Planning & Prioritizing
Suggested Resources
What's First Things First for YOU?
Tier 1
6th Grade Class
50 mins
This resource helps students identify their most important tasks and learn strategies for effective prioritization. It's crucial for developing executive functioning skills and reducing overwhelm in a whole-class setting.
Goal Guardians
Tier 2
7th Grade Group
60 mins
Focused on helping small groups of students break down larger goals into manageable steps and create a personalized action plan. This fosters self-advocacy and a sense of accomplishment by making big goals feel achievable.
My Time Navigator
Tier 3
4th Grade Student
45 mins
This individualized resource guides students in creating a visual schedule and time management system tailored to their specific needs and learning style. It empowers students to take ownership of their day and reduce anxiety around transitions and task completion.
How Do I Eat an Elephant?
Tier 1
8th Grade Class
55 mins
This engaging lesson teaches the 'chunking' strategy to break down large assignments into smaller, more manageable parts. It's essential for preventing procrastination and building confidence when facing complex projects.
Priority Master
Tier 2
10th Grade Group
70 mins
A small group session focused on advanced prioritization techniques like the Eisenhower Matrix, adapted for student use. This helps students make informed decisions about what to tackle first based on urgency and importance.
My Executive Function Toolkit
Tier 3
11th Grade Student
60 mins
This resource helps an individual student build a personalized set of tools and strategies for planning, organizing, and prioritizing their academic and personal tasks. It provides practical, hands-on support for developing essential life skills.
Are We Ready for Takeoff?
Tier 1
5th Grade Class
15 mins
A warm-up activity designed to get students thinking about their daily tasks and how to prepare for the school day. This helps set a productive tone and encourages proactive planning from the start of class.
Project Pathways
Tier 2
9th Grade Group
75 mins
This resource guides small groups through the process of outlining a multi-step project, identifying milestones, and assigning roles. It promotes collaborative planning and ensures all group members understand the project's scope and timeline.
The Distraction Detector
Tier 3
12th Grade Student
40 mins
An individual session helping students identify common distractions and develop personalized strategies to minimize them, improving focus and task completion. This helps students build self-awareness and practical coping mechanisms.
How Do I Juggle It All?
Tier 1
7th Grade Class
60 mins
This lesson introduces students to managing multiple responsibilities (homework, chores, extracurriculars) using a master schedule. It's vital for teaching balanced planning and preventing burnout.
Feedback Loop
Tier 2
8th Grade Group
45 mins
A small group activity where students give and receive constructive feedback on their planning strategies and goal progress. This promotes peer learning and helps students refine their approaches in a supportive environment.
The Executive Function Game Show
Tier 1
6th Grade Class
40 mins
A fun, interactive game show format to review and reinforce key concepts of planning and prioritizing. This high-energy activity makes learning engaging and accessible for all students while consolidating their understanding.