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FEATURE ARTICLE
8 LIFE HACKS
EVERY PUPIL
SHOULD TRY
Let’s start by reassuring every
parent that we’re not encouraging
kids to be computer hackers! A life
hack is a trick or shortcut to make
something easier or more efficient.
Here are 8 fun life hacks aimed at
kids from primary school through
to Matric (and some that parents
may want to try, too!).
By Tamara Oberholster
SAY GOODBYE TO STINKY SHOES
If your school or sports shoes are getting
a bit smelly, you can freshen them up by
putting a dry tea bag in each shoe and
leaving it overnight to absorb the odour.
Just remember to take them out in the
morning before you put your shoes on!
USE NAIL POLISH TO MARK YOUR LEFT
HEADPHONE BUD
Stop wasting time checking which earphone bud
goes in which ear – dab a dot of nail polish on the
left one, let it dry and you’ll be able to quickly spot
which is which.
PICK A COLOUR PER SCHOOL SUBJECT
Choose a colour for each school subject –
highlighter, paperclips, book cover, etc. – and you’ll
be able to quickly find the books or papers you’re
looking for. For example, Maths might be yellow
and English blue. To make it even easier, colour in
the page edges of each exercise book. That way,
you’ll be sure to grab the right book every time.
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