1. Time Management Strategies and Tools
Cheri Sclater, Teacher
Business and Computer Science

3. Activity #1 You have $86,400 to spend any way you wish
The only restrictions are you cannot bank any money
If you do not use any of the money you lose it

4. Activity #2
Write down 10 things you did at work yesterday.

5. Activity #2
Next, on a separate sheet of paper, jot down 5 topics you expect to discuss at your next appraisal/performance review

6. Activity#2
Look at the 2 lists and mark in some way on the first list all the things which have a direct link to the second list.

7. Today’s objectives are:
Discuss the common stresses for teens
Take control of homework
Time management strategies
Time management tools

8. Teens and Time Management – Not words heard together…
Teens do have good memories and can track recurring activities
Routines and Schedules
Teens who keep some form of written schedule (planner) are more likely to reach their goals
School, Family, Sports Schedules

9. Common stresses for teens:
Education
Tests (AP, IB, SAT, ACT)
GPA
Finals Week
Family
Expectations
Social Life
Friends
Relationships
Activities

10. Activity #3
Ace of Spades

11. Tips for managing Stress and Anxiety
Exercise
3 to 5 times per week for at least 30 minutes
Relax your muscles
Stretching
Hot bath
Deep breathing exercises
There are lots of methods – find one you are comfortable doing
Eat well and get plenty of sleep!
Talk about it

12. Take control of homework
So it doesn’t control your students
Create the area or space to study
Make a list of everything that needs to get done and note the deadlines.
Do the more difficult subjects\assignments first
Keep things in perspective by knowing the weight of assignments or tests
Make good use of Seminar time

13. Know when your productive time is:
Is your student a morning person or a night person?
You will be more efficient if you work when you’re at your best

14. Missed School Time Avoid undue stress by planning
Most teachers have an accessible on-line portal for their classes
Students should check the system before returning to school
Touch base with a friend

15. Where is the time going… Tick, Tock
Analyze how students are currently spending their time
Track for one week how they’re spending their time
Find the hidden time

16. Successful time management strategies for teens
Every night plan out the next day.
What time do I need to wake up?
Stick with what works – technology vs planner
Schedule fixed commitments then put in time to complete projects, study, and time for yourself, etc.
Set a timeframe for priorities

17. Successful time management strategies for teens
Have work with you, that way any extra time you might have during the day you can take advantage
After you arrive at class, quickly review notes and other information
Remember that “BIG” projects are lots of little projects
Break tasks down into doable chunks
Reward yourself and take breaks

18. Procrastination

19. Overcome procrastination
Once you’re given a due date on an assignment, count backwards from the due date to establish a start date
Keep stress to a minimum. Start early to avoid a frantic finish
Instead of making your goal to finish on time, make your goal to finish early
Remember the riddle, “How do you eat an elephant?” 
The answer: “A bite at a time.”

20. Time Management Tools Planner Google Calendar Time Management Apps
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