Dream Big: Setting Goals

Alexxy Lopez

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Dream Big: Setting Goals

Setting achievable goals

In this lesson, 1st-grade students will explore the concept of setting achievable goals through a story and a hands-on activity where they craft a 'Goal Ladder'. This lesson is important as it helps young students understand the importance of breaking down big dreams into smaller, manageable steps, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation.

Audience

1st Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Setting achievable goals

Materials

Storybook about goal-setting, Craft materials for 'Goal Ladder', Worksheet: Goal Ladder Steps, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion about dreams and goals.
Ask students what they want to be when they grow up and what goals they might have.

Step 2

Story Time

10 mins

Read a storybook that illustrates the concept of setting goals.
Pause at key moments to ask questions and engage students in the story.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

Use the provided discussion questions to talk about the story and the importance of setting goals.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and ideas.

Step 4

Craft Activity: Goal Ladder

15 mins

Provide students with craft materials to create their own 'Goal Ladder'.
Guide them to write a big dream at the top and break it down into smaller steps on each rung of the ladder.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Have students share their 'Goal Ladders' with the class.
Reinforce the idea of taking small steps to achieve big dreams.

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Worksheet

Goal Ladder Steps

This worksheet helps students break down their big dreams into smaller, achievable steps.

What is your big dream?

What is the first small step you can take towards your dream?

What is the next step after that?

Continue listing steps until you reach your big dream.

Discussion

Goal Setting Discussion

A discussion to help students understand the importance of setting goals and breaking them into smaller steps.

Why is it important to set goals?

Discuss how goals give us direction and motivation.

How can breaking a big goal into smaller steps help us?

Talk about how smaller steps make big goals more manageable and less overwhelming.

Can you think of a time when you set a goal and achieved it?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and reflect on the process.