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Mastering Time Management: A Journey to Growth for the Sixth Grade

April 1, 2025

To further enhance students' Core Moral Education (CME), which targets the learning and living characteristics of sixth-grade students, teachers have meticulously planned and implemented a series of moral education courses and activities centered around the theme of "time management." The aim of these activities is to help students better understand the value of time and master effective time management skills, thereby promoting their overall personal development.


The students’ key activity consists of five steps: listing tasks, setting priorities, breaking down tasks, creating schedules, and eliminating distractions such as electronic devices. The learning process spans four weeks, with a specific theme each week. For instance, the first week introduced the importance of time management and taught how to list tasks; the second week focused on "avoiding multitasking," explaining the use of tools like "time boxing." Subsequent weeks emphasized cultivating organizational skills and habit formation. During morning assembly classes, teachers elaborately introduced these methods and encouraged students to try applying them in their daily lives.


Moreover, "time boxing" was incorporated into homework packages, enabling students to practice at home and consolidate what they learned in class. Simultaneously, two rounds of self-assessment activities on time management were specially organized by the school, allowing students to test their learning outcomes. Students were also encouraged to create posters sharing their insights and record videos showcasing their growth and experiences in time management. Each sixth-grade class utilized morning assembly sessions for students to share practical experiences, including discussing difficulties and challenges they had encountered. This interactive approach not only increased student engagement but also allowed them to learn more practical skills from each other's experiences.


Parents actively participated in this event as well, providing helpful comments through feedback forms and sharing their own views and feelings. One parent commented, "Since my child joined this time management project, we've noticed a significant improvement in efficiency at home – they’re no longer procrastinating on homework, and are actively scheduling time for reading and other hobbies." Another parent added, "Such activities are highly meaningful; they not only teach children how to allocate time reasonably but also enhance their sense of discipline and responsibility. We hope the school can organize similar activities more often."


As the climax and perfect conclusion to this event, an award ceremony was held during Friday's grade-wide assembly, where two "Time Management Stars" were selected from each class. This recognition not only acknowledged the efforts of the winning students but also established a good example for others, inspiring everyone to pay more attention to effective time management in their future studies and lives. Yoyo from Class 6-6 and Emily from Class 6-9, who spoke at the assembly as representatives of all the recognized “stars,” expressed that they had learned through the activities how to efficiently plan each day, which not only helped them better accomplish their academic tasks but also allowed them more time to pursue their hobbies and interests. They thanked the teachers for their guidance and classmates for their support; moreover, they expressed a desire to continue improving their time management skills and to achieve progress together with their peers.


Through this rich and diverse thematic activity, sixth-grade students not only mastered practical time management skills but, more importantly, they also developed greater self-discipline and a positive attitude. These invaluable skills and qualities will accompany them as they continue a fulfilling and meaningful learning journey, laying a solid foundation for their future development.





Below is the list of students from each class who received the title of "Time Management Star":


6（1）  Clarke，Catherine Ng

6（2）  Elaine，Angelina

6（3）  Julianna，Jason

6（4）  Liam，Amelia

6（5）  Chelsea，Julien

6（6）  Yoyo，Adrian

6（7）  Vincent，Qing

6（8）  Anna，Erin

6（9）  Emily，Michelle

6（10）  Kate，Ethan

6（11）  Ella，Vicky

6（12）  Ceci，Geoffrey


Written by Chen Xu

Proofread by Chad Higgenbottom

Pictures by Six Grade Teachers

Reviewed by Wenyi Wu, Chenli Shen, Cong Luo