{"id":4675,"date":"2016-03-07T10:16:51","date_gmt":"2016-03-07T15:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/characterinkblog.com\/?p=4675"},"modified":"2016-06-28T12:50:00","modified_gmt":"2016-06-28T16:50:00","slug":"introducing-independent-work-lists-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/characterinkblog.com\/introducing-independent-work-lists-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Independent Work Lists for Students!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Introducing<\/a><\/p>\n

One of the problems that we hear about over and over again when we are out speaking is that
\nof students not completing everything that you want them to in any given day. AND keeping
\nkids on task.<\/p>\n

Our solution: Independent Work Lists!<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Independent work lists, or Daily Duties as I affectionately call them, can literally change the way
\nyour school day goes.<\/p>\n

The \u201cdid you do your math yet?\u201d and the \u201cwhy aren\u2019t you practicing piano right now?\u201d days can
\nbe behind you if you implement and follow through with Independent Work Lists for your
\nchildren (and for you…see The Simplified Planner<\/a>).<\/p>\n

I discovered Independent Work Lists over twenty-five years ago when I had three young
\nstudents who seemed to need me all the time\u2014along with a preschooler and a baby!<\/p>\n

Something had to give.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

I had already had success with morning routine charts and chore charts. Why couldn\u2019t we apply
\nthe same concept to the kids\u2019 daily school work? A checklist that kept kids on task when I was
\ntied up elsewhere? Yes!<\/p>\n

I just can\u2019t stress enough the benefits of the Independent Work Lists\u2013for Mom and for the
\nstudent. It takes away gray areas of parenting (something crucial that we teach in our parenting<\/a>
\n seminars<\/a>). A chart helps the child become an independent learner. It teaches many character
\nqualities\u2013perseverance, prioritizing, resourcefulness, responsibility, diligence, timeliness, and
\nmuch more.<\/p>\n

Yeah, I am pretty crazy about my twenty-five years of Independent Work Lists!<\/p>\n

Click on the picture below to download these work lists!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Daily<\/a><\/p>\n

General Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are a lot of decisions to make in developing your children\u2019s morning routine lists. Will it
\nhave EVERYTHING on it or will it only have the child\u2019s independent work on it? Will it have
\nchores, music practice, etc., or will it just have \u201cschool\u201d?<\/p>\n

What type of list will you use\u2014a chart with pictures; a pocket approach (like for younger
\nchildren with chores); a chart on the wall; a printed sheet on a clipboard; a lesson planner (like
\nteachers use)? Does it matter for different ages?<\/p>\n

In this e-book\/download, I hope to answer some of these questions as well as give you sample
\ncharts that you can print off and use with your students. But first let me answer some of those
\nquestions based on the ages of your kids.<\/p>\n

Here are some general tips and guidelines that I used for my kids\u2019 Independent Work Lists
\n(followed later at this blog by a list of suggestions for Elementary kids and a list of suggestions for older kids).<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

(1)<\/strong> Explain to your child that this is his daily accountability list.<\/p>\n

He is to get these things done each day.<\/p>\n

Hint: We taught our children from their earliest recollection of school
\nthat school is their occupation. It was what they were supposed to be about every day.<\/p>\n

No questions asked. No exceptions (unless we parents wanted an exception for sickness
\nor family trips, etc.\u2013in other words, the child doesn\u2019t choose to do school or not do
\nschool\u2013ever).<\/p>\n

(2) This is kind of another subject, but it fits here as well: A child should not go to basketball <\/strong>practice, Girl Scouts, youth group, or any other activity if he doesn\u2019t do his school.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Period.<\/p>\n

We have so many parents come up to us at conventions and say, \u201cI just can\u2019t get
\nmy fifteen year old to finish his school each day, and he keeps getting further and
\nfurther behind.\u201d<\/p>\n

Then we ask, \u201cDoes he go to sports practice in the afternoon? Does he
\ngo to youth group that night?\u2019 etc. etc.<\/p>\n

None of those things should ever happen if he
\ndoesn\u2019t do his school. School is non-optional.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

(3) Do your part to be sure that charts are updated, printed, and ready.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I know from personal experience that if we are lax in this\u2013they become lax real quick!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

(4) Enlist your husband\u2019s help to enforce the lists when necessary.<\/strong><\/p>\n

(5) Be sure that what you put on the list is truly independent (and this can change from<\/strong>
\n month to month as skills are increased).<\/strong><\/p>\n

(6) Use whatever method works for your family.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some people like the list for each block of time. Some like the list for each subject area. Some people like to have kids report in
\nevery once in a while; others do fine reporting in before \u201csigning off\u201d for the day.<\/p>\n

(7) Speaking of signing off for the day from school, be sure that everything is done before<\/strong>
\n this happens.<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Do not let the child determine he\u2019s signing off without getting signed off
\nby you.)<\/p>\n

Follow us over the next week or so as I give specific tips for elementary children and specific tips for older children\u2014and Independent Work Lists!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

LINKS<\/strong><\/p>\n

For a downloadable product with a dozen charts to use with various ages, check the store here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Video: Independent Work Lists<\/a><\/p>\n

Audio: Independent Work Lists<\/a><\/p>\n

Audio: Using Your Planner to Get More Done<\/a><\/p>\n

Audio: Overcoming Parenting Obstacles<\/a><\/p>\n

Video: Using Consequence Pies<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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