Lesson Plan
Stopwatch Showdown Plan
Students will learn to initiate tasks promptly by racing against the clock in a 30-minute game session, practicing quick starts and first-step drafting under timed conditions.
Many students procrastinate on new tasks due to low urgency. This lesson builds executive function by making task initiation fun and fast, boosting confidence and focus.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Speed Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 2
Timer Tutorial
5 minutes
Step 3
Main Game: Stopwatch Showdown
15 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Group Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Timer Tutorial
Why Timers Matter
Starting the Timer
Stopping the Timer
Resetting the Timer
Let’s Practice!
Key Takeaways
Script
Game
Warm Up
Cool Down
