Time Management and Executive Functioning Skills (High School) Teacher Resource Pack

High School | Grades 9–12 (Ages 15–19)
Downloadable + Printable

Support high school students as they manage increasing academic demands and independence with the Time Management and Executive Functioning Skills Teacher Resource Pack, designed specifically for grades 9–12 (ages 15–19).

As students balance multiple classes, long-term projects, digital tools, extracurriculars, and future planning, strong executive functioning skills become essential. This teacher-ready resource pack provides structured, practical lessons that help students build time management, organization, focus, motivation, planning, and decision-making skills.

Each chapter includes a clear teacher lesson plan, student-facing activities, guided practice, and reflection opportunities. The pack is fully downloadable and printable, making it ideal for classrooms, advisory, homeschools, small groups, counseling settings, and out-of-school-time programs.

Skills Students Build (Grades 9–12)

Students strengthen essential executive functioning and self-management skills, including:

• Managing time, deadlines, and competing priorities

• Organizing materials, schedules, and digital workspaces

• Sustaining focus and managing cognitive load

• Initiating tasks and overcoming procrastination

• Planning multi-step projects and long-term assignments

• Building effective study habits

• Setting goals, tracking progress, and adjusting strategies

• Developing independence and readiness for life beyond school

Chapters Included

This high school teacher resource pack includes a complete instructional sequence:

• Pre-Assessment

• Chapter 1: Systems & Routines

• Chapter 2: Time Management

• Chapter 3: Focus & Cognitive Load

• Chapter 4: Motivation & Momentum

• Chapter 5: Study Skills

• Chapter 6: Goal-Setting & Planning

• Chapter 7: Financial Literacy

• Post-Assessment

• Additional Resources and extension tools

What’s Included

This printable teacher resource pack provides everything needed for effective high school instruction:

• Teacher lesson plans for every chapter

• Student-facing readings and guided activities

• Hands-on practice worksheets and real-world scenarios

• Pre- and post-assessments to measure student growth

• Reflection tools that support self-awareness and accountability

• Optional extensions for deeper learning and application

• Flexible pacing for whole-group, small-group, or individual use

Perfect For

This resource is ideal for:

• High school classrooms (Grades 9–12)

• Advisory and homeroom programs

• Study skills and academic support courses

• Counseling and SEL instruction

• Homeschool programs

• Small groups, tutoring, and intervention settings

• Out-of-school-time and afterschool programs

Why It Matters

High school students are expected to manage complex responsibilities with increasing independence. Without explicit instruction in executive functioning skills, many capable students struggle with organization, time management, motivation, and follow-through.

The Time Management and Executive Functioning Skills Teacher Resource Pack gives educators a clear, age-appropriate way to teach these essential skills—helping students build habits that support academic success, confidence, and long-term readiness for college, careers, and adult life.