Provide a Container for a Student’s Belongings

Why should I do it?

• Provides students a separate place for his/her assignments and class material
• Provides a student struggling with attention, organization, time management issues with a separate area away from others

When should I do it?

• When a student has attention, organization, time management difficulties

How do I do it?

• Obtain a container (milk crate, box, plastic bin, etc.) and place the student’s materials in it separated into subject areas.
• Place the container inside the classroom at the beginning stages.
• If student continues to have difficulties with organization, you can move the crate outside the classroom so student can take a break to go retrieve his/her belongings.
• Evaluate the system with the student on a weekly basis.
• Provide praise when student can use the took effectively
• Provide encouragement when student shows signs of struggle