Time Management Mastery

Jenny Kaplan

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Time Management Mastery

Track and assess task time accurately

This lesson focuses on enhancing students' ability to manage their time effectively by accurately assessing how long tasks will take and planning accordingly. Through a combination of experiential and game-based learning, students will engage in activities that challenge their perception of time and improve their planning skills. This lesson is crucial for developing executive functioning skills that are essential for academic success and personal growth.

Audience

7th Grade Executive Functioning

Time

30 minutes

Approach

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

Materials

Worksheet: Time Tracking Exercise, Reading: Understanding Time Management, Discussion: Time Perception and Planning, Activity: Time Estimation Game, Activity: Time Management Scenarios, Activity: Time Management Challenge, and Video: How to Manage Your Time Better

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of time management in daily life.
Ask students to share examples of tasks they find difficult to manage time for.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Show the video How to Manage Your Time Better.
Discuss key takeaways from the video.

Step 3

Reading and Discussion

5 mins

Distribute the reading material on understanding time management.
Facilitate a discussion on how students currently manage their time and what challenges they face.

Step 4

Time Estimation Game

10 mins

Organize students into small groups.
Provide each group with a list of tasks such as organizing a backpack, solving a puzzle, writing a short paragraph, drawing a simple picture, and sorting objects.
Ask them to estimate how long each task will take.
After estimation, have them perform the tasks and compare actual time taken with their estimates.

Step 5

Time Management Scenarios

10 mins

Provide students with different scenarios where they have to plan their day.
Have students work in pairs to decide how to allocate their time effectively.
Discuss the different approaches and strategies used by each pair.

Step 6

Time Management Challenge

10 mins

Set up a series of tasks that students must complete within a set time frame.
Encourage students to prioritize tasks and work efficiently.
Reflect on the strategies used and discuss what could be improved.

Step 7

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

Distribute the worksheet on time tracking.
Have students fill out the worksheet based on their experiences from the game.
Encourage them to reflect on how they can improve their time estimation skills.

Step 8

Closure

5 mins

Recap the lesson by discussing what students learned about time management.
Ask students to set a personal goal for improving their time management skills over the next week.

Worksheet

Time Tracking Exercise

This worksheet helps students practice tracking time for various tasks and reflect on their time management skills.

List three tasks you performed today and estimate how long each took.

Think about tasks like homework, chores, or hobbies.

Compare your estimated time with the actual time taken. What did you notice?

What strategies can you use to improve your time estimation skills?

Reading

Understanding Time Management

This reading provides an overview of time management principles and techniques to help students better plan and execute tasks.

Time management is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between different activities. Good time management enables you to work smarter, not harder, so that you get more done in less time, even when time is tight and pressures are high. Here are some tips to improve your time management skills:

Prioritize tasks: Focus on what's most important.
Set specific goals: Break tasks into smaller, manageable parts.
Use a planner: Keep track of deadlines and appointments.
Avoid multitasking: Concentrate on one task at a time.
Take breaks: Short breaks can improve focus and productivity.

Discussion

Time Perception and Planning

This discussion helps students explore their perceptions of time and how it affects their planning and execution of tasks.

How do you usually decide how much time to allocate to a task?

Encourage students to think about their current strategies and any challenges they face.

What factors can affect your perception of time?

Discuss elements like distractions, task difficulty, and interest level.

How can better time management improve your daily life?

Guide students to consider benefits such as reduced stress and increased productivity.