Lesson Plan
Race Against Time Overview
Students will collaborate to solve a series of timed tasks—first as a whole‐class challenge, then in rotating stations—to practice planning, time management, and flexible thinking under pressure.
Strengthening executive function skills like organization, time awareness, and cognitive flexibility is vital for 7th-grade special education students’ academic success and daily life management.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Stations
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Game Setup
5 minutes
Step 2
Countdown Challenges Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 3
Beat-the-Clock Stations
20 minutes
Step 4
Time-Out Reflection Cool-Down
10 minutes
Step 5
Debrief & Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Countdown Challenges
How It Works
Puzzle 1: Word Unscramble
Puzzle 2: Number Sequence
Puzzle 3: Balance Scale Riddle
Strategy Tips
Reflect & Reset
Next Up: Beat-the-Clock Stations
Game
Cool Down
