's available for free. If you have an Android device, you might be interested in discovering more useful tips for using Google Calendar on Android .

You can add attachments. So, if you need a paper you wrote for a class, you can attach it to that class event in the app.

Download: Google Calendar for Android | iOS (Free)

Organize Your Semester With a Google Calendar Class Schedule

Although it takes a little time to put it all together, having your school schedule online and on your devices can be a great asset throughout your semester. Now that you've read to the end of this guide, you should have the information you need to set up Google Calendar for college.

But it doesn't just end at your calendar. There are plenty of other productivity tools to use to help with your studies.

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At times, the days seem to pass by so fast that you wish there were more hours in each one. Sometimes, it can even get to a point where you find it hard to complete what you had planned for the day.

So, below is a list of 15 amazing, free organizing apps that are perfect for students.

For Organization

This app lets you know what the menu will be at your local dining hall, when it’s going to be ready and which restaurants are open at that particular moment. If you are a vegan, have food allergies or need to find information on nutrition, these apps can help you find all that information.

Did you miss a spot in a class you wanted to enroll in? Get Coursicle and get a notification once a spot opens up. Simply enter your college or university, contact details and name of the class.

Are you studying for your exams and require flashcards? Quizlet will easily design and make flashcards for you.

If you want assignment help citing your paper, then RefME is for you. It cites any source, web pages, articles, books and many more quickly.

For Shopping

Grocery IQ or ZipList

These two apps both collect your grocery lists and sum up the bill before you check out. You can also save money by browsing for coupons and sending them to your email or print them.

For Rewards

For calendar/reminders.

Class schedules can be hectic, and they have a habit of changing every semester. It can be a challenge to keep track of where you need to be at any given moment.

You can also track other people’s schedules. Cozi has a to-do list where you can make your grocery list or look for recipes. You can also store photos for sharing or memories.

For Productivity

With IF you can control all your smart electronics and apps from one place, meaning you can start the coffee maker in the morning, switch on lights in the backyard and turn on the Wi-Fi when you get to your living room.

For To-Do Lists

For notes/paperwork/documents.

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Keeping school work and papers organized can be challenging – especially if you have multiple kids! I finally developed a system that has worked well in our house for several years. Learn how to organize school work effectively so nothing gets lost and the house remains tidy.

Do you have a paper problem in your house? Most families do, and it’s no wonder why. 

If it’s not junk mail, it’s school papers! How is it that a child manages to fill a backpack with notebooks, planners, binders, and even more paper almost every day of the week? 

With four kids, we get so many assignments, handouts, and other papers coming home from school each day that we could easily get buried! 

But we don’t. And I’ll show you how!

This topic is near and dear to the hearts of many families because it’s such an ongoing problem. So there have to be better ways of tackling the paper problem, right?

Good news… there are!

Why Learning How To Organize School Work Is Necessary

Recently, I shared how I  eliminated 95% of our paperwork  and how I keep the remaining paperwork neatly organized. 

But kids’ school papers are separate and different from regular household paperwork, so many classic organization systems just aren’t effective. One reason is that the kids bring it home almost every day. If you have multiple kids like me, that’s multiple piles you have to think about. 

Next, there are so many different types of papers that find their way home throughout the school year, including: 

• homework assignments (hello, essay that’s due tomorrow) 
• permission slips that need to be returned
• items with important due dates and deadlines
• weekly reading charts
• notes from teachers
• announcements
• monthly calendars
• schedule changes
• book orders
• PTA fundraising paperwork
• long term projects
• general classroom papers

It can get messy quickly.

Before school started a few years ago, I knew I needed to make some changes and get a fresh start. I simplified things in a big way by implementing a new routine for organizing school papers. Now,  YEARS later, it still works great with four kids’ worth of school papers!

We  love  how easy this method is for organizing school papers. The key is in its simplicity, and here’s how we do it.

How To Organize School Work The Easy Way

As with any concept in organizing, the first step is to assign where things belong. I designated four separate areas for my kids’ school papers.

