Time Management Mastery

Caitlyn Hall

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Time Management Mastery

Identify and prioritize tasks

This lesson helps 8th grade students improve their time management skills by identifying time-wasting activities and learning to prioritize tasks. Students will engage in collaborative and active learning activities to create a simple schedule. This lesson is crucial for developing executive functioning skills that are essential for academic success and personal growth.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Trauma-Informed Teaching, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Time-Wasting Activities Discussion, and Exit Ticket: Simple Schedule

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of time management in daily life and academics.
Ask students to share examples of when they felt overwhelmed by tasks.

Step 2

Activity: Identify Time-Wasting Activities

10 mins

Distribute post-it notes and pens to each student.
Ask students to write down activities they consider time-wasting on separate post-it notes.
In small groups, have students share their notes and discuss common themes.
Encourage students to think about how these activities impact their academic performance.

Step 3

Discussion: Prioritizing Tasks

5 mins

Use the "Time-Wasting Activities Discussion" attachment to guide a class discussion.
Discuss strategies for prioritizing tasks and how to differentiate between urgent and important tasks.

Step 4

Closure: Create a Simple Schedule

5 mins

Distribute the "Exit Ticket: Simple Schedule" attachment.
Ask students to create a simple schedule for the next day, prioritizing important tasks.
Collect the exit tickets to assess understanding and provide feedback.

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Discussion

Time-Wasting Activities Discussion

A guided discussion to help students identify and reflect on time-wasting activities and their impact on academics.

What are some common time-wasting activities you identified?

Encourage students to share their post-it notes and discuss similarities.

How do these activities affect your academic performance?

Guide students to think about the consequences of time-wasting on their studies.

What strategies can you use to minimize these activities?

Discuss practical strategies like setting time limits or using timers.

Worksheet

Exit Ticket: Simple Schedule

A worksheet for students to create a simple schedule prioritizing important tasks for the next day.

List three important tasks you need to complete tomorrow.

Think about tasks that are both urgent and important.

Create a simple schedule for tomorrow, including time for each task.

Consider the time of day you are most productive.