How do you get your kids to do their homework?  It’s a question your parents were asking themselves when you had homework to complete.  You still have homework even today but we just call it overtime, taking work home or volunteering.  So how do you get yourself motivated to tackle your projects at home?  I bet, if you think about it, you’ll find you have some type of routine you follow.

A routine prepares your mind for the task ahead of you.  A routine puts you into the right frame of mind for the job.  A routine helps you focus your attention.  It can be as simple as getting something to drink before sitting down to work.

What type of routine can your kids have for doing their homework?  Following these five easy steps, your kids can teach their minds & bodies that it’s time to tackle the homework.

1.Hang Up  Hang up anything from school i.e. backpack, clothes, jacket, hat, purse, etc

2.Put Away  Put leftover food in the refrigerator & dirty dishes in the dishwasher.  Put dirty clothes in the hamper.

3.Sign Letters  Give any notices or letters to your parents for them to read and sign before storing back in your backpack

4.Snack & Break This is so very important because it’s really hard to think with a growling stomach.  And, just as we need breaks after long meetings, your kids need a break after school.  Even 15 minutes running around outside, kicking the soccer ball, shooting hoops or visiting with you over a snack will refresh their brains.

5.Complete Homework  Now they are ready & prepared to complete their homework.  Tackle homework focusing on shortest or easiest assignment first.  This help you quickly check items off your list giving you momentum to keep moving.  And because we fill the time we have, it will ensure a lengthy assignment doesn’t take up all the time available for homework.

And your done!  When you help your kids set a routine, they already know where to start & can jump right.  Taking a decision out of the process eliminates the humming & hawing about where to start. What trick do you use to get your kids started on their homework?

I’m here to help you by disclosing my knowledge of how to organize & be prepared for any situation.  I will show you tips & tricks through posts on the Styled & Organized Living Facebook page, @StyledOrganized on Twitter & the Styled & Organized Living Pinterest page.  Some posts will be simple tools while others will be ideas to consider.   But all will show you how to gain a little more control over your life through organization because Life is Better Organized!