Organize to Thrive

Karen Rainwater

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Organize to Thrive

Improving organizational skills

This lesson focuses on enhancing high school students' organizational skills through a combination of experiential, game-based, and collaborative learning strategies. Students will engage in activities that challenge them to think critically about their current organizational habits and explore new techniques to improve them. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills that can enhance their academic performance and personal life management.

Audience

High School Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Discussion Guide, Organizational Skills Worksheet, Organizational Skills Quiz, Pens, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of organizational skills in both academic and personal life.
Ask students to share any organizational challenges they face.

Step 2

Experiential Activity

10 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a set of tasks to organize (e.g., planning a study schedule, organizing a backpack).
Encourage students to discuss and decide on the best organizational strategies.

Step 3

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

Distribute the 'Organizational Skills Worksheet'.
Ask students to individually complete the worksheet, reflecting on their current habits and potential improvements.

Step 4

Group Discussion

5 mins

Reconvene as a class and discuss the strategies each group used.
Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate conversation about effective organizational techniques.

Step 5

Quiz and Closure

5 mins

Administer the 'Organizational Skills Quiz' to assess understanding.
Conclude with a summary of key points and encourage students to apply these skills in their daily routines.

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Discussion

Organizational Skills Discussion

A guided discussion to explore students' current organizational habits and potential improvements.

What are some common organizational challenges you face?

Encourage students to think about both academic and personal challenges.

What strategies have you found effective in staying organized?

Guide students to share personal experiences and tips.

How can improving organizational skills benefit you in the future?

Discuss the long-term benefits of being organized, such as reduced stress and improved productivity.

Worksheet

Organizational Skills Worksheet

A worksheet to help students reflect on their current organizational habits and identify areas for improvement.

List three organizational challenges you currently face.

Think about both school and home environments.

Describe one strategy you use to stay organized.

Consider tools or techniques that help you manage your tasks.

Identify one new organizational technique you would like to try.

Reflect on the group activity and discussion for ideas.

Quiz

Organizational Skills Quiz