{"product_id":"my-schoolwork-is-a-mess-paperback","title":"My Schoolwork Is a Mess! - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer Licate\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSuzanne Beaky\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMissing assignments. Half-done homework. Sloppy notes.\u003c\/b\u003e A backpack jammed full of non-essential stuff: Crusty candy wrappers! A stinky sock! Broken pencils! A crumpled comic book! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it comes to his schoolwork, Dakota is often inattentive and usually unorganized.\u003c\/b\u003e His lack of focus leads to disappointments, and his teachers and his mom are increasingly concerned. His grades, which were never exactly stellar, are slipping, and Dakota is making excuses. Excuses like: \u003ci\u003eAll the teachers have it out for me, there's way too much homework anyway, and none of this is my fault!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e So what is going on? Does Dakota get more homework than everyone else? Are teachers giving him confusing instructions and unrealistic deadlines? Or does \u003cb\u003eDakota simply need some strategies and support so he doesn't rely solely on his memory\u003c\/b\u003e to recall every assignment, can maintain focus and avoid distractions, and perhaps even reduce his mountain of missed work? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With encouragement, guidance, and concrete strategies from his mom and the school counselor, Dakota discovers he's not a victim, his situation is not hopeless, he can impress his teachers, and he can improve his grades. But he has to adopt better homework habits, including having a designated homework spot, using color-coded binders, and creating a time-management chart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Schoolwork Is a Mess! \u003c\/i\u003eis \u003cb\u003ea relatable, reassuring chapter book that reminds young readers, especially those who struggle to keep track of assignments and finish projects, that they can climb out of their homework hole, reset their attitude, and keep up. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Educators and group leaders can supplement the story with a downloadable \u003ci\u003eTeacher and Counselor Activity Guide.\u003c\/i\u003e The guide provides self-reflection questions and group activities to thoughtfully engage readers with the content and motivate them to embrace effective homework routines. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is the first title in the \u003ci\u003eNurturing Independence\u003c\/i\u003e series from award-winning author and school counselor Jennifer Licate. She is the author of the much-celebrated \u003ci\u003eNavigating Friendships\u003c\/i\u003e series that includes these popular titles: \u003ci\u003eFaking Happiness, Feeling Sadness;\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Is Drama Always Following Me?;\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Anxiety Is Messing Things Up; He's Not Just Teasing!; I Lost My BFF; \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAm I Weird?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.08 x 8.82 x 5.75 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 27, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42726171279423,"sku":"9798889070207","price":15.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/6190385580e4148c4432ab5f8176b6f2.webp?v=1765109556","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/my-schoolwork-is-a-mess-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}