Lesson Plan
Session 1: Goal-Setting
Students will learn the SMART criteria for goal-setting and draft one academic goal using the SMART framework.
Teaching SMART goals gives students a clear, structured way to set and achieve realistic objectives, boosting their planning skills and confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Goal-Setting
2 minutes
Step 2
Explain SMART Criteria
4 minutes
Step 3
Model a SMART Goal
3 minutes
Step 4
Student Practice
4 minutes
Step 5
Share and Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Goal-Setting
What Is a Goal?
Introducing SMART Goals
Modeling a SMART Goal
Your Turn: Draft a SMART Goal
Share & Wrap-Up
Worksheet
Script
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Task Planning
Students will learn to break larger assignments into manageable steps and create a to-do list to organize and prioritize tasks.
Teaching task planning reduces overwhelm and builds executive functioning by showing students how to manage complex projects step by step.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Task Planning
2 minutes
Step 2
Explain Task Breakdown Process
4 minutes
Step 3
Model Breaking Down a Task
3 minutes
Step 4
Student Practice
4 minutes
Step 5
Share and Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Task Planning
Why Task Planning?
Four-Step Breakdown Process
Model: Breaking Down a Task
Your Turn: Task Planning Practice
Share & Wrap-Up
Worksheet
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 3: Organization Basics
Students will learn to set up and maintain organized physical binders and digital folders for each class, so they can quickly find and track assignments and materials.
An organized system reduces lost papers, lowers stress, and helps students monitor their work consistently, supporting independent learning and success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Organization Basics
2 minutes
Step 2
Demonstrate Binder Organization
4 minutes
Step 3
Model Digital Folder Setup
3 minutes
Step 4
Student Practice
4 minutes
Step 5
Share & Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Organization Basics
Why Organize?
Binder Organization Steps
Digital Folder Setup
Your Turn: Organize Your Materials
Share & Wrap-Up
Worksheet
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 4: Time Management
Students will learn to prioritize tasks using an urgent/important matrix and create a daily schedule using time blocks and timers to manage after-school activities and homework.
Effective time management helps students focus on high-priority tasks, reduces procrastination, and builds habits for independent success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Time Check Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Explain Prioritization & Scheduling
3 minutes
Step 3
Model Prioritizing & Scheduling
3 minutes
Step 4
Student Practice
4 minutes
Step 5
Share & Wrap-Up
3 minutes
