Before you know it, we will be returning to school! Hot summer days and long nights enjoying your downtown Portland apartment will be behind you and studying will be part of your daily routine!
Before you despair, we have put together some must-have school back to school supplies and some tips on how to study from home.
Let’s start with a list of school supplies that you will need this fall.
Supplies List
- Pencils, Pens, and Erasers
- Glue Sticks and Tape
- Ruler and a Calculator
- Spiral Notebook
- Scissors (age-appropriate)
- Colored Markers and/or Colored Pencils
- Folders and 3-Ring Binders
- Construction Paper
- Personal Calendar
- Face Mask
- Hand Sanitizer
- Wet Wipes
- Trash Bins
- Water Bottle
- Storage Containers
- Pen/Pencil Container
- Plastic Bins for School Supplies
- Done/To Do Folders
Now that you know what supplies you will need for the school year, let’s share some tips from Oxford Learning on studying from home!
- Try Active Studying. Active studying is a simple trick that helps with retention and focus. Simply ask yourself questions before, during, and after you study!
What am I about to learn? What do I already know about this subject? Do I understand what I read? What have I learned that I did not know before? Are there any keywords or ideas that I need to write down?
- Get a Good Night’s Sleep. You likely don’t need a study to tell you to get a good night’s sleep but getting eight hours of sleep can help keep your brain refreshed, keep you more alert, and help improve your memory!
- Study When You are Most Alert. Each of us has our own “alert” time. This is the time of day where we are most productive. Try to study when you are most alert so that you can process and retain the information that you are studying.
- Have a Back To School Designated Study Area. Create an area in your Portland apartment that is designated as a study zone. This will help you stay focused and less distracted.
- Eat Properly. Your body and your brain need fuel to stay focused. Eating regular meals and having healthy snacks while you study will help you stay focused.
As days turn from relaxing to studying, be certain to take some downtime and to explore the area near your downtown Portland apartment and maybe find a sunny spot in the atrium to read, take notes, or write! These tips will help you make the transition from summertime to school and study time.