The Best Academic Planners That Make Sure Every Student Crushes It This Year

BooQool’s 2021-2022 Academic Planner is as basic as it gets, making this guided notepad perfect for kids who just need a little extra help getting organized. There’s no journal-like prompts they’d likely ignore; it’s somewhere to jot down their homework, and keep track of club meetings. Available in purple, blue, gray, or green, BooQool’s student planner starts in July 2021, and runs through June of 2022. It offers plenty of space to keep track of weekly priorities, and monthly calendars to mark special dates in advance. 

Academic planners are an accessory, so don’t be surprised when your child gravitates towards one that fits their aesthetic. Blue Sky’s 2021-2022 Cali Pink Academic Planner, for example, is fashionably functional. Not only will it look chic coming out of their school bag, it serves its purpose of keeping your student on task. Blue Sky’s student planner also features a holiday list, reference pages, and a space for contact information. This way, they’ll always know who to call in case of an emergency (or when you “accidentally” forget to pick them up from school).

This Panda Planner is a student organizer/journal hybrid endorsed by psychologists (so yeah, it’s the real deal). In addition to standard monthly calendar pages, this student planner also features weekly, as well as daily log pages. Each day begins with a “Morning Review,” prompting your teen to list things they’re grateful for, excited about, to set a positive affirmation, and narrow down the focus of their day. And don’t be shocked if your kid whips out their Panda planner after school hours, Mom. There’s also an end of the day review section, a space where they can note their daily wins, and brainstorm ways they can improve tomorrow.

Elementary school might sound early to have your child using a planner, but organization is an important life skill. Plus, this Global Datebooks student planner was specifically designed for kids and tweens. Each page is bursting with vibrant stationary, while each header features some kind of educational tip, like grammar rules and vocabulary words. Resource pages for subjects like math and english have also been added to enhance their studies, and there are even a few pages for parents or teachers to jot down a note, or encouraging message. 

Moms know all too well: Not one person on this planet has their sh*t together. At least, not all the time. This student planner, created by Papier definitely can help. The Joy Academic Planner keeps your child focused on seven days at a time. There’s also space to create a vision board for the month ahead — a reminder that everything they accomplish now, will contribute to their overall goal.

Middle school is messy and chaotic and emotional, and that’s just touching the surface. The Global Datebooks Middle (or High) School Student Planner can assist. At least with a student planner, they have to at least mark down their assignments. We can’t promise they’ll actually complete them, but it’s worth a try, right?

Your child’s studies are important, Mom, but if you don’t teach them about the importance of self-care, who will? Think of these Anthropologie planners as a different kind of organizer. Rather than focusing on assignments, it will be a space for tweens, teens, and college students to focus on their mental health. From August 2021 to December 2022, you can use one of these four planners to organize your thoughts, goals, dreams, and even use it to doodle if you want. You’ve got a choice between a pack of dogs, a few adorable cats, and two other artsy options as well. 

If your kid loves bullet journaling, get them this journal which comes with fineliner pens (15 colors), five pieces of resuable stencils, six sticker sheets, six Washi tape sets, and one black gel pen. It has everything you need to create and organize!

College students might feel like they need something a little more serious, considering their heavier school workload. Artfan’s planner has a simple and sleek design, and gives the user plenty of space to jot down their to-do lists and upcoming important dates. For a little fun, this planner also comes with stickers.

This planner is a bit of a splurge, but if you’re looking for the planner that’s got it all (it’s incredibly functional, pretty, offers daily inspirational quotes, a space to keep important memos, and a bookmark you can use to make accessing dates super easy), a Day Designer planner is for you. Did we mention how pretty it is? You’ll want to carry it with you everywhere you go (and BTW, this is the “mini” version — Day Designer also offers jumbo planners for those who are next-level busy).

This cheery monthly and weekly planner is perfect for creatives who need to stay organized. This one is especially great for those who need a broader view when it comes to months (i.e. when are finals? When is winter break? Summer school?), since this planner offers two full pages per month. Plus, this planner is just as gorgeous as it is functional, and made with high-quality material so it won’t let you down mid-year.

Keep things classic with a Moleskine planner! When in doubt with fancy design, go for the quality of on of these. This planner goes from July 2021 to December 2022 — sure to keep your favorite student on track all year.