Lesson Plan
Study Superstars Plan
Students will learn and apply three key study skills—organizing materials, managing time, and taking effective notes—to build confidence and improve their independent learning routines.
Early mastery of study strategies promotes academic success, reduces stress, and empowers students to take ownership of their learning across subjects.
Audience
3rd Grade
Time
45 minutes
Approach
Hands-on activities, guided practice, and reflection
Materials
- Study Superstars Slide Deck, - Study Skills Checklist, - Time Management Worksheet, - Note-Taking Template, - Classroom timer or stopwatch, - Colored pencils or markers, and - Sticky notes
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
- Review the Study Superstars Slide Deck to familiarize yourself with talking points.
- Print copies of the Study Skills Checklist, Time Management Worksheet, and Note-Taking Template.
- Arrange seating for group work and station rotations.
- Have timers, colored pencils, and sticky notes ready at each station.
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
- Display the Study Superstars Slide Deck and introduce the three focus areas: organization, time management, and note-taking.
- Ask students to share one way they currently organize or study.
- Highlight how good study skills help them feel confident and prepared.
Step 2
Organizing Materials Activity
10 minutes
- Distribute the Study Skills Checklist.
- In pairs, students sort a mixed pile of school supplies (folders, notebooks, pencils) into labeled bins.
- Students check off the items on their checklist and discuss why each belongs in its place.
Step 3
Time Management Activity
10 minutes
- Hand out the Time Management Worksheet.
- Model filling in a simple after-school schedule with hypothetical tasks and times.
- Students sketch their own 30-minute study block and set goals using the worksheet.
- Use the classroom timer to simulate a timed study session.
Step 4
Note-Taking Activity
10 minutes
- Introduce the Note-Taking Template and explain main idea, details, and questions sections.
- Show a short 2-minute story or slideshow clip; students take guided notes.
- In small groups, students compare notes and refine their templates.
Step 5
Reflection and Wrap-up
10 minutes
- Bring the class back together and ask volunteers to name one new strategy they’ll use.
- Students complete a sticky-note exit ticket: one thing they’ll keep doing and one thing to improve.
- Collect exit tickets; remind students to use their new tools at home and in class.
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Slide Deck
Study Superstars
Mastering Study Skills for Success!
Welcome everyone! Today we’re kicking off our Study Superstars adventure. Introduce yourself and explain that over the next 45 minutes, students will learn three important study skills.
What We’ll Learn
– Organizing materials
– Managing time
– Taking effective notes
Read aloud the objectives. Ask students to watch for these goals as you go.
Why Study Skills Matter
Good study habits help you:
• Find your things easily
• Use time wisely
• Remember important details
• Feel confident in class
Discuss why study skills matter. Invite students to share a time they felt frustrated looking for a missing pencil or running out of time.
Today’s Focus Areas
- Organizing Materials
- Time Management
- Note-Taking
Give a quick overview of the three focus areas and explain how each builds on the others.
Skill #1: Organizing Materials
• Keep binders, notebooks, and pencils sorted
• Use labels and checklists to stay on track
• Resource: Study Skills Checklist
Introduce organizing materials. Show a messy desk vs. a neatly organized desk image if possible.
Organizing Materials Activity
In pairs:
- Sort a mixed pile of supplies into labeled bins
- Check off items on your Study Skills Checklist
- Discuss why each item belongs where it does
Explain the hands-on activity. Model sorting one item, then let partners begin.
Skill #2: Time Management
• Plan study time so you finish tasks
• Break work into chunks
• Use timers to stay focused
• Resource: Time Management Worksheet
Transition: organizing helps you find things; now learn how to manage your study time.
Time Management Activity
- Fill in an after-school schedule
- Plan a 30-minute study block on your Time Management Worksheet
- Set two study goals
- Practice with a timer!
Walk through one example in real time, then let students complete their own schedule.
Skill #3: Note-Taking
• Capture main ideas and details
• Use headings: Main Idea, Details, Questions
• Resource: Note-Taking Template
Explain how good notes help memory and review. Show an example of a filled template.
Tell students to write notes on their template as they watch the clip. Start the video and keep the volume at a good level.
Compare & Improve Notes
In groups of 3:
- Share your notes
- Add any missing details
- Update your Note-Taking Template
Have students form groups of three. Circulate to prompt discussion and ensure everyone contributes.
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Write on a sticky note:
• One strategy you’ll keep using
• One thing you’ll improve
Place your sticky note on the board
Guide reflection. Remind students there are no wrong answers. Collect sticky notes at the end.
Worksheet
Study Skills Checklist
Use this checklist to organize your materials. For each item:
- Check Yes if it’s in the right place; No if it’s missing or in the wrong place.
- Write one reason why this item belongs in your organized bin.
- Binder
Check sorted: Yes [ ] No [ ]
Why does this belong here?
- Notebook
Check sorted: Yes [ ] No [ ]
Why does this belong here?
- Pencil
Check sorted: Yes [ ] No [ ]
Why does this belong here?
- Eraser
Check sorted: Yes [ ] No [ ]
Why does this belong here?
- Colored Pencils or Markers
Check sorted: Yes [ ] No [ ]
Why does this belong here?
- Sticky Notes
Check sorted: Yes [ ] No [ ]
Why does this belong here?
When you’ve finished, share your checklist with a partner and discuss any items that might need to be moved or relabeled.
Worksheet
Time Management Worksheet
Part A: After-School Schedule
Fill in what you do after school.
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: ________
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: ________
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: ________
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: ________
Part B: Plan Your 30-Minute Study Block
Below is a simple timeline showing 3:00 to 4:00 PM:
3:00 ── 3:15 ── 3:30 ── 3:45 ── 4:00
Use a bracket [ ] to mark your 30-minute study block on the line above.
Start time: ________
End time: ________
What will you work on during this block? ________
Part C: Set Two Study Goals
- ________
- ________
Part D: Timer Check
Did you finish your goals in 30 minutes? Yes [ ] No [ ]
If no, what slowed you down? ________
Worksheet
Note-Taking Template
Use this template to capture key points as you read or watch. Write clearly so you can review later!
Main Idea
What is the big picture or main point?
Important Details
List three important facts or details:
Questions I Have
Write any questions or things you wonder about:
Warm Up
Study Chat Warm-Up
Time: 5 minutes
Purpose: Activate students’ prior knowledge about how they study now and get them ready to learn new strategies.
Directions
- Think (1 minute)On your paper, write your answers to these two prompts:
- Challenge I face when I study:
- Study habit I already use:
- Pair (2 minutes)Turn to a partner and share your habit and your challenge. Listen carefully—your partner might give you an idea you can try later!
- Share (2 minutes)I’ll invite a few volunteers to share one habit and one challenge with the whole class. As you listen, think about how today’s lesson on organizing, time management, and note-taking might help.
Materials: Blank paper or notebook, pencil
Cool Down
Sticky Note Exit
Time: 5 minutes
Directions:
- On a sticky note, write:
- Keep: One strategy I’ll keep using:
- Improve: One study habit I want to improve:
- Keep: One strategy I’ll keep using:
- Place your sticky note on the board as you leave.
Purpose: Reflect on today’s study skills and set a goal for your next learning session.