Teaching Time Management

This is a fun mini lesson to use at the beginning of a time management unit- students are always surprised at how much time is "wasted" that could be put towards more meaningful activities. I suggest teaching time management after exploring personal values, as a student who values their Xbox over their education will see no problem with spending more time plugged into their TV then with their nose in a book. We can't change their values, and some may point out that we have little control over how they spend their time. However, we can combat this by researching the character traits of successful people, who do often value their education, and manage their time well.

*Next Step- Have students create a smart goal to improve their time management and illustrate their plan.