It is time to head back to school! Here are some tips and tricks to help you, or someone(s) you know (ahem, your kids), who is heading back to school.
Tip 1: Organize, Organize, Organize!
Try to keep the space you study in clean and organized. It prevents you from getting distracted by any clutter in your space. It also allows you to spread out all your school supplies comfortably for an effective study session!
Tip 2: Have a Snack
Before you study, grab a snack! If you’re hungry while studying, it can affect how well you perform and prevent you from getting the results you want. Choose something healthy like a granola bar, yogurt, fruit, or veggies.
Tip 3: Use Resources Around Us
There are many resources around our community that can help students. One of those being our local Fish Creek Library! The library offers help for students from kindergarten to Grade 12. There are book bags for kindergarten kids, and Family Read Alouds for older kids. And even your library card is free!
Tip 4: Take Breaks
Rest is important when studying or doing homework. It can help you keep a clear mind, allowing you to work more effectively. Derek Thompson of The Atlantic has reported on social science research that suggests working for 52 minutes and breaking for 17 minutes is the best rhythm for productivity. So, taking those breaks can be important – and wonderfully unproductive. During those breaks, it also helps to grab water, stretch, and move away from the space you’ve been studying in.
Tip 5: Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep and being properly rested can help you study better. It is recommended that people get on average eight hours of sleep a night to be fully rested. Research from the National Institute of Health in the United States finds without proper sleep “your ability to learn new things could drop up to 40%.” So, when studying make sure your memory is sharp so you can study in optimal conditions.
To all students, the DRCA wishes you luck with the new school year!
For more information about library resources, you can visit www.calgarylibrary.ca/connect/students/.
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