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Goal Setting Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Goal Setting Adventure

Personal Goal Setting

This lesson introduces students to the concept of personal goal setting, helping them understand the importance of setting achievable goals and the steps to reach them. By engaging in a video, discussion, and hands-on activity, students will learn how to set and work towards their own personal goals. This lesson is crucial for developing self-motivation and planning skills, which are essential for academic and personal success.

Audience

Grades 3-5

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Trauma-Informed Teaching, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Wellbeing For Children: Motivation, Goal Setting Worksheet, Discussion Questions, Goal Setting Activity Instructions, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what goals are and why they are important.
  • Show the video Wellbeing For Children: Motivation to introduce the concept of motivation and goal setting.

Step 2

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to explore students' thoughts on goal setting.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences or goals they have set in the past.

Step 3

Goal Setting Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the Goal Setting Worksheet.
  • Guide students through setting a personal goal using the worksheet.
  • Encourage students to think about the steps they need to take to achieve their goal.

Step 4

Sharing and Reflection

5 mins

  • Allow students to share their goals with a partner or the class.
  • Discuss any challenges they might face and how they can overcome them.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Hand out the Exit Ticket for students to reflect on what they learned about goal setting.
  • Collect the exit tickets as students leave.
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Discussion

Goal Setting Discussion

A discussion to help students explore the concept of goal setting and its importance.

What is a goal you have set for yourself before?

Encourage students to think about both short-term and long-term goals they have set.







Why do you think setting goals is important?

Discuss how goals can help provide direction and motivation.







What steps can you take to achieve a goal?

Guide students to think about planning, taking action, and staying motivated.







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Worksheet

Goal Setting Worksheet

A worksheet to guide students in setting a personal goal and planning the steps to achieve it.

What is your personal goal?








List three steps you will take to achieve this goal.

Think about what actions you need to take.







What challenges might you face, and how will you overcome them?

Consider possible obstacles and solutions.







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Quiz

Goal Setting Exit Ticket

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