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Mastering
Time Management
Taking Control of Your Day
What is Time Management?
It is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities.
"Work smarter, not harder."
Why Does it Matter?
Less Stress
Avoid the "Panic Rush" before deadlines.
Better Results
You have more time to do your best work.
More Free Time
Finish tasks faster and have more time for fun.
The Blueprint Activity
Your School Day Challenge:
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1
List everything you do on a typical Tuesday.
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2
Estimate how many minutes each task takes.
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3
Plug them into a schedule from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
What Goes First?
The "Big Rocks"
These are your essential tasks. Things like homework due tomorrow or studying for a test.
High Impact Urgent
The "Little Rocks"
These are things that are nice to do but not required right now. Like scrolling social media.
Leisure Not Urgent
Priority Sort Challenge
Priority Cards
Use your group's cards to decide what comes first!
Things to Consider:
- Is there a deadline?
- What happens if I don't do this?
- How long will this take?
- Is this for health or school?
Reflection
"What is one thing you spend too much time on?"
"What is one task you often procrastinate on?"
Time is Yours
Take charge of your day starting tomorrow!
Be the Boss of Your Clock
Time Management Lesson Plan
Mastering Time Management
Lesson Plan • Middle School
45 Minutes
WHY THIS MATTERS
This lesson equips students with essential skills to manage academic responsibilities and personal activities, fostering a sense of responsibility and independence as they transition to more demanding school environments.
OBJECTIVE
Develop effective time management skills through scheduling and prioritization exercises.
MATERIALS
- Post-it notes
- Pens
- Time Management Worksheet
- Prioritization Cards
INSTRUCTIONAL STEPS
5
Introduction
Discuss the concept of time management and why it's important.
- What does "time management" mean to you?
- Share experiences with managing (or mismanaging) time.
15
Activity: Creating a Schedule
Guide students through the Time Management Worksheet.
- List daily activities (school, homework, chores, play).
- Estimate duration for each activity.
- Draft a simple schedule for a typical school day.
15
Activity: Prioritization Exercise
Use Prioritization Cards in small groups.
- Discuss and arrange cards in order of "Must Do" vs. "Want To Do."
- Discuss factors influencing decisions (deadlines, consequences, values).
5
Reflection & Discussion
- What did you learn about your own habits?
- How can you apply one new skill tomorrow?
5
Closure
Summarize key points and encourage home implementation.
Time Management Worksheet
Time Blueprint
Daily Schedule & Activity Planner
Name:
Date:
1
Activity Inventory
List everything you do on a typical school day. Be specific! Don't forget travel time, chores, and "screen time."
Activity / Task
Estimated Time (Mins)
2
Your Daily Blueprint
Map out your day from the moment you wake up. Try to balance your "Must Do" tasks with your "Want To Do" activities.
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
Prioritization Cards
Priority Sort Cards
Cut these out and rank them: Urgent vs. Important
Do Homework
Essential Task
Watch TV
Leisure Activity
Walk the Dog
Responsibility
Study for a Test
Critical Goal
Play Video Games
Leisure Activity
Help with Chores
Responsibility
Read a Book
Personal Growth
Exercise
Health & Wellness
Teacher's Note:
Print this sheet on cardstock for durability. Have students cut the cards out and arrange them in order of priority. Ask them to justify their choices using the "Big Rocks vs. Little Rocks" concept from the lesson.
