How to Teach Time Management to Your Kids. This time of year, mothers of school-aged kids are either dreaming of long days at the beach or planning ahead for next year’s studies. If you are in the dreaming stage, bookmark this page and come back later for some valuable tips on teaching time managment to your kids. If you are in the planning stages, read on because studies show that one of the most important skills that successful students have is knowing how to manage their time. This is especially true for those with learning challenges like Dyslexia. Mastering time management takes time. It isn’t as easy as writing notes and due dates in a planner. Your kids will need to become familiar with different organizational tools (and which ones suit their learning style) as well as gain understanding about how much time they take to complete certain tasks. Know your values Begin teaching time management by establishing your family’s priorities. GodFamilySchoolWorkPlay Do less Avoid Procrastination Practice makes perfect Marianne Sunderland.