Lesson Plan
Dream Big, Plan Smart Lesson Plan
Students will learn to set motivating, achievable goals using the SMART framework and create a step-by-step plan to reach one personal or academic goal.
Teaching goal-setting builds self-regulation and growth mindset, empowering 8th graders to take ownership of their learning and future success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Brainstorm Goals
5 minutes
Step 3
Teach SMART Framework
7 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Share
3 minutes
Step 6
Closing & Next Steps
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Dream Big, Plan Smart
What Is a Goal?
Brainstorm Your Goal
Introducing SMART Goals
Worksheet Activity
Reflection & Next Steps
Worksheet
Activity
Worksheet
