Lesson Plan
Tame the Chaos Lesson Plan
Students will learn three practical organization strategies, record them on a class anchor chart, and create a personalized weekly plan to manage assignments effectively.
Strong organizational skills help students track tasks, reduce stress, and prevent missed assignments. Building these habits in 6th grade boosts academic success and confidence both in school and at home.
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Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Personal Planning Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Share & Reflect
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Tame the Chaos: Stay Organized
Why Organization Matters
Strategy 1: Use a Planner
Strategy 2: Color-Coding
Strategy 3: Create Checklists
Explore Strategies (10 min)
Personal Planning (10 min)
Share & Reflect (5 min)
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