“Mom, my science fair project is due tomorrow!” That was my son. Of course, his sister had spent over a month working on her Science Fair Project while he adamantly asserted that he didn’t have one. Allowing him to not do it and possibly fail was among the most difficult decisions I’ve made in his education, but it was a good move. He received a ‘D’ on his project. He flopped on the couch, knowing he deserved the grade. His sister proudly displayed a much higher grade. What made the difference? Planning. Working daily in small increments on the project.
Other good tips:
- Completely understand the project, requirement, due dates, etc.
- Research.
- Brainstorm ideas, solutions, methods, possibilities, etc.
- Work at it every day.
- Double check all points.
- Pay attention to small details.
- Go the extra mile.
- Use professional presentation.
- Create a calendar with the project in small steps.
What have you done to help your child manage large projects?
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By Tracy Atkinson
Tracy Atkinson, mother of six, lives in the Midwest with her husband and spirited long-haired miniature dachshunds. She is a teacher, having taught elementary school to higher education, holding degrees in elementary education and a master’s in higher education. Her passion is researching, studying and investigating the attributes related to self-directed learners and learning styles. She has published several titles, including MBTI Learning Styles: A Practical Approach, The Art of Learning Journals, Calais: The Annals of the Hidden, Lemosa: The Annals of the Hidden, Book Two, Rachel’s 8 and Securing Your Tent. She is currently working on a non-fiction text exploring the attributes of self-directed learners: The Five Characteristics of Self-directed Learners.
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