Mastering Your Time

Kerry Robinson

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mastering Your Time

Explore time management strategies

In this lesson, students will learn different time management techniques to help them stay organized and manage their time effectively. They will discuss, practice, and reflect on these strategies to better plan and allocate their time for academic and personal tasks.

Audience

7th to 12th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Explore time management strategies

Materials

Pens, Paper, Worksheet: Time Management Strategies, and Discussion: Time Management Techniques

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Welcome students and introduce the topic of time management.
Briefly discuss why time management is important for academic success and personal well-being.

Step 2

Discussion: Importance of Time Management

10 mins

Explain that students will first discuss in pairs or small groups why they think time management is important.
Provide the discussion questions (included in the discussion attachment) and let students share their thoughts.
Come together as a class and share key points from each group.

Step 3

Exploring Time Management Strategies

10 mins

Introduce several time management techniques such as the Pomodoro Technique, time blocking, prioritizing tasks, and using planners.
Use the worksheet (attached) to explain each strategy briefly.
Give real-life examples of how these strategies can be applied.

Step 4

Activity: Applying Time Management Strategies

15 mins

Hand out worksheets (attached) and go through each question.
Allow students to reflect on their own time management habits and identify areas of improvement.
Encourage them to plan their next week using at least one of the strategies discussed.

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

Have students share one strategy they plan to implement and why.
Encourage students to try these techniques for the following week and reflect on their effectiveness.

Discussion

Time Management Techniques

In this discussion, students will talk about the importance of time management and share their own experiences and strategies.

Why do you think time management is important?

Guide students to think about the benefits of managing time effectively in both academic and personal contexts. Discuss how it helps in reducing stress and improving productivity.

What challenges do you face in managing your time?

Encourage students to share personal challenges. Discuss common challenges such as procrastination, distractions, and overcommitment.

Which time management strategies have you tried before? Were they effective?

Let students share any strategies they’ve used, discuss their effectiveness, and explore why some might work better than others.

Worksheet

Time Management Strategies

Students will use this worksheet to explore various time management techniques and reflect on their own time management habits.

Describe the Pomodoro Technique and how you can apply it to your study routine.

The Pomodoro Technique involves working for a fixed amount of time (e.g., 25 minutes) and then taking a short break (e.g., 5 minutes).

Explain what time blocking is and create a sample schedule for one of your school days.

Time blocking involves dividing your day into blocks of time, each dedicated to a specific task or group of tasks.

List three tasks you need to prioritize this week and explain why they are important.

Prioritizing tasks can involve assessing their deadlines, importance, and your own goals.

Reflect on your current time management habits: What is working well for you and what needs improvement?

Consider both your academic and personal activities when reflecting on your habits.