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Beating the Clock: Time Management

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Lesson Plan

Beating the Clock: Time Management

Learn time management strategies

This lesson introduces students to effective time management strategies to combat procrastination, using engaging activities that highlight the importance of planning and prioritizing tasks. Students will learn to set achievable goals and create personal schedules to improve productivity. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills to manage their time effectively, which is crucial for academic success and personal growth.

Audience

6th-8th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Learn time management strategies

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Time Management Worksheet, Discussion Questions, and Printable Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what time management is and why it's important.
  • Ask students to share any experiences they have with managing their time.

Step 2

Activity: Prioritizing Tasks

10 mins

  • Distribute post-it notes and pens to each student.
  • Ask students to write down tasks they need to complete in a week.
  • Guide them to categorize tasks into 'urgent', 'important', and 'can wait'.
  • Discuss how prioritizing tasks can help manage time better.

Step 3

Activity: Setting Achievable Goals

10 mins

  • Hand out the Time Management Worksheet.
  • Instruct students to set a small, achievable goal for the week.
  • Discuss the importance of setting realistic goals and how it helps in time management.

Step 4

Activity: Creating a Personal Schedule

15 mins

  • Provide students with a template to create a weekly schedule.
  • Encourage them to fill in their tasks and goals, balancing schoolwork and leisure.
  • Discuss how having a schedule can reduce stress and improve productivity.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one time management strategy they plan to implement.
  • Distribute the Printable Cards with time management tips for students to take home.
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Discussion

Time Management Discussion

A discussion to engage students in thinking about their current time management habits and how they can improve.

What does time management mean to you?

Encourage students to think about how they currently manage their time and what challenges they face.







Why is it important to prioritize tasks?

Discuss how prioritizing tasks can help in focusing on what's important and managing time effectively.







How can setting goals help in managing time?

Guide students to understand the connection between goal setting and effective time management.







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Worksheet

Time Management Worksheet

A worksheet to help students practice setting goals and creating a personal schedule.

List three tasks you need to complete this week.

Think about school assignments, chores, or personal projects.







Set a small, achievable goal for this week.

Consider something you can realistically accomplish in a week.







Create a schedule for your week, including your tasks and goal.

Balance your time between schoolwork, activities, and rest.







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Worksheet

Time Management Tips Cards

Printable cards with time management tips for students to keep as reminders.




Prioritize your tasks: Urgent, Important, Can Wait







Set achievable goals: Start small, aim high







Create a schedule: Balance work and play







Avoid procrastination: Start with the hardest task







Review your progress: Adjust your plan as needed




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