Lesson Plan

Beat the Clock Blueprint

Enable a 6th grade student to plan and track a short task using a visual timer, guided mapping, and reflection to strengthen independent time-management skills.

Building practical time-management strategies helps students stay focused, increases task completion, and fosters self-awareness to reduce off-task behavior. This lesson provides hands-on tools and reflection to support lasting habits.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Set Up Materials

3 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Timer Demonstration

3 minutes

Step 3

Minute Mapping Exercise

5 minutes

Step 4

Reflection

3 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up

2 minutes

Lesson Plan

Beat the Clock Blueprint

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Set Up Materials

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Timer Demonstration

Step 3

Minute Mapping Exercise

Step 4

Reflection

Step 5

Wrap-Up

Slide Deck

Visual Timer Overview

Setting the Timer

Starting and Pausing

Visual Cues and Progress

Your Turn: Try It!

Activity

Journal

Struggling with Time?

Emily Roberts