Lesson Plan

Juggling Priorities Guide

Students will learn to manage multiple tasks by physically juggling items and prioritizing responsibilities. They will practice shifting focus, staying organized, and reflecting on strategies for balancing tasks effectively.

Self-management is a key component of social-emotional learning. This lesson helps students build focus, adaptability, and prioritization skills by using a hands-on juggling game to mirror real-world multitasking challenges.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Guided Practice

5 minutes

Step 3

Independent Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection

2 minutes

Step 5

Assessment

1 minute

Slide Deck

Task Juggle Demo

Welcome the student and introduce the demo. Explain that we’ll build from one to three balls while drawing parallels to task management.

Mastering One Ball

Demonstrate a single toss and emphasize tracking the ball’s path.

Expanding to Two Balls

Show the two-ball pattern slowly, guiding the timing of the second toss just as the first peaks.

Challenge: Three Balls

Break the cascade into three steps: 2 balls in dominant hand, 1 in other. Coach timing and arcs.

Focus & Rhythm Tips

Highlight breathing, steady gaze, and slow practice to build muscle memory.

Connecting Juggling to Task Management

Summarize the connections and encourage reflection on how juggling strategies apply to daily tasks.