Basic supplies include paper, pencils, pen, eraser, ruler, colored markers or crayons, tape, paper clips, scissors, and a dictionary .Supplies can be kept in a drawer or in a box. Students also need a safe place to keep their class notes, homework, and quizzes so they'll be handy when it's time to review for a big test. They may include other people talking or walking around, TV shows the radio, electronic games, the telephone, and even a cluttered work area. Try to locate your child's study place away from distractions as much as possible. Some families try to make study time a quiet reading or work time for everyone in the family.
Some students are able to study well with soft background music.
The latest tunes are likely to be distracting, however, as students try to catch the lyrics. Recent studies show that classical music enhances the ability to concentrate in many people of all ages. One hour of concentrated study is better than two hours full of interruptions. Ask your child tp tell friends not to call or stop over during study time. Then take messages when these interruptions happen.