Greet students and introduce the lesson objective: “Today we’re going to Master Your Minutes by learning three time-management strategies: prioritization, planning, and time blocking. By the end, you’ll have tools to balance homework, activities, and free time.” Point out how these skills help reduce stress and boost grades.
Why Time Management Matters
Explain why time management matters for everyone. Ask: “Who here has ever felt overwhelmed by too many assignments or activities?” Guide a quick share.
Strategy 1: Prioritization
Define prioritization. Walk through the example: homework due tomorrow vs. club meeting. Ask students to name one thing they’d tackle first and why.
Introduce planning. Show how a weekly calendar helps. Display a mock calendar with blocks for study, sports, and rest. Ask: “What could go wrong without a plan?”
Strategy 3: Time Blocking
Explain time blocking. Sketch a sample daily schedule chart on the board. Emphasize focusing on one task at a time and avoiding multitasking.
Prompt students to reflect individually then share with a partner: “Describe a time you felt rushed or forgot something important. Which strategy could have helped?”
Guided Practice: Weekly Plan
Distribute the [Master Your Minutes Worksheet](#master-your-minutes-worksheet). Guide students through completing a weekly plan and prioritization chart. Circulate to support students with accommodations.
Group Activity: Time Blocking
Form small groups and hand out the [Master Your Minutes Activity](#master-your-minutes-activity). Each group creates a detailed one-day schedule using time blocks. Remind them to include schoolwork, chores, and free time.
Hand out the [Master Your Minutes Cool Down](#master-your-minutes-cool-down) reflection sheet. Encourage honest responses about strategy and challenge.
Distribute the [Master Your Minutes Quiz](#master-your-minutes-quiz). Monitor quietly and provide accommodations as needed. Review answers immediately and clarify misunderstandings.
Summarize the three strategies and encourage daily use. Remind students where to find their worksheets and calendars. End on a motivational note: “You’ve got this—now go Master Your Minutes!”
