Mastering Time Management

Shannon Janovitz

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mastering Time Management

Explore time management strategies

In this lesson, students will learn effective time management strategies to balance schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and leisure. They will create personalized schedules and practice prioritization techniques. This lesson is crucial for helping students develop skills that will aid them in managing their time effectively, leading to improved academic performance and reduced stress.

Audience

10th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Explore time management strategies

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Time Management Discussion Questions, Personalized Schedule Worksheet, and Prioritization Techniques Handout

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of time management.
Ask students to share any challenges they face in managing their time.

Step 2

Discussion on Time Management

10 mins

Use the 'Time Management Discussion Questions' to guide a conversation about different strategies.
Encourage students to share their own tips and experiences.

Step 3

Creating Personalized Schedules

15 mins

Distribute the 'Personalized Schedule Worksheet'.
Guide students in filling out their schedules, focusing on balancing schoolwork, activities, and leisure.
Offer support and suggestions as needed.

Step 4

Prioritization Techniques

10 mins

Hand out the 'Prioritization Techniques Handout'.
Discuss different methods of prioritizing tasks, such as the Eisenhower Box or ABC prioritization.
Have students apply one technique to their schedule.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points of the lesson.
Ask students to share one new strategy they plan to implement.
Encourage students to reflect on how these strategies can improve their daily lives.

Discussion

Time Management Discussion Questions

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on time management strategies and challenges.

What are some common time management challenges you face?

Encourage students to think about both school-related and personal challenges.

What strategies have you found effective in managing your time?

Guide students to share personal experiences and tips.

How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines?

Discuss different prioritization techniques and their effectiveness.

Worksheet

Personalized Schedule Worksheet

A worksheet to help students create a personalized schedule balancing schoolwork, activities, and leisure.

List your daily activities and estimate the time needed for each.

Create a weekly schedule incorporating all your activities.

Identify any time conflicts and propose solutions.

Reading

Prioritization Techniques Handout

A handout detailing various prioritization techniques to help students manage their tasks effectively.

Prioritization Techniques

Eisenhower Box: Divide tasks into four categories - urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not important, neither urgent nor important.
ABC Prioritization: Label tasks as A (must do), B (should do), or C (nice to do).
Pareto Principle: Focus on the 20% of tasks that will yield 80% of the results.
Time Blocking: Allocate specific blocks of time for different activities and stick to the schedule.