Lesson Plan

Time Management Toolkit

Students will learn to prioritize tasks using a four-quadrant matrix, practice quick decision-making with Priority Poker, and apply digital planning strategies by completing a weekly planner template.

Effective time management boosts productivity, reduces stress, and prepares students for academic and workplace success by teaching them to set priorities and use planning tools.

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Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Priority Poker Warm-up

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Time Management

10 minutes

Step 3

Main Activity: Prioritization Matrix & Digital Planning Demo

15 minutes

Step 4

Practice with Weekly Planner

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Exit Ticket

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Master Your Minutes

Welcome students and introduce the lesson. Explain that today’s focus is on mastering time management to improve productivity both in school and future workplaces.

Learning Objectives

Read aloud and clarify each learning objective. Emphasize the practical skills they will take away.

What Is Time Management?

Ask students for their own definitions before presenting this slide. Reinforce key phrases.

Common Time Management Challenges

Encourage students to share personal challenges. Note their responses on the board.

Introducing the Prioritization Matrix

Introduce the matrix concept and draw a blank version on the board for later use.

Prioritization Matrix Explained

Explain each quadrant with real-life examples. Invite students to brainstorm tasks for each section.

Overview of Digital Planning Tools

Highlight popular apps and ask if students have used any. Transition to the demo slide.

Live Demo: Digital Planning Steps

Guide students step-by-step. Pause after each step to let them follow along on their devices.

Practice: Weekly Planner

Distribute the [Weekly Planner Template](#weekly-planner-template-worksheet). Circulate and offer support.

Reflection & Exit Ticket

Ask students to submit responses on index cards or via the digital form. Use responses to inform follow-up.

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Worksheet

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Warm Up

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Time Mastery

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