I have my child make an “action sheet” as soon as she gets home from school. It contains the top three things she learned in school that day, and what she needs to do with them (file them, study more for a test, do homework on them, etc.). This action sheet lets her feel focused and not overwhelmed, and allows her to go into her homework feeling in control. Plus, it acts as sort of a scheduler for her, giving her an idea of what’s next on her agenda.
