Dear Parents,
In this blog post we will be treating on how to inculcate an early habit of organisation for kids. This topic should be a matter of concern to all parents, because the most essential habit for any human is having the habit of organisation.
So what does it mean for someone to be organised? It means having a system in place to manage your life.
You know that feeling when you finally write down your tasks and suddenly feel more in control? What if your child could have that same habit and mentality of being in control of things?
Why Organisation Skills Matter for Kids
And to be honest, raising organised kids isn’t always easy. Between school hours, playtime, homework, and activities, these kids have a lot going on. Teaching them to manage it at an early stage sets them up for success as teens and adults.
Think about it, the planning skills you use in your day-to-day life didn’t just appear when you turned 25. They were learnt, practised, and developed over time.
The Simple Daily Practice That Works
Here are three simple practical solutions I recommend for kids aged 5-6 and older:
- Let them write at least 3 things in a to-do list for the next day before sleep. For example
It could be:
- Finish my maths homework
- Have some sleep
- Read my favourite book
- Practise it as just play to start, but slowly get serious about enforcing it and putting a daily reminder for them to do it.
- Let them start doing it as soon as they come back from school. Then let them tick it off as they go.
Why This Works So Well
This simple habit teaches your child:
To plan ahead – They learn to think about tomorrow today and have the mental ability to plan for it.
Understanding responsibility – It’s their list, their tasks, their choices.
Time awareness – They start understanding what can realistically fit in a day.
Decision-making – It improves their decision-making as they grow older.
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My Final Thought
Here is my final thought on this topic: some days, your child will forget their list completely; that’s totally fine.
Note: You’re not trying to create a mini-adult who colour-codes their calendar. You’re simply planting seeds of organisation that will grow over time.
As you introduce these habits to your kids, pray for patience, consistency, and the wisdom to know when to push and when to encourage.
God’s grace as we co-parent with the HolySpirit.
