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Organisation

(belongings)

SKILL RAG

I organise my belongings by grouping them into categories,

colours or sizes.

I have a particular place for each of my belongings, so I always

know where something is.

I have a routine so I can find my belongings easily e.g. I get home

and straight away put my bag in its special place.

I practise using my organisational systems until they become

automated habits. This means I do not need reminders from

someone else.

I always put things away as soon as I am finished with them. I do

this before I do anything else so they are in the right place the

next time.

I put things away carefully and in exactly the right place so the

area is kept neat and tidy.

I put aside time each day to keep on top of routines that keep me

organised and tidy e.g. checking through my bag or filing away

papers and emails.

I have ways to make sure I remember the materials I need for the

day / start of a task e.g. a checklist.

I prepare ahead of time (Prep4Best), thinking through what I will

need for the task/day.

I have ways to make sure I have remembered everything I need

e.g. a picture / bullet checklist which I tick off each time.