How to Celebrate Get Organized Month in Your Classroom
January is Get Organized Month, and there’s no better time to teach students the value of planning and time management. At SDI Innovations, we’re passionate about equipping students with tools that help them succeed. Through our School Datebooks planner and folder products, we’ve seen firsthand how effective organization can empower students to thrive academically and personally.
This January, join us in celebrating Get Organized Month by bringing the importance of planning and productivity into your classroom. Here are five ways to inspire your students to develop organizational habits that last a lifetime.
1. Introduce Time Management Skills
Time management isn’t just a skill – it’s a superpower. Start by teaching your students how to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and break down long-term goals into manageable steps.
Free Resource: Download Time Management Lesson Plans for ready-to-use classroom materials that make teaching organization easy. These lesson plans guide students in using planners effectively to track assignments, activities, and personal goals.
2. Set Up Planner Challenges
Help students get hands-on with their organizational tools by encouraging them to track their week in a planner or datebook. Create a friendly competition to see who can keep the most organized and colorful planner. This simple activity builds excitement and turns time management into a fun habit.
3. Highlight Real-World Benefits of Organization
Show students how time management skills apply beyond the classroom. Discuss how being organized can help them balance schoolwork, extracurriculars, part-time jobs, and family responsibilities. Share stories or invite guest speakers – such as local professionals – who can illustrate the importance of staying organized in their careers.
4. Incorporate Group Planning Activities
Organization doesn’t have to be a solo effort! Host collaborative activities that teach students how to plan as a group. For example:
- Assign a group project and have teams create a timeline and task list.
- Discuss how clear communication and shared responsibilities contribute to success.
- Get their parents on board by incentivizing parent/teacher communication within their datebooks.
These lessons prepare students for both school and the workplace, where teamwork and time management are essential.
5. Share Organization Tips on Social Media
Get your school or classroom involved in Get Organized Month by sharing tips and success stories online. Post photos of your students using their planners, highlight creative ways they’re staying organized, and tag @SDIInnovations to join the conversation. Use hashtags like #GetOrganizedMonth and #TimeManagementMatters to amplify your message.
Celebrate Organization All Year Long
Get Organized Month is a fantastic opportunity to set the tone for the rest of the year. By teaching students time management and organizational skills in January, you’re giving them tools they can carry throughout their lives.
At SDI Innovations, we’re committed to helping educators make a lasting impact. Visit our website to access free time management lesson plans and explore our line of student planners designed to inspire success in every classroom.
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