-Summer, 2023-

Diary of a More Organized Kid

For students entering grades 6-7
​​Week of  August 14
Kentfield, CA
Back by popular demand, this small group peer group takes a lighthearted approach to teaching some serious academic, organizational, and real-world skills.  Funny clips from the movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid prompt lively, hands-on activities and discussion, all geared toward boosting your child’s organization, leveraging technology to enhance productivity, and sharing some common- sense problem solving skills for adolescence. 

Students will learn about and/or use a wide variety of tools and techniques to:
  • Plan, organize ideas for written work: Google docs and Inspiration RD
  • Annotate PDFs: Kami and Notability for iPad.
  • Create digital binders for each class containing PDFs, written notes, annotations, voice notes, etc: Notability 
  • ​Improve time/task management skills using Google calendar, tasks, and reminders 
  • ​Leverage a range of iPad apps and Chrome extensions to improve organization and efficiency
Additionally, participants will explore a host of entertaining, real-world insights regarding: 
  • Executive Function Skills:  a straight talk, nuts-and-bolts approach to understanding these skills, how they affect us all, and some proven tips for making improvements in school and life
  • Sean Covey's  The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens​
  • Mindsets: Reducing ANTS (automatic negative thoughts) and fostering a growth mindset
  • The pitfalls associated with social media posts and having a digital tattoo
  • ​Digital devices:  impact on attention and options to manage digital distractions.
Registration process:
  • Parents schedule a Google Meet call with Dan and see if Diary of a More Organized Kid is a good fit for your child.
  • If yes, schedule a brief meet and greet so we can all say hello in person, you and your child can see the office.
  • August 14, 15, 16, and 17
    • 9:45-11:45 AM
  • 3 of 4 spaces remaining
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​Investment: $1080
 Registration information will be posted shortly.  

Dates: August 14, 15, 16, 17
This is a 4 session clinic (2 hours per session, 8 hours total)
Select either AMs or PMs each week

    Contact Dan Leibowitz if you would like to be notified when registration opens.