Time Management Skills
Prioritizing Tasks
Time Management Tools
More Time Management Skills
True or False?
100
This skill allows us to rank our tasks from most important/most urgent to least important/least urgent, so that we are able to complete the most pressing items first.
Prioritizing
100
Which is more important?
Going to extra help in the morning
OR
Playing on your phone in the morning
Going to extra help will allow you to feel in control of your school work and maybe cut down the time it may take to study for your test/quiz
100
This is a tool that we use to keep track of items that we need to complete and check off the items we have completed. 
Checklist or To-Do list
100
This skill is used to create a plan (time blocks) for your time when you have a long-term project or goal.
Planning and Scheduling by writing it down and setting deadlines for yourself.
100
True or False? Being late to class doesn't matter so much if you are getting good grades.
False. Getting to classes on time is important, no matter what. It shows respect for your teacher and it is an overall good work ethic to have.
200
This skill is needed/used when we feel overwhelmed, are unable to do something ourselves, or when we are running out of time to complete a task.
Ask for help; Email the teacher and explain that you need more time, etc.
200
Which is more important?
Finishing up a level of a video game
OR
Going to a medical appointment
Going to a medical appointment.
Video games will always be there.
200
This is a tool that we use to see what day it is, what the date/month is, and to look at future dates and months.
Calendar
200
This skill is used when things aren't going as planned and you are feeling frustrated.
Be Flexible, Show Self-Control, and have Patience
200
True or False? People who manage their time wisely are able to get more done in less time.
True. A well managed schedule allows people to get the things they have to do completed on time, as well as making time for the things they want to do.
300
These skills are used to provide us with a clear direction of what we want to happen, and the will that it takes to get there.
Set a big goal and smaller ones to get there
300
Which is more important?
Taking a walk or playing outside
OR
Watching YouTube or scrolling TikTok
Exercise (playing outside or taking a walk) is more important for our mental and physical health than mindlessly watching YouTube or TikTok.
300
These tools can be used on electronic devices such as our phones, tablets, or computer.
Google Calendar
Remind App
Notes app
Etc.
300
This skill is used to ensure that you take care of your whole self. Your mind, body, and soul so you can continue to meet the demands of your schedule.
Practice Self-Care (sleep, meditate, relax doing your favorite activity, exercising, etc. )
300
True or False? If you cannot finish all of your homework, lie to your teacher and parents and tell them you did it but it is lost.
Falso. Lying creates mistrust in people. Taking responsibility for not finishing your work is more mature and your teachers and family will think that you are being mature.
400
This skill is used when we need to change our plans or adjust our schedules when the unexpected interrupts them.
Flexibility/Adaptability
400
Which should happen first?
Doing homework
OR
Watching a movie
Doing homework
This is actually a task that must take priority so you can learn from, get credit for, and it will be done so you can watch the movie in peace.
400
This tool helps us wake up on time, and can be used to remind us to do other things at specific times.
Alarms
400
This skill is used so you will be prepared, save time, and make things run more smoothly.
Use an organizational system that will ultimately save you time, and relive stress.
400
True or False? It is a good idea to write down in your agenda or calendar app all the things that you have to do each week.
True. It will help you stay organized and be able to get things done because you will see the things you have to do.
500
These skills are used to set limits for yourself and others to ensure that you don't take on too much, be taken advantage of, or otherwise misuse your time.
Use Self-Control
Learn to say No if you already have too many things going on
500
Which should happen first?
Packing your lunch for school
OR
going to the grocery store to buy the food
Grocery shopping. You'll have to have the groceries in the house before you will be able to make a lunch with them.
500
This is a tool that we can use to keep track of all our appointments (e.g., practice schedule, extra help time, doctor appointments, etc.)
Use of an agenda, personal planner, phone calendar, whiteboard calendar, Post-it notes, etc.
500
These skills can be used to cope with feelings in a positive manner. They are like "tools" that we use to manage our emotions.
Self-talk, adaptive Coping Skills, having a Growth Mindset, exercising Self-Control
500
True or False? Good time management means not having any free time.
False. Good time management means that you have a balance in your life between scheduling the things you have to do and making time for the things you want to do. You should ensure that your schedule allows for down time and fun time, in order to maintain balance in your life.