Time Management Mastery

shay santiago

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Time Management Mastery

Analyze and demonstrate strategies for planning, prioritizing, and managing time

Students will explore different strategies for effective time management through activities, discussions, and reflections. Understanding how to plan, prioritize, and manage time is crucial for academic success and personal development. This lesson will provide practical tools and techniques that students can apply in their daily lives.

Audience

6th-grade students

Time

57 minutes

Approach

Inquiry-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Time Management Strategies, Discussion: Importance of Time Management, Activity: Time Management Game, and Exit Ticket: Reflecting on Time Management

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Welcome the students and introduce the topic of time management. Explain how effective time management can help them in school and in their personal lives. Briefly outline what they will be doing in the lesson.

Step 2

Discussion: Importance of Time Management

10 mins

Hold a class discussion about the importance of time management. Use the provided discussion questions to guide the conversation. Make sure to encourage all students to participate and share their thoughts.

Step 3

Worksheet: Time Management Strategies

15 mins

Hand out the "Time Management Strategies" worksheet. Instruct students to complete the worksheet individually, and then review the answers as a class. Ensure understanding by clarifying any misconceptions and providing examples.

Step 4

Activity: Time Management Game

20 mins

Divide students into small groups and provide them with the materials for the time management game. Explain the rules and objectives of the game. As students play, circulate around the room to offer support and observe their strategies for planning and prioritizing tasks.

Step 5

Exit Ticket: Reflecting on Time Management

7 mins

Distribute the exit tickets and ask students to reflect on what they learned about time management. Collect the exit tickets to assess their understanding and gather feedback on the lesson.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points from the lesson. Ask students to share one strategy they plan to use for managing their time more effectively. Provide encouragement and briefly review the importance of applying these strategies in their daily lives.

Discussion

Importance of Time Management

A class discussion to explore students' understanding and views on the importance of effective time management.

Why is time management important?

Lead the students to think about how managing their time can help them in different aspects of their lives, including school, hobbies, and family time.

Can you think of a time when poor time management had a negative impact on you?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and relate them to the lesson topic.

What are some activities or tasks that you need to prioritize in your life?

Make sure students consider both short-term and long-term tasks, and discuss how prioritization can help them achieve their goals.

Worksheet

Time Management Strategies

A worksheet designed to help students identify and understand effective time management strategies.

List three strategies for effective time management.

Consider techniques like prioritizing tasks, using a planner, and setting specific goals.

Describe a situation where you successfully managed your time. What strategies did you use?

Think about a time when you had multiple tasks to complete and how you handled it.

What are some challenges you face with time management?

Reflect on why managing time is difficult for you and how you might overcome these challenges.

Quiz

Reflecting on Time Management