Set up schoolwork

• 1). Hang a large bulletin board in the child's room and mark off one section with colored masking tape. Reserve this space for current assignment sheets, reading lists and other important school papers. A metal bulletin board with magnets is the easiest and safest option for younger children since tacks tend to get lost underfoot.
  
  
• 2). Buy a plastic file box or crate in a bright color, along with a set of colored file folders. Take time to teach the child how to choose which papers to keep and file. Start slowly, especially with young children: Choose two folder colors, perhaps one for homework papers and another for notices. Gradually increase the number and specificity of the folders.
  
  
• 3). Invest in an inexpensive label maker when your child grows able to manage more than a few file folders. Kids love gadgets and are more likely to maintain systems they've designed themselves.