Hey, you! Yes, I am talking to you! It’s your internet big sister here. The one person who understands how you feel. I got your back, and I have some fantastic tips and tricks to get through this school year.
How to study for each subject:
Math:
- Review notes
- Make a cheat sheet and view diagrams or charts to remember math rules
- Find a website with practice worksheets for the topic
- Use external resources such as IXL or Khan Academy
- Play some math games
- My top recommendation for middle Schoolers and elementary kids – Prodigy
English/Writing:
- Analyze the text/article or book
- Create a chart to practice recognizing points within the text such as the topic, plot, characters, tools, etc, etc
- Make some CERs (claim, evidence, reasoning paragraphs)
Science:
- Review notes
- Drawings
- Charts and diagrams
- Videos
- Go to Quizlet.com and practice quizzes on the same topic
History:
- Make a timeline
- Make flashcards to memorize different terms and dates
- Make a practice CER, if you have to write an essay for a history test
- Review notes
- Quizlet
Tips for Classes:
- Don’t be late for classes
- Don’t procrastinate
- Make friends who encourage you to do your best
- Join some sports and clubs
- Participate in school activities such as rallies and spirit weeks
- Try to map out and memorize where your classes are before school starts
- Plan out where you and your friends will meet up during lunch
- Try and have at least one friend in each class (more fun!)
Backpack Tips:
- Don’t EVER bring a roller backpack (trust me! many people will hate you)
- You don’t need to bring absolutely all of your books on the first day of school
- Only keep items in your backpack that you know you will use
What to put in your backpack:
Stationary:
- Pencils
- Pens
- Glue stick
- Pencil pouch
- Sticky notes
- Eraser
- Highlighters
- Folder
- Notebook
Other:
- Emergency 10 bucks
- Emergency snack
- Hand sanitizer
- Tissues
Ladies Stuff: (keep a special pouch for all of these items)
- Hair ties
- Bobby pins
- Small comb
- Lip gloss
- Pads/tampons
- Extra pair of socks or underwear
