Annie's Plan: Taking Charge of Schoolwork and Homework [Hardcover]

Jeanne R. Kraus (Author), Charles Beyl (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

Annie is really smart, but she needs a plan for focusing on her work at school and getting her homework done and turned in. Annie's Plan presents a10-Point Schoolwork Plan and a 10-Point Homework Plan that help her master the organizational and study skills needed for school success.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2–5—A follow-up to Cory's Stories: A Kid's Book about Living with ADHD (American Psychological Assn., 2004) is a hands-on, how-to book for organizing an ADHD child. Annie is smart but she just can't stay focused on anything so she is always behind in class. With the help of her parents and teacher, she learns how to organize her work and is given other tips for completing her assignments. The book offers 10 easy-to-follow steps that begin with a clean, organized desk at school and a quiet, organized work space at home, and end with a signed reward contract. The in-between steps include secret reminders to focus, find a study buddy, set a goal, and have a daily planner and a homework folder. Comical color illustrations and a conversational tone explain that a youngster with ADHD is neither dumb nor an incurable behavioral problem. With the numbers of children diagnosed with ADHD growing, it is important for all of those affected to understand the condition. An extensive note for adults is included. This is an excellent resource for school libraries, professional collections, and parenting collections, and a great shared read for parent and child.—Wanda Meyers-Hines, Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, VA
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 47 pages
• Publisher: Magination Press; 1 edition (September 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591474817
• ISBN-13: 978-1591474814
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #341,006 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jeanne R Kraus is a teacher, curriculum specialist, author, humorist and speaker. Her first 2 books were published by Magination Press. Cory Stories: A Kid's Book About Living With ADHD; and Annie's Plan: Taking Charge of Schoolwork and Homework.
Jeanne has also published short stories and children's poetry. Her newest book is her first collaboration between her and her sister, Diana Arneson, as illustrator. This Boomer Humor book, Wrinkles, Waistlines, and Wet Pants is designed to amuse those who are wondering why life has sped up to warp speed in the last 30 years or so. This irreverant look at aging reminds us all that we are still who we are inside 40 years later.We're older, but who cares!
Jeanne R Kraus lives in Florida. She is in her 30th year of teaching and lives with her husband George and 3 cats and a dog.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Organization and Cooperation Works!, April 19, 2008

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Carol Jones - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Annie's Plan: Taking Charge of Schoolwork and Homework (Hardcover)

This nicely illustrated upper elementary level title provides easy, logical steps to help the disorganized child achieve school success. Many kids either are, or know someone like Annie, who has trouble staying focused. Seeing and reading about Annie, who can't find to finish the work she knows she started, will strike a common chord. We all cheer Annie's progress by the end. Highly recommended for grades 3-6.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of tips for kids, parents, teachers!, April 19, 2008

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P. Street (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Annie's Plan: Taking Charge of Schoolwork and Homework (Hardcover)

Children with organizational problems will recognize themselves in Annie, the smart but easily distracted heroine of this book. Without talking down to readers, the clear text and humorous illustrations describe how Annie, her parents, and her teacher collaborate to make a plan that helps her focus on and complete her schoolwork and homework. Lots of suggestions here that children can follow, either on their own or with adult help. A special section at the back directed to parents and educators makes this a great gift for any teacher -- or for the parent of a disorganized, inattentive child who isn't working up to his or her ability level.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful!, April 19, 2008

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Merriweather (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Annie's Plan: Taking Charge of Schoolwork and Homework (Hardcover)

I bought this book for a nephew, who'd been having trouble keeping up in school. I'd struggled through homework problems with my own (ADHD) son, some years ago, and I wish I'd had this book to give me some help back then.

I think the previous reviewer is missing the point. You can't just hand a kid a book like this and expect him to educate himself, whether or not he's ADHD. My nephew's mother sat down with him, looked over the book with him and discussed some of the ideas, and together they worked out a plan just for him. He has his own work area now, and a new way of organizing his papers, and his parents say he's actually turning in school work. For him, that's a big improvement!