Annie's Plan: Taking Charge of Schoolwork and Homework

Annie is really smart! But at the end of the day, it seems her teacher always says to her, "Tomorrow will be better." To do her best, she needs a plan for focusing on her work at school and for getting her homework completed and turned in.

Annie's Plan presents a 10-Point Schoolwork Plan and a 10-Point Homework Plan that will help her—and readers—master the organizational and study skills that spell school success. Now every day can be a great day!

Each point of the two plans is detailed in a ten-page Note to Teachers and Parents in the back of the book.

ANNIE’S PLAN SCHOOLWORK
1. Neat desk
2. Secret reminders to focus
3. Study buddy
4. Daily goals
5. Quiet work area
6. Teacher talks and signals
7. Daily planner
8. Daily homework folder
9. Study club
10. Reward contract

ANNIE’S PLAN HOMEWORK
1. Neat backpack
2. Special homework area
3. Scheduled homework time
4. No interruptions
5. Prioritize assignment order
6. Estimate assignment time
7. Homework breaks
8. Parent check
9. “Go to School” bin
10. Rewards

Jeanne Kraus is a teacher and an educational consultant with an expertise in attention disorders. A frequent speaker at conferences and workshops, she presents on such topics as organizational and study skills, parenting, and classroom management tips and instructional strategies for teachers. She lives in Broward County, Florida, and is the mother of two sons, one of whom inspired her first book, Cory Stories: A Kid's Book About Living with ADHD.

Charles Beyl creates humorous illustrations for books, magazines, and newspapers in his suburban Texas ranch house. Visit him at www.charlesbeyl.com and follow him on Instagram: @ChuckBeyl