Time Management

Summer presents an interesting opportunity disguised as a dilemma. Students wrap up final exams, releasing themselves into a vacuum of unstructured time. Freedom in moderation is wonderful, especially after nine grueling months of homework, tests, and projects. However, too much freedom often creates problems. Without the metronomic force of the school routine, many students fall …

EF Beyond the Classroom: Why Some Unstructured Summertime is Good Read More »

Too often, struggling students focus on the wrong problem and thus arrive at the wrong solution. Like most human beings, students mistake busyness with productivity, but that mistake inevitably leads to frustration. Instead, we recommend a different, albeit simple, approach to righting the academic ship: enact simple systems. The art of executive function often hinges …

The Five Minute Prep Read More »

Whether your student is gearing up for the new school year with in-person classes or continuing virtual learning, they are sure to need to brush up on their time management skills before the school year begins. As many us noticed during the spring, when classes and workplaces transitioned to working from home, time management can …

Tips for Effective Time Management for Students Read More »

It’s Thursday evening and you’re frantically working to finish up this science project due tomorrow morning at 8am. Tired, anxious, and annoyed that you can’t watch your school’s championship game tonight, you ask yourself, “How did this happen?” Well, let’s see. First, you spent your entire weekend indulging in a movie marathon, since you were …

Procrastination vs Proactiveness Read More »

These days, there are lots of options available for after-school activities. From sports teams and karate classes to math clubs and music lessons, there’s something for everyone. Often, kids are involved in more than one extracurricular activity, each with its own unique benefits. When choosing which activities are good for each student, there are lots …

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