1) Finished Papers Go In My Closet

I purchased a  six-shelf organizer  from Amazon back in August. It’s not the prettiest option. And yes, it’s made out of cardboard, but it serves its purpose quite nicely.

I chose this organizer because it has six slots. Each of my kids has a shelf of their own, which I labeled with my  label maker . {Labeling simplifies everything!}

The top two shelves are for me. I use one for miscellaneous papers since it’s always good to have a spot for those random papers that would otherwise be left lying around. Another slot is where I put things like special pictures the kids draw for me, birthday cards, etc.

When a slot becomes full, I prune down the pile. We don’t need 30 reading comprehension pages, so I throw out most of them and keep one or two. The remaining papers go to a more permanent home in each child’s school papers box in the attic. (More on that below.)

2) The Kids Have Their Own Homework Slots

There is room in our family command center  for homework, reading charts, etc. Basically, anything that needs to be finished or returned to school goes into their homework slot.

3) Attention-Needing School Paperwork Goes In My Wall Organizer

Permission slips, notes, or announcements that I need to handle go in my  wall organizer  next to my desk. This is my reminder to take care of it, and there’s no clutter on my desk either.

4. Old School Papers Go In The Attic

I use simple $2 plastic bins to organize old school papers. Check out how I did that, plus get the free printable dividers I created in this post about  how to store school papers .

Basically, each child has their own bin, with simple file folders to divide each grade.

It’s not fancy, but it was free (I already had the plastic bins and folders at home). I considered trying one of the much nicer file folder box ideas for organizing school papers that I’ve seen on Pinterest. However, with four kids, it would have been too expensive.

My main point around this is that my simple bin method is just as effective.

I used to have one bin for each grade for each child, but once again, with four kids, that adds up quickly. My oldest alone would have seven bins!

This past summer, I used the  Marie Kondo  method for organizing my whole house and realized I can still save wonderful memories without saving every single paper my children ever do.

That’s it! Learning how to organize school work isn’t a complicated process. Just make it effective. If this method for organizing school papers can work with my four kids, have confidence that you can make it work for your family too!

How To Organize School Work FAQs

Here are the answers to a couple of questions that I see readers frequently ask about my system for how to organize school work.

How do I declutter school papers?

This system is a great way to declutter school papers and keep everything you need accessible and organized. My other favorite tip is to recycle every single piece of paper you can, such as old, graded assignments, out-of-date calendars, old reminder papers, etc.

Could I use a different organizer just as effectively?

Sure! I linked to the organizer I used because I wanted to be able to show you that you don’t need the most expensive or fancy products available. You just need something that’s effective. 

If you have fewer kids, you probably don’t need an organizer that’s as large – or you could use the same one and repurpose some of the other slots. It’s a simple system that you can easily adjust to fit your specific needs.

I hope this overview on how to organize school work is helpful for getting rid of those endless paper piles in your home! Since it helped me transform our home, I know it can help you too.

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Jacqui Odell says

November 5, 2015 at 1:58 pm

These are great ideas. I really need to get my school papers organize. They are everywhere.

November 5, 2015 at 5:38 pm

This is weird because this subject has come up the last 2 days in a row for my 7th grader! And it never has before. I am going to set this up this weekend, because my tween thinks he can just leave extra papers, that need to be saved, on the table! No, that is not a good filing system, but yours is! thanks! Mitch

November 5, 2015 at 6:46 pm

What is it with the table? My kids used to think that too until I set up this system!

November 5, 2015 at 5:42 pm

2nd comment I just ordered through your link! I meant what I said, we need this, and now should have it in2 days! We all thank-you from my household! Mitch

November 5, 2015 at 6:45 pm

Thank you, Mitch!

Danielle K says

November 5, 2015 at 8:29 pm

Those are great ideas. All of my son’s school papers end up in a pile on the mail center so I really need some organizational help there – thanks!

valmg @ Mom Knows It All says

November 5, 2015 at 10:52 pm

I always seem to get as much paper as I get rid of. This looks like it would be great for teachers as well as homeschoolers.

dana vento says

November 6, 2015 at 9:49 am

Organization in the house is key to survival. If I lay it down I am sure to lose it, if it has a home.. I will definitely be able to find it later. Great Article

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28 Classroom Organization Ideas to Make Your Year Easier

Written by Laney Kennedy

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After a long day of teaching, the last thing you want to do is stick around all evening to clean up and prepare for the next day.

