Mastering Time Management

Courtenay Labson

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mastering Time Management

Develop practical time management skills

This lesson focuses on teaching middle school students practical time management skills through engaging activities like role-playing and scenario analysis. Students will learn to prioritize tasks and set achievable goals, which are essential skills for academic success and personal growth. By the end of the lesson, students will have a better understanding of how to manage their time effectively, leading to improved productivity and reduced stress.

Audience

6th to 8th Grade students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Develop practical time management skills

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Scenario cards, Time management worksheet, and Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

10 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, both successes and challenges.

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

15 mins

Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a scenario card.
Instruct groups to role-play the scenario, focusing on how they would manage their time to complete tasks effectively.
Encourage creativity and teamwork during the role-play.

Step 3

Scenario Analysis

15 mins

After role-playing, have each group present their scenario and time management strategies to the class.
Facilitate a class discussion on the different strategies used and their effectiveness.

Step 4

Time Management Worksheet

10 mins

Distribute the time management worksheet to each student.
Guide students through the worksheet, helping them identify their own tasks and how to prioritize them.
Encourage students to set achievable goals for their tasks.

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

Conclude with a discussion on the key takeaways from the lesson.
Ask students to share one time management strategy they plan to implement in their daily routine.
Provide feedback and answer any questions students may have.

Discussion

Time Management Discussion

A discussion to explore students' understanding of time management and its importance.

What does time management mean to you?

Encourage students to think about how they organize their day and the importance of planning.

Why is it important to manage your time effectively?

Discuss the benefits of time management, such as reduced stress and increased productivity.

Can you share a time when you managed your time well? What was the outcome?

Allow students to share personal experiences and reflect on the positive outcomes of effective time management.

Worksheet

Time Management Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify tasks, prioritize them, and set achievable goals.

List three tasks you need to complete this week.

Prioritize these tasks from most to least important.

Set a specific goal for each task and a deadline to complete it.

Think about what you want to achieve and by when.