Evernote
Evernote is a web and mobile app designed for note taking and archiving. With Evernote, you can type ideas, insert pictures, record audio, and save webpages. It’s also cloud-based which means no matter where you captured something, it will be synced to all your devices with Evernote. You can use this app to remember your child’s teacher’s name, save articles that could help with a future homework assignment, or capture moments from the big game.
Gmail & Google Calendar
For those dads that have multiple email addresses, Gmail is a great tool to create a central location for all your emails and make it easy to organize. With the latest update, Gmail separates your email into Primary, Social, and Promotions. You can also create your own categories for emails to get sorted too. Gmail accounts also have Google Calendar. It’s really easy to add appointments and events. Use these tools to email your child’s teacher and to calendar time with your children.
Remember the Milk
Remember the Milk is a web and mobile app that focuses on task and time management. You can create multiple task lists. You can also edit your tasks with various fields and tags such as personal, work, or include a location. Tasks can be postponed, but Remember the Milk will inform you of the number of times a task has been postponed. Another great thing about Remember the Milk is that it can be integrated with Gmail, Google Calendar, and Evernote. Use this tool to help keep track of when your child’s projects are due and what items you will need to get from the store to complete the project.
Google Docs
Google Docs is great for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Google Docs allows you to work on a document in real time with others. This tool is perfect for collaborating with your kids on their homework and projects.
Check Check Done
Responsible and organized children do better in school and often seem wise beyond their years. This chart will help you teach your child organizational skills even at a young age.
“How can I help you get organized for school?”