Luckily, there are plenty of ways classroom organization can save time and resources — so your whole day runs smoothly.

We gathered the best classroom organization ideas created by teachers like you, and shared for teachers like you. 

Don’t let a messy, unorganized classroom take up all your time. Take a weight off your shoulders and try these 28 easy classroom organization hacks. 

Keep your books and papers tidy with these 7 tips to organize your classroom library!

1. Use book bins

Traditionally organized bookshelves are great, but the time it takes to find the book you’re looking for? Not so much. 

To make things easier, use book bins. Grab some labelled bins and organize your books any way you want. Alphabetically, by reading level, by subject — the choice is yours!

In the video above, teacher and YouTuber, Early EDventures , shows how she organized her books by genre. Now she can easily find specific books for lessons, and her students can choose which kinds of stories they want to read. 

You’ll need:

• Individual boxes or bins
• Sticker labels (or paper and glue)

 2. Store papers in library pockets  

Keep track of all your papers with library pockets that contain related worksheets and resources, like these DIY ones.

If you really want to take your organization to the next level, sort the library pockets into book bins. You’ll have no problem finding the right one when you need it! 

• Manila envelopes, file folders or portfolios 

3. Laminate worksheets and reuse them

When teaching basic concepts through repetitive practice, this trick is a lifesaver — and a paper-saver. 

Laminate any worksheets you want to reuse, keep them in your library pockets, and give students dry-erase markers to fill them out. Then when they’re done, erase and reuse!

• Laminator (or take your worksheets to a business that offers laminating)
• Dry-erase markers
• Cloth or eraser

4. Color-code your books

With a class of multiple students, keeping track of individual workbooks, notebooks and journals can feel impossible.

To overcome this, try color-coding the spines of each book to categorize them. Or, use different colored binders and bins to store them.

Split your students into different “color groups” to make collecting, handing out and finding specific students’ books a breeze!  

• Colored duct tape, washable paint, or binders

5. Store extra anchor charts in a laundry hamper

Unless you have infinite wall space in your classroom, it’s not feasible to keep every anchor chart up all year. But, chances are, you’ll want to reuse them later. 

Try this trick: laminate your anchor charts, roll them up and store them in a laundry hamper.

This teacher also labeled her anchor charts to make them even simpler to find. This idea makes it super easy to retrieve old anchor charts. Plus, your hampers will be nice decorations in the classroom! 

• Tall laundry hamper 
• Clothespins (to secure labels)

6. Replace paper with dry erase placemats

With all the activities you do in one school day, you can waste tons of paper. Instead, stick dry erase placemats on tables and desks. Students can write out their thoughts, erase, and repeat!

Plus, you never have to hand them out — they’re always right there for your class to use. 

• Large dry erase tabletop stickers (or laminated paper and double sided tape)
• Dry erase markers
• Cloths or erasers

7. Use storage clipboards for individual students

Keep track of individual student goals and learning materials with storage clipboards.

This idea is especially great for teachers with lots of IEP students. Quick access to personalized materials will help you support student needs right away. 

• Storage clipboards

Now that your library is organized, what do you do with your glue sticks? Pencils? First aid items? Try these 10 tips for organizing supplies and materials!

1. Color-code your electronics

We know electronics are never fun to lose. Fortunately, you can avoid this with some simple color-coding! 

This teacher color-coded her Google Chromebooks, so every device had a designated spot and a matching cable. And, as an added bonus, the pop of color made her cart look fantastic!

• Colored tape
• Number labels

2. Make a designated supply station

Put an end to the mystery of the disappearing stapler, once and for all! 

Give your supplies their own designated station and make sure each article is accounted for at the end of the day — a great task for one of your students!

When students are ready to turn in their work, they will know exactly where to find the stapler, tape or even a pencil to ensure their name is written on their work! 

