• lenny-learning-logoLenny Learning
  • Home
    Home
  • Lessons
    Lessons
  • Curriculum
    Curriculum
  • Surveys
    Surveys
  • Videos
    Videos
  • Support
    Support
  • Log In
lenny

Mastering Time: Your Secret Weapon

aforsythe

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Time Management Lesson Plan

Students will learn essential time management strategies to balance academic responsibilities and personal growth in a concise, engaging session.

Mastering time management is key for success in college and careers, reducing stress while increasing productivity and preparedness for future challenges.

Audience

12th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion and hands-on planning activity.

Materials

Time Management Lesson Plan, and Time Management Strategies Handout

Prep

Preparation and Review

5 minutes

  • Review the Time Management Lesson Plan to understand overall objectives.
  • Prepare a brief handout titled Time Management Strategies Handout covering key tips.
  • Set up time management templates for the group activity.

Step 1

Introduction and Concept Overview

5 minutes

  • Introduce the concept of time management and its importance.
  • Discuss common challenges faced by 12th graders in balancing responsibilities.
  • Encourage participation by asking students to share their current time management challenges.

Step 2

Interactive Activity

15 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a time management template.
  • Ask each group to list strategies to overcome typical time challenges and plan a mock weekly schedule.
  • Facilitate group discussion and share strategies among all groups.

Step 3

Reflection and Conclusion

5 minutes

  • Bring attention back to the importance of planning and prioritization.
  • Ask students to reflect on one new strategy they will implement in their daily routine.
  • Summarize key points and distribute the Time Management Strategies Handout for further review.
lenny

Slide Deck

Mastering Time: Your Secret Weapon

Welcome to your crash course in Time Management!

Let's explore strategies to balance responsibilities and reduce stress.

Introduce the lesson and briefly explain why mastering time management is essential for academic success and future career readiness. Emphasize that today's session is interactive and designed to be practical.

Why Master Time Management?

  • Boost productivity and efficiency
  • Reduce stress and overwhelm
  • Prepare for college and future career challenges

Discuss why time management is crucial. Touch on its benefits such as increased productivity, reduced stress, and better preparation for college and careers.

Common Time Management Challenges

  • Balancing academics, extracurriculars, and personal time
  • Procrastination and distractions
  • Overcommitment and stress

Outline common challenges faced by 12th graders. Ask students to relate and share their own experiences.

Interactive Activity

  1. Form small groups and review your time management templates.
  2. List strategies for overcoming time challenges.
  3. Create a mock weekly schedule.
  4. Share and discuss among groups.

Explain the group activity. Describe how students will work in small groups to share and plan effective strategies for managing time.

Reflection & Conclusion

Think about one strategy you can implement daily.

Remember:

  • Prioritization is key
  • Planning ahead saves time
  • Small changes can lead to big improvements

Guide students in reflecting on what they learned. Summarize the session, solidifying key points and encouraging them to adopt at least one new strategy.

lenny

Lesson Plan

Mastering Time: Your Secret Weapon

Students will learn essential time management strategies, including task prioritization and goal-setting, to balance academic and personal responsibilities effectively.

Mastering time management helps reduce stress, boost productivity, and prepares students for the demands of college and future careers.

Audience

12th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion with group activities and hands-on planning.

Materials

Time Management Lesson Plan, Time Management Strategies Handout, and Time Management Slides

Prep

Preparation and Review

5 minutes

  • Review the Time Management Lesson Plan to understand overall objectives and structure.
  • Prepare a brief handout titled Time Management Strategies Handout with key tips.
  • Set up time management templates for the interactive group activity.

Step 1

Introduction and Concept Overview

5 minutes

  • Introduce the concept of time management and discuss its importance in academic and personal life.
  • Address common challenges faced by 12th graders such as balancing school, extracurriculars, and social life.
  • Invite students to share their personal experiences and current challenges with managing time.

Step 2

Interactive Activity

15 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups and distribute time management templates.
  • Ask each group to list strategies to overcome typical time challenges and create a mock weekly schedule.
  • Encourage groups to share and discuss their strategies with the whole class.

Step 3

Reflection and Conclusion

5 minutes

  • Lead a class reflection on one new time management strategy each student plans to implement.
  • Summarize the session's key points, emphasizing prioritization and planning.
  • Distribute the Time Management Strategies Handout for further review.
lenny

Worksheet

Time Management Strategies Handout

Welcome! This handout is designed to help you explore and apply various time management strategies. Work through the exercises below and use the provided space to jot down your thoughts, plans, and strategies.

Exercise 1: Reflect on Your Current Habits

Take a few minutes to think about your current approach to managing your time. Answer the following questions:

  1. What are your biggest challenges when trying to manage your time effectively?





  2. Which habits or practices do you believe hinder your productivity?





  3. Identify one area in your daily routine that could use improvement. Why?





Exercise 2: Prioritizing Your Tasks

Learning to prioritize is key to efficient time management. Please complete the following tasks:

  1. List at least five tasks or responsibilities you have on a typical day.





  2. Identify which tasks are the most critical and which can be postponed. Write a brief explanation for your choices.





  3. Create a simple priority chart using the matrix below. Use the space to draw or write your chart.

    Urgent & Important: ______

    Not Urgent but Important: ______

    Urgent but Not Important: ______

    Not Urgent & Not Important: ______





Exercise 3: Designing Your Weekly Schedule

A well-planned weekly schedule can help alleviate stress and boost productivity. Follow these steps:

  1. Consider all your commitments (school, extracurriculars, personal time, etc.). List them out.





  2. Sketch a sample weekly schedule, allocating time blocks for each commitment. Include short breaks to help maintain focus.





  3. Briefly explain how this schedule can improve your daily routine.





Exercise 4: Setting Your Time Management Goals

Goal-setting is important for continuous improvement. Answer the following:

  1. What is one short-term time management goal you want to achieve this week?





  2. What is one long-term goal related to your time management skills for the upcoming month?





  3. Describe a specific action you can take to ensure these goals are met.





Keep this handout as a guide and refer back to it as you refine your time management strategies. Remember, small changes can lead to big improvements!

lenny
lenny