Lesson Plan
Real World Readiness Plan
Students will explore and organize their daily routines while assessing and building self-care skills to enhance independence. By the end, students will have mapped an ideal schedule, completed a self-care checklist, and set a personal habit goal.
Developing self-care and routine management is crucial for students’ transition to independence. This lesson empowers 9th graders to take ownership of daily tasks, boosting confidence and readiness for real-world challenges.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Slides
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
10 minutes
Step 2
Slide Exploration
15 minutes
Step 3
Hands-On Timeline Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Self-Care Checklist Review
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Cool-Down
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Daily Routine Explorer
Why Routines Matter
Morning Routine Examples
Afternoon Routine Examples
Evening Routine Examples
Reflect on Your Own Routine
Next: Map Your Ideal Day

Activity


Worksheet


Cool Down

