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The ‘low-down’ on how to keep yourself organised
Folders/files
Storage boxes
Good for storing away old work that you don’t need anymore
Ring binders
Good for school use; different colour per subject perhaps?
Plastic Wallet Folders
Great for projects or for organising into one topic per folder. Easier to find work when it comes to revision
Expanding File
Great for carrying multiple subjects or multiple topics for revision.
Lever arch folders
Use for storing away all work done for one subject
(Paper)Document wallets
Use for individual topics or project work. Handy to store revision notes for a subject too
Page dividers and indexes
Use these to organise lever arch folders or normal school folders, so you know where one subject/topic ends and another begins
Punched pockets
Used for projects or for little bits of paper/index cards to store in files/folders
Suspension files
Used to separate bits of work in a filing cabinet e.g. different subject per file
NB: Make labels for all folders, so you know which subject/topic is in which folder
Storage of files and folders:
Bookshelf- easy to see and reach
Filing cabinet – hides away work from view and is usually lockable
Timekeeping
Calendars
Great for easy-to-read dates and events e.g. exams
Planners (academic diaries)
The best thing to use for homework – you can see what is due when and what needs to be done
Wall planners
Like a calendar, but bigger and for the whole year. Good for exams dates, holidays and major events. Place somewhere where you will see it e.g. bedroom wall
Wrist watch/wall clock
Essential for time-keeping
Cork board/ White board
Good for messages, reminders and keeping bits of random paper safe
Note-making
Refill pad
Use for general note-making in class and for homework. Cheap too!
Plus you can store pages in files/folders easily. But be careful not to lose loose pieces of paper
A4 notebook
Same as
Folders/files
Storage boxes
Good for storing away old work that you don’t need anymore
Ring binders
Good for school use; different colour per subject perhaps?
Plastic Wallet Folders
Great for projects or for organising into one topic per folder. Easier to find work when it comes to revision
Expanding File
Great for carrying multiple subjects or multiple topics for revision.
Lever arch folders
Use for storing away all work done for one subject
(Paper)Document wallets
Use for individual topics or project work. Handy to store revision notes for a subject too
Page dividers and indexes
Use these to organise lever arch folders or normal school folders, so you know where one subject/topic ends and another begins
Punched pockets
Used for projects or for little bits of paper/index cards to store in files/folders
Suspension files
Used to separate bits of work in a filing cabinet e.g. different subject per file
NB: Make labels for all folders, so you know which subject/topic is in which folder
Storage of files and folders:
Bookshelf- easy to see and reach
Filing cabinet – hides away work from view and is usually lockable
Timekeeping
Calendars
Great for easy-to-read dates and events e.g. exams
Planners (academic diaries)
The best thing to use for homework – you can see what is due when and what needs to be done
Wall planners
Like a calendar, but bigger and for the whole year. Good for exams dates, holidays and major events. Place somewhere where you will see it e.g. bedroom wall
Wrist watch/wall clock
Essential for time-keeping
Cork board/ White board
Good for messages, reminders and keeping bits of random paper safe
Note-making
Refill pad
Use for general note-making in class and for homework. Cheap too!
Plus you can store pages in files/folders easily. But be careful not to lose loose pieces of paper
A4 notebook
Same as