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.
Trauma-Informed Teaching, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning
Post-it notes, Pens, Time-Wasting Activities Discussion, and Exit Ticket: Simple Schedule
- 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.
