Finish Strong Goal Sheet

Name: ________________________ Date: _______________________

1. Draw Your Finish Strong Goal

Use the space below to draw a picture of one thing you want to do or get better at before the school year ends.

2. Write Your Finish Strong Goal

Write one sentence that tells about your goal. Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a period.

Finish Strong Lesson Reflection Chat Activity

This quick think-pair-share activity helps students reflect on the meaning of “Finish Strong” and primes them for setting their own goals.

Time: 5 minutes

Materials:

• Chart Paper
• Markers

Instructions

1. Introduction (1 minute)
   
   • Gather students on the meeting carpet in front of a piece of chart paper titled “What Does Finish Strong Mean?”
   
   • Read the question aloud: “What does it mean to finish strong?”

2. Think (1 minute)
   
   • Ask students to close their eyes and quietly think of one thing they have done well this year or one way they might finish strong.

3. Pair (2 minutes)
   
   • Have students turn to a partner and share their thoughts. Encourage them to listen carefully and ask one quick question to their partner (e.g., “Why did you choose that?”).

4. Share (1 minute)
   
   • Invite 3–4 volunteers to share one idea with the whole class.

Follow-Up: As students share, jot their key words or phrases on the chart paper. Refer to these ideas later when students craft their personal Finish Strong goals on the Finish Strong Goal Sheet.

Finish Strong Exit Ticket

Name: ________________________ Date: _______________________

1. My Finish Strong goal is:
   
   
   
   

2. Tomorrow I will take this step to work toward my goal:
   
   
   
   

Class Finish Strong Poster

This project guides you through creating a vibrant, collaborative display of student Finish Strong goals.

Purpose

• Celebrate and showcase each student’s end-of-year goal
• Foster classroom unity and mutual encouragement
• Provide a daily visual reminder to work toward our goals

Materials

• Large chart paper or butcher paper (poster size)
• Markers (various colors)
• Tape or glue sticks
• Student Finish Strong Goal Sheet pages
• Decorative accents (stickers, borders, construction paper)

Prep (10 minutes)

1. Lay out the chart paper on a table or attach it to a bulletin board/wall space at student height.
2. Write the title “Finish Strong Goals” at the top in large, bold letters.
3. Draw simple borders or add color blocks to make it inviting.
4. Place markers, tape/glue, and decorative accents nearby.
5. Ensure each student’s completed Finish Strong Goal Sheet is ready for mounting.

Assembly Steps (5–10 minutes)

1. Invite students to come forward one at a time (or in small groups).
2. Show them how to apply tape or glue to the back of their goal sheet.
3. Have each student choose a spot on the poster and press their sheet firmly in place.
4. Encourage students to space out their sheets evenly and add small decorative stickers or drawings around their own sheet if desired.
5. As students work, prompt them to say the title of their goal aloud so classmates hear each other’s aspirations.

Display & Ongoing Use

• Place the poster where students pass by daily (near the door, by the reading nook, or above cubbies).
• Briefly revisit the poster each morning: ask a student volunteer to read one or two goals.
• Encourage classmates to notice and praise each other’s efforts as they see a peer working toward their goal.
• At the end of each week, celebrate progress by highlighting a few goals and asking students how they took steps toward them.

Tips

• Laminate the poster if you plan to reuse it or add more goals.
• Allow space at the bottom for “celebration stars” where students can add a star sticker when they make progress.
• Take a photo of the finished poster to share with families or include in an end-of-year slideshow.

Finish Strong! Teacher Script

Introduction (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Good morning, friends! Come join me on our meeting rug. Today we are going to talk about how to finish this school year strong—doing our very best all the way to the end!

Teacher: “First, I have a question for you: What does it mean to finish strong?
• Turn to your neighbor and whisper your idea for just 30 seconds.
• Ready? Go!”

Pause while students turn and talk.

Teacher: “Thank you! Let’s share some ideas. Who can tell me one thing they said? …”

Record responses on chart paper, e.g., “keep trying,” “be kind,” “finish my work.”

Teacher: “Great thinking! Finishing strong means keeping our effort up, being our best friends, and completing our work—all the way until the last day of school. Today, each of you will choose one special thing to work on before summer, and we’ll add it to our class poster!”

Reflection (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Now, let’s get our crayons. I want you to close your eyes for a moment and think: What is one thing you want to do or get better at before school ends? Maybe it’s reading more books, being extra kind, or finishing assignments on time.”

Give students about 10 seconds to think.

Teacher: “Okay, open your eyes! Hold your thought in your head. We’ll use that idea in just a minute.”

Goal Setting (10 minutes)

Teacher: “I am handing out a Finish Strong Goal Sheet now. Look at your sheet. We are going to do two things:

1. Draw a picture of your Finish Strong goal in the top box.
2. Write one sentence about your goal in the bottom box.

Let’s read the directions together: ‘Draw the goal you want to accomplish and write one sentence that tells all about it. Start with a capital letter and end with a period.’”

Teacher: “If you need help spelling words or forming letters, just raise your hand and I will come over. I can help you choose words, too!”

Circulate the room as students draw and write. Offer prompts: “Tell me about your picture,” “What word comes next?”

Sharing (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Time to share! Turn and face your partner. Take turns showing your drawing and reading your sentence. Remember to listen quietly and give a thumbs-up when your friend is done. You can ask one question like, ‘Why did you pick that goal?’”

After 2 minutes of sharing:

Teacher: “Let’s come back together. Who would like to share their goal with the whole class? Raise your hand!”

Invite 2–3 volunteers.

Teacher: “Thank you for sharing. I love hearing your goals!”

Create the Class Poster (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Now it’s time to make our Class Finish Strong Poster even more colorful. When I call your name, bring your goal sheet to our poster Class Finish Strong Poster. Use a piece of tape or a glue stick to stick it on. Choose a spot with space all around—so every goal shines!”

Call students one by one.

Teacher: “Look at all these wonderful goals! Our poster is going to remind us every day to keep going strong.”

Closing (Remaining Time)

Teacher: “Friends, I am so proud of you for choosing terrific goals and sharing them so bravely. Let’s end with our class cheer. When I say ‘Finish,’ you say ‘Strong!’ Finish!”
Students: “Strong!”
Teacher: “Finish!”
Students: “Strong!”

Teacher: “Fantastic! Remember to look at our poster each morning. Let’s help each other finish this year on a high note. You can do it!”

Smile and give a round of applause.