How to Plan Your Weekly Schedule

Learn how to organize your week, balance schoolwork with fun, and stay on top of your goals with a simple weekly planner.

1. Gather your must-dos. Ask a grown-up to help you look at your calendar. Write down all the things you absolutely have to do this week, like school projects, sports practice, music lessons, and family events.
2. Map out your week. Use your ruler to draw a grid on your paper with columns for each day of the week. Write the fixed events you found in Step 1 into their time slots first.
3. Add your free time. Now, look for the empty spots. Choose times for your hobbies, playing outside, or just relaxing. Making time for fun is just as important as finishing your chores.
4. Review with a grown-up. Show your plan to a parent or guardian. Ask them if you missed anything important or if you need to adjust any of the times you picked.