Lesson Plan

Time Tamer Lesson Plan

Students will categorize tasks into priority levels (Must Do, Should Do, Could Do) and use the [Time Tamer Planning Sheet](#time-tamer-planning-sheet) to create a balanced daily schedule, strengthening their planning and time management skills.

Time management skills help students feel organized, reduce stress, and improve academic success. Learning to prioritize tasks early empowers them to manage responsibilities effectively both in and out of school.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Time Management

5 minutes

Step 2

Teach the Priority Framework

5 minutes

Step 3

Task Sorting Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Create Your Daily Plan

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Share-Out

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Time Tamer: Juggle Your Tasks Like a Pro

Welcome students! Today we’re becoming Time Tamers—experts at planning and balancing our tasks. Introduce yourself and get them excited.

Learning Objectives

Read through each objective aloud and discuss why it matters. Emphasize how these skills reduce stress.

What Is Time Management?

Ask students: What does time management make you think of? Capture ideas on the board.

The Tamer Triangle: Priorities

Draw or display the Tamer Triangle visual. Explain each corner.

Example Tasks

Share the examples and invite volunteers to suggest additional tasks.

Task Sorting Activity

Explain roles and circulate to prompt pairs with guiding questions.

Create Your Daily Plan

Distribute the planning sheet and model filling in one example on the board.

Reflection & Share-Out

Invite two or three students to share their plans aloud.

Materials & Next Steps

Remind students where to find materials and encourage them to use these tools daily.

Lesson Plan

Time Tamer Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction to Time Management

Step 2

Teach the Priority Framework

Step 3

Task Sorting Activity

Step 4

Create Your Daily Plan

Step 5

Reflection and Share-Out

Slide Deck

Time Tamer: Juggle Your Tasks Like a Pro

Learning Objectives

What Is Time Management?

The Tamer Triangle: Priorities

Example Tasks

Task Sorting Activity

Create Your Daily Plan

Reflection & Share-Out

Materials & Next Steps

Worksheet

Activity

Cool Down

Time Tamer

Stephanie Helms