Time Management Mastery

Jillian Wurster

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Time Management Mastery

Learn effective time management

In this lesson, students will explore the fundamentals of time management by learning how to set priorities and use planners effectively. Through hands-on activities, they will practice scheduling and time-blocking techniques, which are essential skills for academic success and personal growth. This lesson is important as it equips students with the ability to manage their time efficiently, leading to improved productivity and reduced stress.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Learn effective time management

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Printed planners, Time Management Worksheet, and Discussion Guide

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what time management is and why it's important.
Ask students to share any experiences they have with managing their time.

Step 2

Setting Priorities

10 mins

Introduce the concept of prioritizing tasks.
Use post-it notes to have students list their daily tasks and arrange them in order of importance.
Discuss how prioritizing can help manage time better.

Step 3

Using Planners

10 mins

Explain how planners can be used to organize tasks and schedules.
Distribute printed planners and guide students on how to fill them out.
Have students practice by planning out a mock week.

Step 4

Time-Blocking Activity

15 mins

Introduce the concept of time-blocking as a technique to allocate specific time slots for different activities.
Use the Time Management Worksheet to practice time-blocking for a day.
Encourage students to think about how they can apply this technique to their own schedules.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points of the lesson.
Ask students to share one new thing they learned about time management.
Encourage students to try using a planner or time-blocking in the coming week.

Discussion

Time Management Discussion

A guided discussion to explore students' understanding of time management and its importance.

What does time management mean to you?

Encourage students to think about how they currently manage their time and what challenges they face.

Why is it important to set priorities?

Discuss how setting priorities can help in focusing on important tasks and managing time effectively.

How can using a planner help you in your daily life?

Explore the benefits of planning and organizing tasks to reduce stress and increase productivity.

Worksheet

Time Management Worksheet

A worksheet to practice scheduling and time-blocking techniques.

List your top 5 tasks for the day and prioritize them.

Create a schedule for your day using time-blocking. Include breaks and leisure time.

Think about how much time each task will take and allocate specific time slots.