• Labels for supplies
• List for tracking supplies

3. Decorate your classroom with a teacher toolbox

Say goodbye to sorting through a sea of pencils and markers in the search for one yellow highlighter. Instead, store your supplies in their own designated drawer and label it.

Try a teacher toolbox template like this one!

The best part of the teacher toolbox is that it's decorative and useful. Your classroom looks great and you’re never fumbling for the things you need. Win-win! 

• Bins with lids or drawer sets
• Sticker paper, sticker labels or regular paper and glue

4. Label your lids

It's another all-too-common vanishing act. Glue sticks, markers, white-out, you name it — if they come with lids, those lids will likely go missing. 

Instead of constantly replacing these items, try labeling your lids with corresponding labels on the item.

This will help students to be mindful of matching the numbers on the item and lid before putting the items away.

• Numbered labels (or a sharpie)

5. Store pencils in toothbrush cases

This idea is a great alternative to keeping spare pencils loose. 

Put pencils for each student in their own toothbrush travel cases to contain and keep track of pencils with ease. 

• Toothbrush travel cases
• Sticker labels or a permanent marker (if you want to add student names)

6. Create a DIY medical kit

Keep a decorative medical kit in your class for small issues that don’t require a visit to the nurse.

This classroom medical kit is just an example. Be sure to double-check with your school nurse and/or school policies regarding medication administration.

Create a kit that’s your own style and let it complement your classroom theme!

• Storage crate or box
• Stencils or sticker labels (for labelling the kit)
• Basic medical supplies -- ex. bandages (of various sizes), tissues, thermometer, tweezers, hand sanitizer, distilled water
• Student allergy list 

7. Think outside the storage box

Sometimes you can find a perfect fit when you look beyond traditional classroom storage .

For example, kitchen storage items can be effective for storing classroom supplies. This photo shows a coffee pod carousel used to store Play-Doh tubs. 

8. Promote desk organization

“But I can’t find my [school supply that’s definitely hidden somewhere in a messy desk]!” 

Organization shouldn’t be your responsibility alone. Provide a handy guide on an anchor chart to help students keep their desks neat and tidy, and encourage individual accountability. 

• Anchor chart paper

9. Turn chairs into storage spaces

Another way to organize students’ individual supplies is to go beyond the desks and use chairs as storage.

Place velcro on the backs of student chairs and on important supplies like rulers, number lines, multiplication charts and more. 

• Sticky-back velcro tape
• Laminator (if adding velcro to printed sheets)

10. Keep an emergency supply

You might not want to tell your students about this particular idea (unless, of course, you feel like sharing candy with 20 kids). 

These “teacher survival” kits can be a great gift for colleagues, or just a way to help you through that post-lunch exhaustion.

Reminder: If your survival kit has any medication included, keep your kit locked and/or out of reach of students.

• Small sealable containers
• All  the candy!

It’s your job to ensure that students are safe, happy and learning more every day.

Luckily, these 5 tips for keeping track of student information can help you take care of such an important task!  

1. Use lanyard lists for essential info 

Keep important lists on hand at all times with DIY lanyard lists.

Not only do you save on paper, you’ll also have a much easier time finding the information you need right away. 

• 1-hole punch
• Lanyard or keyring

2. Make a systematic student data binder

Student data is plentiful and always changing. Your system for filing data should reflect this. 

A thorough student data binder like the one above should include all your student data forms, tabs with student names and blank spots to easily switch goals and add new notes. 

• 3-Ring binder
• Divider tabs
• Sticky notes or adhesive pockets

3. Make a yearly birthday board

Never miss a birthday with adorable birthday boards to remind you and your students whose birthday comes next. |

For a design like this one , you’ll need:

• Small wooden gingerbread men
• Hooks and eyes
• Board and vinyl lettering

4. Track patterns with an attendance record book

With an attendance record book, you won’t miss a beat. 

Log student names and attendance on each day of the year. Then, you can easily look back and track attendance patterns for future reports. 

• Log book or notebook, or an online log book
• Colored pens/markers/highlighters

5. DIY hall passes

Make one-of-a-kind hall passes so everyone knows which students belong to your class!

