Riley knows the end of the song is the hardest part for her. Instead of playing the whole song, she just practices the last three notes over and over. Once she gets those right, she plays the whole song perfectly. She learns the song.

When Marcus has a test, he will be prepared because he can use his notes as a study guide. The information is already organized in his study guide in a structured, easily accessible way that makes sense to him.

Maya knows she gets tired if she writes too much at once, so she uses a timer to take breaks. She uses a checklist to do one thing at a time: first the characters, then the plot, and then the ending. She finishes her report.

Emma feels nervous talking in front of people, so she writes her main ideas on small cards. She practices her speech in front of her stuffed animals to get used to the words. When it is her turn to speak, she feels calm.

Carla is listening to her teacher explain the Revolutionary War. She is doing her best to write down everything that her teacher is saying.

As Marcus reads his science textbook, he takes notes that he can later turn into a study guide by changing section headings into questions.

Tessa knows she is sleepy in the morning, so she packs her bag the night before. She hangs her house key on a special hook by the door so she never loses it. In the morning, she just grabs her bag and goes. She never misses the bus,

Chloe uses five colored dividers, one for each subject. She puts her math homework in the red section because red is her favorite color and helps her find it fast. Now, when the teacher asks for her homework, she finds it in two seconds.

Ben just shoves every paper he gets into the front pocket of his binder. He doesn't have a plan for where things go. When it’s time to hand in his work, he has to dig through a giant pile of crumpled papers and can’t find what he needs.

Marcus creates his own note-taking system by changing the section headings into questions. "What are the parts of the solar system?"

Sofia likes to use a highlighter to mark the important numbers in the story. She solves one problem, then checks her answer before moving to the next one. She finishes the page with no mistakes and doesn't have to redo any work.

Ella knows that a big mess feels scary, so she decides to clean one area at a time. She starts with just the LEGOs on the rug, then moves to the clothes in the corner. Because she has a clear plan, she finishes quickly and has enough time.