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Back-To-School Kickoff

Lesson Plan

Back-To-School Kickoff Lesson Plan

Students will reflect on their previous school year experiences and set specific, measurable goals for the upcoming year using a guided worksheet.

This lesson builds self-awareness, motivation, and optimism as students start the school year with clear personal and academic goals.

Audience

Whole School (All Grades)

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Guided reflection and goal-setting worksheet.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Welcome students back to school with enthusiasm.
  • Explain that they will reflect on last year and set goals for the new year.
  • Emphasize why reflection and goal setting support personal growth.

Step 2

Worksheet Activity

20 minutes

  • Distribute the Back-To-School Reflection Worksheet and writing tools.
  • Instruct students to complete the reflection section: highlights, challenges, and lessons learned from last year.
  • Guide students through the goal-setting section: academic, personal, and social goals—encourage specific, measurable targets.
  • Circulate to support students and answer questions.

Step 3

Closure

5 minutes

  • Invite 2–3 volunteers to share one goal they set.
  • Remind students to keep their worksheet accessible for future reflection.
  • Congratulate them on starting the year with clear intentions.
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Worksheet

Back-To-School Reflection Worksheet

Name: ____________________________ Date: _____________


Part 1: Reflecting on Last Year

  1. What were your top three highlights from last year?
    • Highlight 1: ____________________________
    • Highlight 2: ____________________________
    • Highlight 3: ____________________________





  2. What was your biggest challenge, and how did you handle it?
    _________________________________________________________________________





  3. What is one lesson you learned about yourself?
    _________________________________________________________________________










  4. What achievement are you most proud of?
    _________________________________________________________________________





Part 2: Setting Goals for the New Year

A. Academic Goal

  • My goal: ____________________________________________________________


  • Steps I will take to reach this goal:
    2. _________________________________________________________________

  • How I will track my progress: ________________________________________


B. Personal Goal

  • My goal: ____________________________________________________________


  • Steps I will take to reach this goal:
    2. _________________________________________________________________

  • How I will track my progress: ________________________________________


C. Social/Community Goal

  • My goal: ____________________________________________________________


  • Steps I will take to reach this goal:
    2. _________________________________________________________________

  • How I will track my progress: ________________________________________




Part 3: Motivation & Support

  1. What strengths or skills will help you achieve your goals?
    _________________________________________________________________________





  2. Who can support you along the way (family, friends, teacher, mentor)?
    _________________________________________________________________________





Keep this worksheet in a safe place and revisit it throughout the year to celebrate your progress and adjust your goals as needed!

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