Struggling Student

In my classroom we have two newer student's who are a little bit behind due to the faster pace of my host teacher's class. I have been trying to help them get started on assignments and class work in a more timely fashion and using their time in class wisely, opposed to having to take it home to complete. One girl is having a problem remembering to complete work at home or putting the proper materials for homework in her book bag. We have been working on listening to both myself and Mrs. Wade my teacher, and taking the initiative herself to read through her planner for what is due the following day.