1. T ime ・ M anagement Group 8-08 Ryan Yeo – 3i1 Gabriel Goh – 3i1 Marcus Lim – 3i1

2. Beneficiary CDAC @ Yishun Children from lower-income Chinese families Ages: 10-12

3. Underlying Problem Given that children lack time management skills and thus feel more stressed from increasing amounts of school work and examinations, how might we improve their time management skills such that they are able to complete tasks on schedule and free up time for stress reduction?

4. Research Study shows that negative procrastination is common in Singaporeans Procrastination as a source of stress Singaporeans did not do anything about it

5. Research Free time for play has decreased by 25% over the past 15 years Stress and anxiety levels increased over this time period

6. What We Did April – May: Visiting various CDAC centres & needs analyses May : Discussions with CDAC centres and adjusting of plans June: Conducting sessions at CDAC @ Yishun

7. What We Did Various sessions with classes of 10 Focus on prioritization, organization, motivation Engaging and fun games

8. Preparations Communication (external partners) Cater to the needs & demands Identify UP Brainstorm activities

9. Adjustments Slightly different original proposal Concerns from the organization Take this into account Organization takes priority

10. Sample Slides

12. Time Table Format Fill in their daily schedule Separate format to plan out a schedule Encourage them to waste minimal time

14. Games we played (examples) Cardboard Race Priority Puzzles Word search

15. Word Search

16. Photos

18. Feedback Sessions were well-received Most students commented they learned something Plans with CDAC @ Yishun to continue in upcoming holidays and next year

19. Post-Session Reflections After every session, group meeting Discussion on how to improve for the next session Adapt to the different learning styles and personalities of children Used experiences positively

20. After-Activity Reflections

21. Reflections – Ryan Yeo Interactions with external organizations Interactions with different types of people Plans should be flexible

22. Reflections – Gabriel Goh Enriching and appealing lessons are important More patient and understanding towards others Relevance and making slides understandable for their level

23. Reflections – Marcus Lim Intellectual humility Broader perspectives Stay committed; stay focused Plan with the end in mind

24. Bibliography Peter Gray (2011). The Decline of Play and the Rise of Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents. Retrieved from http://www.journalofplay.org/sites/www.journalofplay.org/files/pdf- articles/3-4-article-gray-decline-of-play.pdf http://www.journalofplay.org/sites/www.journalofplay.org/files/pdf- articles/3-4-article-gray-decline-of-play.pdf Robert M Klassen, Rebecca P. Ang, Wan Har Chong, Lindsey L. Krawchuck, Vivien S. Huang, Isabella Y. F. Wong, Lay See Yeo (2010). Academic Procrastination in Two Settings: Motivation Correlates, Behavioral Patterns, and Negative Impact of Procrastination in Canada and Singapore. Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu/1230841/Academic_Procrastination_in_Two_ Settings_Motivation_Correlates_Behavioral_Patterns_and_Negative_Imp act_of_Procrastination_in_Canada_and_Singapore_ACADEMIC_PROCRAS TINATION http://www.academia.edu/1230841/Academic_Procrastination_in_Two_ Settings_Motivation_Correlates_Behavioral_Patterns_and_Negative_Imp act_of_Procrastination_in_Canada_and_Singapore_ACADEMIC_PROCRAS TINATION Seah Pei Kwang, Samuel Tang (29 May 2011). Singapore Youth Resilience Survey: Examining the Stressors, Risks and Resilience of Young People. Retrieved from http://www.beyondresearch.sg/SYRS_final%20report_.pdfhttp://www.beyondresearch.sg/SYRS_final%20report_.pdf

25. Thank you!