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Mastering Time Management

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Lesson Plan

Mastering Time Management

Develop effective time management skills

This lesson introduces middle school students to essential time management skills through engaging activities and planning exercises. Students will learn how to create their own schedules and prioritize tasks effectively. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with skills that will help them manage their academic responsibilities and personal activities efficiently, fostering a sense of responsibility and independence.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Develop effective time management skills

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Time Management Worksheet, and Prioritization Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what time management means and why it's important.
  • Ask students to share any experiences they have with managing their time.

Step 2

Activity: Creating a Schedule

15 mins

  • Distribute the Time Management Worksheet.
  • Guide students to list their daily activities and estimate the time each takes.
  • Have students create a simple schedule for a typical school day.

Step 3

Activity: Prioritization Exercise

15 mins

  • Hand out Prioritization Cards with different tasks written on them.
  • In groups, students discuss and arrange the tasks in order of priority.
  • Facilitate a class discussion on how they decided the order and what factors influenced their decisions.

Step 4

Reflection and Discussion

5 mins

  • Ask students to reflect on what they learned about their own time management habits.
  • Discuss how they can apply these skills in their daily lives.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to try implementing their schedules and prioritization techniques at home.
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Worksheet

Time Management Worksheet

This worksheet helps students list their daily activities and create a schedule to manage their time effectively.

List your daily activities and estimate the time each takes.

Think about school, homework, chores, and leisure activities.







Create a schedule for a typical school day using the activities listed above.

Consider the start and end times for each activity.







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Worksheet

Prioritization Cards

These cards contain different tasks for students to prioritize during the exercise.




Do homework







Watch TV







Walk the dog







Study for a test







Play video games







Help with chores







Read a book







Exercise




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