Goal Setting Adventure

Jamie Ruble

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Goal Setting Adventure

Identify and set personal goals

In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of setting goals through a fun and engaging video, followed by a collaborative activity where they will create their own goals. This lesson is important as it helps young students understand the value of goal setting in achieving success, fostering a sense of responsibility and motivation.

Audience

K-2 Classroom Guidance

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Habits of a Good Student for Children, Video: The Good Learner Song, Video: Wellbeing For Children: Motivation, Video: Growth Mindset, Goal Setting Worksheet, Markers, and Post-it Notes

Step 1

Brain Builder

5 mins

Start with a simple stretching exercise to get students moving and focused.
Lead a quick breathing exercise: Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4.

Step 2

Introduction

5 mins

Greet the students and introduce the topic of goal setting.
Explain that setting goals helps us become better students and achieve what we want.

Step 3

Video Viewing (Kindergarten)

5 mins

Show the video The Good Learner Song.
Focus on simple habits like being on time and listening.

Step 4

Video Viewing (First Grade)

5 mins

Show the video Wellbeing For Children: Motivation.
Highlight habits like asking questions and doing homework.

Step 5

Video Viewing (Second Grade)

5 mins

Show the video Growth Mindset.
Discuss more complex habits like classroom decorum and respect.

Step 6

Discussion (Kindergarten)

5 mins

Discuss simple habits from the video.
Ask: What is one thing you can do to be a good student?

Step 7

Discussion (First Grade)

5 mins

Discuss habits and their importance.
Ask: How can these habits help you in school?

Step 8

Discussion (Second Grade)

5 mins

Discuss the importance of each habit.
Ask: How do these habits help us achieve our goals?

Step 9

Goal Setting Activity (Kindergarten)

10 mins

Provide each student with a Goal Setting Worksheet.
Help them draw a picture of their goal.

Step 10

Goal Setting Activity (First Grade)

10 mins

Provide each student with a Goal Setting Worksheet.
Guide them to write one simple goal and a step to achieve it.

Step 11

Goal Setting Activity (Second Grade)

10 mins

Provide each student with a Goal Setting Worksheet.
Encourage them to write a goal and list two steps to achieve it.

Step 12

Sharing and Reflection

5 mins

Have students share their goals with the class.
Reflect on how setting these goals can help them become better students.

Step 13

Closure

5 mins

Recap the importance of goal setting.
Encourage students to keep their goals in mind and work towards them every day.
Thank the students for their participation and enthusiasm.

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Discussion

Goal Setting Discussion

A discussion to help students reflect on the video and the importance of goal setting.

What habits did you see in the video?

Encourage students to recall specific habits mentioned, such as punctuality and respect.

Why are these habits important for being a good student?

Guide students to understand how these habits contribute to success in school.

How can setting goals help you in school?

Discuss how goals provide direction and motivation for students.

Worksheet

Goal Setting Worksheet

A worksheet to help students create and visualize their personal or academic goals.

What is one goal you want to achieve?

Think about something you want to get better at or learn.

What steps will you take to achieve this goal?

Consider small actions you can do every day.