DIY passes make it easy to keep track of why students left class. Plus, they look much nicer (and are much easier to clean in between student use) than regular hall passes. 

• 1-Hole punch

Try these 5 organization tips for lesson prep and daily schedule tracking! 

1. Keep a  morning cart  by your classroom door

Meet your new morning sidekick: the morning cart . 

Add anything you need to your cart — for example, a space for students to hand in and pick up work, your day’s lessons and resources or any supplies your students will need for the day. 

Place the cart outside your classroom door, so students can be ready for the day before they even step into the room. Suddenly, morning routines will be a breeze!   

• Utility cart 
• Labels for baskets

2. Use a hanging calendar

Effortlessly change and track the date with this handy accessory for your wall. 

Now, instead of writing out the date every morning, just flip your calendar to the next day!  You’ll need:

• Hanging bar or rod
• Binder rings

3. Display the daily schedule with magnets

This makes a great addition to your hanging calendar, while also making it incredibly easy to display your schedule and make changes as needed. 

For a magnet schedule like this one , you’ll need:

• Labelled magnets or chalkboard magnets 

4. Make a  sub tub 

You can’t always plan for your absent days. Sometimes things pop up out of nowhere, and that’s why it’s always best to be prepared. 

Make a sub tub to ensure your substitute lesson plan for the following day is always ready to go. 

Once you have your sub tub, get into the habit of updating it every evening before you leave — just in case. Include anything you think will help your substitute teacher understand their responsibilities for the day. 

• Basket or tub
• Schedules, outlines and supplies

5. Plan lessons with a digital rotation chart

Digital rotation charts are helpful because:

• They’re harder to lose  — you’ll always know where to access the schedule and plan.
• They keep students on track  — Display your schedule so students know exactly where they’re going next and what they need to be working on. This way, as soon as one group gets done playing  Prodigy , they can swiftly move on to their independent work time without any confusion or hesitation. 
• They’re easy to organize  — With a digital format, you can efficiently color-code, add links and sort students into groups.

Try it and see for yourself! 

• A digital presentation program such as Google Slides or Keynote

These classroom organization tips will keep your work day productive and your classroom looking great. But don’t forget the most important one:

Set boundaries for yourself

You have so much to organize every day — it can become overwhelming at times. So take some time for yourself and try to set limits. Right now, it's more important than ever to make sure you put your health first.

An organized school day leaves you more time to do what you’re best at: shaping young minds, so every child you teach can reach their fullest potential. 

Try out your favorite classroom organization ideas from this list and share some of your own tricks to inspire other teachers.

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Happy organizing!

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For students who forget to write down assignments or turn them in on time, there's the free myHomework (iOS, Android; free). It tracks class schedules, homework assignments, and upcoming tests — and notifies your child when something is due. If your school chooses to participate, the app can also alert you to school announcements or let you download documents the school has shared — so no more lost permission slips!

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StudyBlue (iOS, Android; free) is the ultimate study tool! It has tons of different study modes, so your kid can take quizzes, go over review sheets, or flip through flashcards. The app also boasts a built-in content library so your child can search related material and learn more about the topic at hand.

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Does your child struggle to sit still at the computer while typing up a long book report? Does he prefer to do his work sitting under the table or laying on the floor? Now you can bring the book report to him — wherever he works best — with Documents To Go ! (iOS; $16.99; Android; $14.99) Any Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF file can be transferred to your tablet, so your kid can work on his homework wherever he feels most productive.

StayOnTask (Android; free) is a simple app that can work wonders for children with ADHD who drift off during homework time. The app will periodically “check in” with your child to make sure he’s doing his work and not messing around. It’s random, so users can’t predict when it will check up on them. If he’s off task when the app checks in, it provides a gentle reminder to put his mind back on his math homework.

For help breaking down homework into management chunks, try 30/30 (iOS; free). The app's simple interface allows you to set up a list of tasks and an amount of time needed for each one. Your child can use it to check in and easily figure out what she's supposed to be doing and how much time she needs to do it.

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