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Time Sense Builder: Task Time Estimation Worksheet
Do you—or your child—struggle to estimate how long tasks really take?
This Task Time Estimation Worksheet is a simple yet powerful tool that helps children, teens, and adults strengthen time awareness, planning, and organization skills—essential parts of healthy executive functioning.
Perfect for individuals with ADHD, autism, or executive function challenges, this activity provides structure and insight for anyone who wants to improve productivity, reduce stress, and follow through on daily routines with more ease and confidence.
How it works:
Many people underestimate or overestimate how long a task will take. This can lead to procrastination, stress, or feeling “behind” all the time.
The Task Time Estimation Worksheet helps you break that cycle by teaching you how to:
- Estimate how long a task will take.
- Track your actual time.
- Reflect on the difference—building awareness and realistic planning skills.
Over time, you’ll develop a clearer sense of how long things really take, leading to better decisions, smoother routines, and improved time management.
What’s Included:
- Pre-filled worksheet with sample tasks and times (PDF + digital fillable)
- Blank worksheet to personalize for your own routines or work habits
- Step-by-step instructions and practical tips for improving time awareness
Who It’s For:
- Parents and caregivers helping children or teens build independence and daily structure
- Adults and professionals who want to manage time more effectively and reduce overwhelm
- Therapists, coaches, and educators supporting clients or students in developing executive function skills
Use It To:
- Improve daily and weekly planning
- Prepare for school, homework, or work tasks
- Strengthen executive function skills
- Reduce time-related stress and frustration
- Build structure and consistency in everyday routines
Please note:
This resource is to be used for educational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of professional intervention or guidance.
Terms of Use: All documents are only for personal, noncommercial use and should be used only by the original purchaser. All documents, or anything (including but not limited to content, images etc.) within, may not be reused, reproduced, shared or displayed for public viewing. Failure to comply on any of these terms is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
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